**"They Didn't Die in Vain" - Gold Star Families to Iraq---Report By Syncro**

MoveAmericaForward/Phenomonological Institute ^ | March 11, 2006 | Dr. Zoo

[Syncro]

This was a very successful event, completely sold out.

A very nice restaurant in San Franscisco.

The owner donated his establishment and all the food so all the money paid by the participants goes to sending Gold Star Families to Iraq.

Not only will it be a great experience for the Families to see all the accomplishments made in Iraq for themselves but it will be a great morale boost for Troops still in Iraq to see the support they have from the parents of their fallen fellow servicemen and women.

A stark contrast to Cindy Sheehan who has no respect for our Troops or Country or even the memory of her brave son who gave his life to liberate Iraq and keep us here in America safe from terrorism.

[Syncro]

The owner of Fior d'Italia...America's oldest Italian restaurant, with Melanie Morgan from Move America Forward and KSFO radio.


(That's Officer Vic hiding behind Melanie. They co-hosted the event.)

Melanie Morgan with one of the guests. Florine from Pacific Grove.



Several Gold Star Parents attended and some of them spoke.





Mel, Vic and Deborah Johns with some of the Gold Star Parents.

[motormouth]

I think its great. God Bless those parents that are participating... IMO, they can be the driving force that makes Sheehan shut her hole. I consider them hero's alongside thier loved ones that have sacrificed their lives to protect us.

MM

[rlmorel]

PING FOR LATER CONTRIBUTION! Thanks for posting this...:)

[motormouth]

Credit for posting goes to Syncro... I was just giving my two cents! :o)

MM

[Enterprise]

Thanks Syncro!

[freepersup]

Righteous bump

[zip]

A very nice restaurant in San Franscisco.

We will definitely visit it this summer while on vacation. They deserve our support.

[onedoug]

The value of their deaths will always be a function of how we view and meet the future.

[Albion Wilde]

Thanks, Syncro. Ping, WR regulars...

[W04Man]

I want to make a contribution. BUT, I want it only to go towards the trip to Iraq. The link for donations does not indicate that this form is for the Gold Star Mom's trip to Iraq. The form should have a check box or a comments section, or some way to make sure the donation is designated for that event. I'm not against the other Move America Forward events, or activities, but it is just that I want to make a specific donation, NOT a general one. HELP!

friendly suggestion, not a flame:
P.S. The pictures on this page are too large (in kilobytes). I have cable connection and it I see the load bar going pretty slow. Suggest you downsize the images a little.

[ErnBatavia]

San Remo Hotel....that's not that place with the famous Sunday morning Ramos Gin Fizz is it?

There's something about that picture, maybe the windows, that reminded me...

[trooprally]

Thanks for the ping

I hope their trip is safe. Wonder if any MSM will accompany them. Even if they don't, I am sure the troops will appreciate the visit.

[Mr] T

[CounterCounterCulture]

Thanks, Syncro.

T'was a great event for a worthy cause. KG0-7 showed a little bit of the event on their newscast last night (caught a glimpse of myself and many fine folks at our table).

[Syncro]

Hay that's grate they showed some footage of the event on Channel 7.

You mean this table?

Melanie Morgan was bugging me all night to get her picture taken with you. I finally took one just to get her off my back.

Sorry about the quality of the picture. I couldn't get them to black out the window behind the two of you.

Other shots of the dinner:

[Syncro]

Thanks for dropping by guys.

Deborah Johns and a Gold Star Mother


Deborah Johns

Deborah Johns is one of the nicest women I have ever met. She is doing a phenomonal job speaking out for our Military and their mission. Her son is a Marine who has reenlisted and is deploying (back) to Iraq in a couple of weeks.

[Just A Nobody]

Thanks for the ping AW! Mark for later!

[Taxman]

Taxman Bravo Zulu!

Hope all is well with you and yours!

[Taxman]

Thanks for the ping -- magnificient event supporting a most worthy cause!

[CounterCounterCulture]

Melanie Morgan was bugging me all night to get her picture taken with you. I finally took one just to get her off my back.

Indeed. She was relentless. :-)

[TAdams8591]

This is a wonderful event and Melanie Morgan looks great!

[Syncro]

Thanks for stopping by the thread!

C³ I could swear that Officer Vic and Melanie Morgan are two different people, but why does he reflect her image in the mirror behind him?

Weird...

[Syncro]

I fixed the images. I thought they were a tad large also. I have started taking my pictures in a larger file to get better pictures and have finally figured out how to downsize them considerably.

I'll find out for you how to make a donation that goes only to and directly to the fund to send the GSF's to Iraq. May take a couple of days to get a response but I will do it.

This man's name is John and he is a Marine. He also works for Move America Forward and he helped me get my ticket a couple of days before the event.

[fatima]

Nice Syncro.

[chesty_puller]

Good work Synky.....you strange old fool.

[Syncro]

Its excellent food.

The owner got the mic and told us what was for dinner:

Dead fish

Dead chicken

and

Dead cow

He is indeed a live wire...lol

If you wanna when you come out this way FR mail me we can meet for dinner.

[Guenevere]

bttt

[Enterprise]

I think that is an Art Bell moment. Look around carefully and see if there are any spheres floating in the area. Also, check the eyes of the people present, and see if they occasionally double click. Sometimes, the Quartiiks can't help it.

[zip]

Great fund raiser. After seeing this, my donation seemed small but I guess every little bit helps.

[Syncro]

Hi Wilde Albion nice to see pings from my east coast friends.

JustANo...ok sorry I didn't sign your card! I was ...er... busy. LOL

But anyway congratulations on your award!

Now I guess you gots to come out here for an event to break your record...

:>)

I thought I would do one picture with an artistic theme...

[3D-JOY]

AW, thanks for the ping...this is an interesting event and a good story of people helping each other!

3D-JOY

[Syncro]

Lots of times it is the small amounts that put a fund raiser over the top. It all counts. Thanks.

Ossifer Vic and Melanie Morgan.





Sal Russo is the Mucky-muck that runs the PR firm that MAF uses for their promotions, etc.

(Note to self: Don't EVER let him pick out hotels...)

[concretebob]

BUMP for a great post and excellent news.

Thanks for the PING AW

[concretebob]

She ALWAYS looks GREAT!!!!

[Syncro]

Har! How ya doin' ya old codger? LOL

Strange and old, 2 out of three ain't bad. I get my Desperate Housewife fix from TV now, it's on in less that an hour...

Gheeze where's that blonde going in such a hurry?

[Albion Wilde]

Very artistic photo -- thanks for showcasing this event!

[Just A Nobody]

Thanks Syncro! I am honored that you even "thought" about signing my card. LOL!

I have no problem coming out there. Have been thinking about it, as a matter of fact. I'll let you know when/if it pans out. ;*)

I would like to donate to the trip, but feel like W04Man. For THIS particular cause, I would like to be sure it goes for this trip. Would you please ping me when you get that info?

Do you have a list of the Gold Star parents going?

[Kelly_2000]

God bless every hero fallen in battle for this noblest of causes

Sempre fi to any marines in the thread (from my husband that one :-)

[\/\/ayne]

Two Arizona Gold Star dads counter-protest moonbats:

[Syncro]

God Bless Them!

[Syncro]

The bottom link in the article takes donations that go 100% directly to the fund to send Gold Star Families to Iraq. Repeated Here:

If you cannot attend the Gold Star Families Fundraiser in San Francicso, Please support our effort with as generous of a financial contribution as you can afford - CLICK HERE

I don't have a list of the Gold Star Parents that are going yet. Melanie tells me it will be available soon. I'll keep you posted, JustA No.

[lentulusgracchus]

Thanks for the post and the info, Syncro.

A very stark contrast, indeed, to the moonbats.

[Just A Nobody]

Thanks Syncro!

BUMP

[syriacus]

Great pictures of a worthwhile event! Thanks for providing the opportunity for us to make a contribution to the project.
Pre-War containment of Saddam did not work. Perhaps fewer Americans would have lost their lives if the French and Germans had helped give Saddam his just desserts.