Posted on 08/10/2006 2:44:30 AM PDT by Sergeant Tim
The Freedom Alliance is a 501(c)3 educational and charitable organization founded by USMC Lieutenant Colonel (ret) Oliver North. It has raised over 7 million dollars since its inception in 1990. A primary mission of the foundation is to provide scholarships for the children of service members who are killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty, or currently classified as POW or MIA. The recipients to date include sons and daughters of those killed (or POW/MIA) during the Vietnam War, the 2000 attack upon the USS Cole, the 9/11 attack upon the Pentagon, and during the Greater War on Terror. We will work to "keep America strong, keep America prosperous, and keep America free," said North upon the founding of Freedom Alliance.
…and the crowds jumped to their feet as the first chords of God Bless the U.S.A..
Altogether, more than 35,000 people came to the concerts and it was a privilege to attend them in support of...
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Great! Thanks for posting!
I was not there, but I contributed.
What leftist who "supports the troops" has ever put together an event like this?
I was at New Jersey.....and I can tell you there is nothing like it.
Talk about bringing it on for the Troops and America...
If you have never been, make a point to go...no better thing to see and be involved in!!!
God Bless Our Troops and America!
Most of you likely remember Joshua Sparling. Kirby Wilbur (a conservative Seattle talk show host) flew Joshua and his father out to San Diego, where they had back-stage passes to the Freedom event. Joshua spent a lot of time with Ann Coulter, and he even has a date with her the next time she's in D.C. :-)
Every male Freeper's dream! :)
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Hannity Freedom Concert ping!
I was also there at New Jersey, cannot wait till next year..
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