June 16 2010
11:30 AM
Missing Vehicle Report
Portsmouth Va Naval Hospital

Missing Vehicle

KIA Sportage, dark gray.
Registered to Mike Blankenship...Property of Mrs Mary Blankenship
Suffolk Va
Vehicle has reported missing at 11:30 AM , Recovered after a hours search.

Reports were received from Mike Blankenship, reported, unconfirmed, Gathering of Eagles Grand Dragon, that his wife's KIA Sportage Van, dark gray in color, could not be found in the five level parking deck and he assumed it had returned to die in its native North Korea. After 25 laps on foot around the five level parking deck in 90+ degree heat Mr Blankenship requested assistance from security forces from Fort Samek NC. Mr Blankenship was then,with great effort, folded and placed into the rear seat of the Mustang to assist in the search for the vehicle.

Due to the heat induced confusion Mr Blankenship spotted four Honda..two Buick's, and a red VW Bug he thought matched the description of the vehicle. Alcohol abuse may have been a factor in his failure to determined red from dark gray, and the fact two of the Honda vehicles were pick up trucks.

As the Korean made KIA has no vehicle panic alarm device included to help find the missing vehicle the search required 250 laps around the parking deck to locate the missing vehicle. The good news is the Mustang averaged 28,7 MPG. The bad news is the screams from Mr Blankenship that he could no longer feel his toes due to the lack of leg room in the rear area of the Mustang only added to the confusion.

During the recovery efforts Mr Blankenship sobered up and spotted the vehicle when he saw the beer cans piled up to the rear window. Mrs Blankenship has called off the mob hit on Mr Blankenship and no warrants for the arrest of Mr Blankenship were requested by Mrs Blankenship, as she said Mike had suffered minor brain damage as a result of diving into their empty swimming pool to save a drowning can of Old English beer.

All is well that ends well and Mrs Blankenship stated Mr Blankenship would be allowed to drive her vehicle again "When Hell Freezes Over" and Mr Blankenship would be required to wear a helmet in the pool in the future. Mr Blankenship removed a five gallon gas can and hose from his vehicle and replaced the gas consumed during the recovery efforts.

Let us all pray Mr Blankenship will no longer purchase vehicles made in North Korea from Old English beer cans.

PS
Twelve laptops were recovered from the trunk of Mr Blankenship's vehicle and presented to our Marine and Navy Wounded Warriors.

George Samek..Esq.
Certified NC Bull Shipper
The Man,The Myth,The Legion

Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning,
Satan shudders and says
"EVERYONE,QUIET,HE'S AWAKE !.

SWAMPFEST 2010 HOLDS BENEFIT CONCERT FOR FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS OUTREACH (“FSO”) TO HELP SEND MONTHLY “WE CARE” PACKAGES TO OUR TROOPS!

Holden Beach, NC – Red, White and Blue! Rocking this Memorial Day Weekend for the TROOPS at Cedar Landing Marina, Holden Beach, NC!!! The flags will be flying high as SWAMPFEST 2010 hosts a 2 day Benefit Concert to benefit Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Inc. (“FSO”) in their mission of sending out monthly “we care” packages to our troops overseas!

This FREE two day “family friendly” event, is hosted by North Carolina’s very own, SwampDaWamp www.swampdawamp.info and will kick off at noon on May 29th and on May 30th, till whenever?????
Swampfest 2010 will include a host of vendors, bands, great bbq food and beverages, along with children’s activities!

This Memorial Day Weekend, as many people are out having a good time, we can’t forget about those who have served and continue to serve our country, many of them putting their lives in harms way right now for all of us! We are able to enjoy going to the beach, fish and attend concerts this Memorial Day because of our Military Personnel. So, what a way to give back….Join us at Cedar Landing Marina and help FSO continue their mission that begin in 2003, in sending monthly “we care” packages to our troops serving overseas, covering ALL world theaters!

“We are not only so excited and Blessed to be the recipient of such an amazing National Recording Artist Event, but to be in a state where so many of our recipients are from…….thanks to SwampDaWamp and everyone involved with Swampfest 2010, we look forward to bringing awareness to Holden Beach about our mission of sending “a little bit of home” to assure that our U.S. Servicemen and Servicewomen are not forgotten.” Says Lynelle Chauncey Zelnar, Executive Director and Founder of FSO.

For more information about Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, a national 501(c)(3) charitable organization registered with the State of Florida and the State of Georgia please log on to www.forgottensoldiers.org or call 561-369-2933.

For More information about this event or SwampDaWamp, please visit their website at www.swampdawamp.info or call 704-648-1855.

Albert Snyder, of York Pa. lost his son.

Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder, killed in Iraq, was buried in 2006.
There was a massive turnout for the funeral.

Also present was the Phelps family of Topeka, Kansas: the infamous Westboro Baptist Church. In case you're not familiar with the Phelps, they travel the nation looking for military funerals at which they can protest.
While families mourn the loss of sons and daughters who gave life for their country, they have to bear the scorn and disrespect of the Westboro Baptists.

Have you had to lay to rest a loved one? Imagine how you would have reacted had a group of people attended the funeral with signs saying thank God your loved one was dead - that your loved one deserved to die.

That has been the burden of hundreds of military families in the last decade - to bury their dead while enduring the jeering mockery of ingrates standing on American flags.

Albert Snyder fought back. He sued the Phelps family - and won.
Well good! we said. Justice served! We celebrated.

But ....
from the Baltimore sun:
Marine's father ordered to pay Westboro's court costs

Lawyers for Snyder say the Court of Appeals has ordered him to pay $16,510.80 to Phelps for costs relating to the appeal, despite the fact that the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review the Court of Appeals' decision.

The high court agreed earlier this month to consider whether the protesters' message is protected by the First Amendment or limited by the competing privacy and religious rights of the mourners.

from the York Daily Record:
What the Supreme Court sees in Snyder v. Phelps

in which pompous intellectuals hone their babbling skills on the finer details of constitutional law.

The original decision for Snyder was overturned based on the abused 1st Amendment right of free speech, and Phelps was awarded over 16 grand - to be paid by the family of the fallen Marine.

Somehow, those five words "...abridging the freedom of speech..." have been twisted into "Scum like the Phelps have a right to scream and holler, wave evil signs, stand on your flag and make fun of your dead son."

How did everything get turned backwards and upside down?

I have many suggestions in mind that I would love to propose, but my freedom of speech is, without a doubt, not as holy as the Phelps'. So I'll just relay the following:

A better ending to this chapter of the story:
Rumor is that FOX News' Bill O'Reilly has covered the costs of the Snyders court case.

Laptops For Wounded Warriors

Schedule for Presentation
March 19th 2010
Friday..5:00 PM

The Gathering of Eagles will presented laptop computers to six Wounded Warriors at the Mologne House
6900 Georgia Ave, NW..Bldg 20 ..Wash DC
at 5:00 PM..,I will arrive at 3:00 PM and I can arrange entrance into Walter Reed ...my cell # is 910-393-7044 .

I will also be at the main gate of Walter Reed to stand with Free Republic to honor our wounded at 6:00 PM
I will accompany Wounded Warrior Nickolas McKensey, and his Mother
Please plan to join us if you are in the DC area.

To find me in a crowd...just look under the ...Vietnam Ball Cap . I will be standing next to Jamie..the Red Haired.. Child Bride

George & Jamie Samek
Gathering of Eagles NC

Greensboro, North Carolina
April 24, 2010

The 113th Sustainment Brigade, N.C. Army Nation Guard is sponsoring.

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From the Patriot Guard Riders Forum

It is with a very heavy heart to announce the passing of a truly great American Hero. Our Hero, our Friend, our Mentor passed away this afternoon after being involved in a motorcycle accident. Bill"Snap"Lines was truly one of the finest Americans who ever graced this earth, and stood for all that stood for us. Snap was returning from a mission in Georgia when he was involved in a motorcycle accident, and now he shall forever soar with eagles. The passing of this Hero will be forever etched in the memory of all whoever met him, his smile, his grace, and a simple Thank You. Snap never met a stranger, and never hesitated to Welcome a brother Vietnam Vet Home. He will surely be missed by everyone, but we will always remember Him for his quest to make the PGR what it is today.

Snap was a highly decorated Warrior, serving in Vietnam from April 1967 to July 1968 with the Big Red 1. Snap extended his tour so that he could return home with his long time friend Dusty. Snap also had a brother who did not return home from Vietnam, and this was the reason Snap chose to fight for his country. SSG Lines Earned The Distinguished Service Cross for his Distinguished and Gallant Bravery in Vietnam. Snap was also the recipient of 5 Bronze Stars (ALL with V for Valor), 2 Purple Hearts, 2 Army Commendation Medals, The Combat Infantryman Badge. Airborne Jump Wings, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and Numerous other Awards. Snap was also put in for the Congressional Medal of Honor. As you can see our friend was truly an American Hero.

Please, goto PGR Forum and read the rest ...

via Josh Irving at SupportOurSeals.com

As most of you know, some of our military’s most elite, the Navy SEALs are under fire from the US Government for allegedly assaulting one of the most wanted terrorists in Iraq. Ahmed Hashim Abed is the suspected mastermind of the murder and mutilation of four Blackwater USA security guards in Fallujah in 2004. Special Warfare Operators 2nd Class Matthew McCabe and Jonathan Keefe, and Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Julio Huertas all face charges including allegedly punching Abed while being detained.
This past December, all 3 SEALs were arraigned and plead not guilty to the charges stemming from the alleged abuse of Abed. The 3 SEALs refused Non-Judicial Punishment (Captain’s Mast) which is based on an assumption of guilt resulting in consequences that can be career changing, and opted to take their chances with a Special Courts-Marshal to prove their innocents. Their trials are set to begin in 2010 and if convicted, they carry a federal conviction that will follow them throughout their lives, and punishment that can include a year detention and a separation from the service with an Other than Honorable Discharge.

The charges being brought against these SEALs, if guilty, warrant nothing more than a slap on the wrist. These guys do not deserve this; they deserve to be treated like heroes for doing the jobs that 99.999% of American couldn’t even fathom. Yet, here they are being thrown up on the chopping block by non other than the US Government. The country they swore to defend is now feeding them to the wolves. And to add insult to injury, Chapter 18 of the Al Qaeda training manual released by the US Justice Department says that members must complain of torture and mistreatment inflicted on them. They’re trained to use our own system against us!

I’m sure all of you agree that this is a complete outrage and mockery of our US Military. As Americans, we CANNOT stand for this and MUST show support for our troops who are constantly being put in harms way to protect the country that is now bringing them under fire.

Two of the 3 SEALs, Matthew McCabe (accused of punching Abed) & Julio Huertas went before a judge on Dec 7, 2009 and are scheduled to being trail in January, 2010. A very successful Support Rally for the 3 SEALs was also held that same day outside the Norfolk Naval Base in Norfolk, VA. Several hundred supporters came and went throughout the morning waving flags and holding signs as the 2 SEALs appeared in court. You can read more about the rally that took place at: http://www.SupportOurSEALs.com. The 3rd SEAL, Jonathan Keefe was arraigned on Tuesday, Dec 22, and his trial is set to begin in April, 2010.

Currently, nation wide Support Rallies are being planned for Jan 19, 2009 for various locations all across the U.S. This is the day Matthew McCabe’s trail starts and we want the world to know we stand behind these guys and support them. The more local media coverage we get from coast to coast, the more national coverage these 3 SEALs will get. As of right now, we are hearing of rallies coming together at the following locations, but will know more as it gets closer to the 19th:
• Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, VA
• Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM : http://www.meetup.com/Southwest-Patriots/calendar/12123784
• Perrysburg, OH, the Home Town of Matthew McCabe: http://www.meetup.com/the-children-of-liberty-d5/calendar/12127984/
• Naval Base San Diego in San Diego, CA
• Fort Hood in Killeen, TX
• Fort Worth Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth, TX
And hopefully many more across the nation! We will continue to update everyone as more details about these rallies become available and PLEASE let us know ASAP if you are planning one in your area that day so we can help you promote it.

We want to stress to everyone that these are not protests, but instead rallies to show support for these 3 brave warriors. As Scott Taylor put it, “We are not against the military, we are supporting our boys. We stand against the political correctness being placed upon our brave men and women in a war zone. We agree that what these warriors are being alleged to have done warrants nothing more than someone telling you to stop. We applaud their brave actions in capturing this terrorist who was responsible for planning, killing, mutilating, and hanging 4 American citizens from a bridge in Fallujah. This then caused the invasion of Fallujah, costing many more American lives. Kudos to all of you out there showing leadership and standing by these men.”

If you are unsure you will be able to attend one of these rallies, PLEASE mark the RSVP for this event as “Maybe Attending” so we can continue to keep you updated.

Also, there are several groups / sites out there asking for donations in relation to the situation surrounding this case. PLEASE make sure you exercise due diligence when choosing to contribute to a defense fund. I know of one site in particular that is asking for donations so they can air the story on cable. As of right now, the legal costs for these 3 SEALs are extremely high and they have to cover those cost with money out of their own pocket. So, we are putting the call out to ALL Americans across the nation to help support these guys. The US Navy SEAL/Warrior Legal Defense Fund has been setup so donations can be made, and 100% of proceeds go directly to the 3 representing lawyers specifically for these SEALs on trial. Also, it’s been reported that there’s a possibility the trial could go over seas. If this happens, the legal fees could go much, much higher. And YES, I did say there’s a chance the trial could be held in Iraq since the accuser is an Iraqi prisoner. You can find out more about this particular defense fund at our website: http://www.SupportOurSEALs.com.

Lastly, please help us spread the word by doing the following:
1. Invite everyone you know and encourage them to do the same. Even if you’re not in the area, we need to get the word out to those who are. You can do this by clicking on the link “Invite People to Come”
2. Share this event with your friends. You can do this by clicking on the button “Share +”. This will post the event on your home page for everyone to see. Both of these links can be found directly under the picture of the SEALs on this page.
3. Post link a link to the website http://www.SupportOurSEALs.com on Facebook pages, groups, walls & also on blogs, forums and other websites talking about this case.

Thanks for your support, Josh

The GOE Warrior Support Project
Mission Update: December 31, 2009

Dade County Soldier Burglarized While Serving USA In Afghanistan

If you want to help, a fund has been set up in his name at the Bank of Dade. You can make contributions there or mail them to the American Legion's P.O. Box number 305 Trenton, GA 30752 c/o Jeffery Farmer.