My dearest family in Christ,

this day is a time of reflection for many people. For me it is a time to remember my father, a WWII veteran, his outlook on life, and the man he was to me. I never fully appreciated his sacrifice and service until serving in the military myself. I used to listen as he regaled me with his personal witness and accounts of the tragedies and triumphs he experienced and those historical moments he recalled. The events that unfolded in each narrative often chilled and puncture my very being. It was those bittersweet moments with his fellow soldiers and the circumstances that surrounded them that always gained the focus of each story - especially the very personal interactions and unifying beliefs they shared. They were truly reflective of an event and the people involved that shook the world and forever changed the course of history on an immense scale.  It is to him, his memory, and the many just like him who gave their all, that I dedicate this particular day.  From our very foundation as a nation, it has always been the people who made change possible and it is the veteran who, to me, embodies the true benchmark of American ideology and purpose. I stand in awe of their achievements and the legacy of freedom they carved out for our posterity.  God bless them, their heritage, and the country conceived and dedicated through them.  Thier selfless dedication and honor gave the world a nation unlike any before, and one that is still a shining light for the downtrodden and huddled masses.  God bless our nation and the providential accomplishments that were, and still are, guided by God.

The Honorable Congressman Smith                         4 June 2013

The Honorable Senator Smith

The Honorable Senator Cruz

Gentlemen,

There have been all kinds of accusations that Veterans who speak out against the injustices our current administration forces on Americans are simply crazed, PTSD'd conspiracy theorists....  This administration has been the champion of those accusations, even in your own Senate - it was Diane Feinstein claiming all Military Veterans had PTSD and should not have the ability to own a weapon.

I submit to you that on 7 April 2009 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a document to all Law Enforcement agencies in the United States, document IA-0257-09, titled; "Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment".
You can get your own copy here: http://www.fas.org/irp/eprint/rightwing.pdf

Congressman Smith wrote a letter to Janet Napolitano - and she apologized to Veterans.... yet Congress failed to demand this document be immediately revoked. It stands today as this administration's flag effort in conspiracy and the "legal" (sic) means they are utilizing.

I submit to you that the Department of Veterans Affairs has been removing the 2nd Amendment rights of Veterans at an alarming rate - without due process of Law - and reports have the number now at greater than 160,000 Veterans who have lost their rights. Veterans are fighting this unlawful action in Court... but that means they must expend monies they do not have - to fight an illegal  government action they should not have to fight in the first place!

I submit to you there is a government program called "Operation Vigilant Eagle" that profiles Veterans as terrorists, gives this administration a "legal" cover  - as this administration is the author of this program...... DHS document IA-0257-09 is their basis and focus.

Why, under Congressional testimony, do you think the FBI told Congress they were not looking for these Islamic individuals who bombed Boston? Their focus was on us.... not them.

And Gentlemen - the last time I heard.... "profiling" was illegal.

So I have a question for you. I really do not need an answer - what I want to see is action;

When, exactly, does this scenario go from being a theory of conspiracy - to a bona-fide, recognized conspiracy? How does Congress figure that out?

It seems to me - and a few million others - you have all the information and evidence you could possibly want and require. This administration was the provider.... and it's all lying openly in front of you for review.

When Sir's, are you going to connect the dots and realize this administration is determined to remove and silence every Veteran they can, every Veteran who speaks out against the corruption, abuse of power and illegal acts this administration does? Claiming they are a terrorist...

When are you going to realize this is not a "conspiracy theory" but a very real conspiracy - one perpetrated by our own government... that same government I spent 26 years of my life serving as a Soldier.

When are you going to act and remove this administration in its entirety? This is not a partisan action... this is an issue that involves Veterans of all political affiliation and should be treated as such! This is a Constitutional issue and the rights granted every American - not just Veterans. If this administration is allow to continue their path, the next ones will certainly be Christians. There is already proof that is the direction they are headed.

And a sidebar; at some point Congress will be deemed irrelevant and you too will be removed. I pray you act before that happens.

Respectfully,

SFC (retired) Aubrey Mason

San Antonio, Texas

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Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott

The Honorable Congressman Stockman

The Honorable Senator Paul

I am a proud American who honorably served his country unselfishly for twenty years as a Marine Corps Mustang Officer, like many before and after me. 

I am also proud to say that I come from a long line of Veterans: my two eldest sons honorably served their country as Marines. My eldest son participated in the first Gulf War as a Marine and Iraqi Freedom as a weekend warrior with the Air National Guard, which he continues to be a member of, along with being a full-time Combat Air Traffic Control Instructor. Four out of my six male siblings honorably served their country and my father was a WWII Veteran who survived the Battle of the Bulge, but lost the battle with his severe PTSD symptoms/condition at the young age of fifty-nine. I served my tenure in the Marine Corps during the entire Vietnam War and lost many a friend during that war that fought and made the ultimate sacrifice to uphold and defend those freedoms that are provided us under our “Constitution” and “Bill of Rights”, which sadly too many Americans take for granted. 

I have to admit that I tend to get extremely concerned when I see politicians and others, regardless of their political affiliation, sex, race, color (in the Marine Corps we were all green), creed, ethnic/national origin or religion, doing things and/or taking actions that I see as a threat to: 1) those freedoms and/or rights provided each of us under our “Constitution” and “Bill of Rights”; and 2) the safety, security or welfare of our Veterans, active duty members and their dependents and/or survivors. 

We Americans, all of us, owe a debt to the American who came before us, and by their military service, in which all gave some and some gave all, preserved freedom for us. We repay that debt to those Americans who came before us by our willingness serve and sacrifice as they did to preserve freedom for those Americans who will come after us. 

May God bless and keep each and every American that has made the ultimate sacrifice for this great country of ours.

May God also bless and keep all our veterans and active duty members and their families on this day and always.

And may Americans never cease to remember them, and their sacrifice, for our freedom. 

REMEMBERING THOSE WHO DIED THAT WE MIGHT BE FREE:

American Wars Killed In Action

Revolutionary War .............. 25,324

War of 1812 .......................... 2,260

Mexican American War ..... 13,283

Civil War ............................... 650,000

Spanish American War ....... 7,166

World War I ......................... 116,708

World War II ....................... 408,306

Korean War ......................... 54,246

Vietnam War ....................... 58,223

Persian Gulf War ................ 363

(Desert Storm)Operation Iraqi Freedom .. 4,421

Op. Enduring Freedom ...... 2,000 (+) (Afghanistan)

All Other Conflicts sincethe Revolutionary War ....... 8,330

Islamist jihadist terrorism . 3,336(9-11-2001)

Operation New Dawn ......... 66

TOTAL: ………….1,354,031 (+ or -) [plus 88,000 MIA]

THE SOLDIER:

It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to fair trial. It is the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves under the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag.

God Bless Us All-God Bless The USA!

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Semper Fi!

Jake Martinez

Captain-USMC-Retired

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Veteran Defenders of America

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PRESS RELEASE

Vets are Mobilizing to Face Radical Islam

Brigitte Gabriel

American Veterans are getting mobilized nationwide through Veteran Defenders of America (VDA) to face the threat of the rise of radical Islamic terrorists in the homeland. ACT! for America, the nation’s largest national security organization with 80,000 members and 380 chapters nationwide, is launching Veteran Defenders of America and organizing the Veterans. The combined forces will provide organizational and strategic synergy that will optimize the effectiveness of patriotic Americans protecting their community.

CALL SANDY NOW at 516-735-5468 or e-mail Sandy to schedule interviews with Brigitte Gabriel and Maj. Gen. Paul Vallely (sandy@mystic-art.com)

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MG Paul E. Vallely

Brigitte Gabriel, President of ACT! for America, and Major General Paul Vallely (U.S. Army, ret.), head of Stand Up America have teamed up together to speak to the media about this venture.

“There are 18 million veterans in the United States all highly trained in many areas,” says Brigitte Gabriel. “This training came at a high cost to the taxpayers and we have heard loud and clear from veterans that they still want to put this training to good use in the volunteer service to their country.”

With the arrest of over 50 home grown Islamic terrorists in the last 12 months plotting to kill Americans and commit terrorist attacks on American soil, it has become clear that concerned Americans must be the eyes and ears in their community, working with first responders to protect their community.

Veterans have training, skills and experience that uniquely enable them to respond to our government’s message that encourages family and community preparedness, citizen awareness and service to our families and our communities. From detecting suspicious activity prior to a crisis to helping with emergency management should a crisis occur, America’s veterans are being actively mobilized nationwide.

“I meet veterans everywhere who are concerned about threats to our security and our cherished liberties, especially the threat of radical Islam,” says Major General Paul Vallely. “As veterans, we swore an oath to defend our nation, and Veteran Defenders of America is going to give veterans a new vehicle to be the eyes and ears of freedom. I am proud to join hands with my good friend and fellow patriot, Brigitte Gabriel, in this exciting new venture!”

“Veterans are my heroes,” proclaims Ms. Gabriel. “I lost the country of my birth to radical Islam, so like our veterans, I know freedom isn’t free. I am honored to be partnering with General Vallely in this clarion call to veterans – America needs you!”

They Must Be Stopped by Brigitte Gabriel