By Judi McLeod
Saturday, November 4, 2006
His son, Marine Lance Cpl. Michael J. Williams, died: March 23, 2003.
Michael was 31 years old and fromYuma, arizona; assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
He was killed in action near Nasiriyah, Iraq. Lcpl Williams was older then most of his fellow Marines, and took an active part in taking care of them and guiding them while in combat duty in Iraq, even sacrificing his life protecting his fellow Marines.
Joseph Williams currently is active in letting the american public know how important it is to support the effort of the nation in supporting the War on terror and the american armed Forces.
His son army Spc. Matthew J. Holley died: November 15, 2005.
Matthew was 21 years old and from San Diego, California; assigned to the 1st Battalion, 320th Field artillery Regiment, 101st airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
He died of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq.
John Holley was instrumental in having a provision added into the 2007 Defense authorization bill that states that all fallen military personnel who perish in the line of duty, be flown on military aircraft to their final resting place, unless designated otherwise by next of kin.
His son Marine Corps Cpl Michael D. anderson, Jr died: December 14th, 2004 .
Michael was 21years old and from Modesto, California; assigned to 3rd battalion 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
He died of injuries from small arms fire while protecting his fellow Marines from enemy action in the anbar Province of Iraq.
Mike anderson has been very active in his son's unit upon their recent deployment to Iraq, and has been adopted into his son's unit. For Veterans Day 2006, Mike anderson has been invited to Quantico, Virginia to be part of the new Marine Corps Museum dedication.
Currently he is active letting the american public know how important it is to support the effort of the nation in supporting the War on terror and the american armed Forces.
Their son air Force Capt. Derek argel died: May 30, 2005.
Derek was 28 years old and was from Lompoc, California; assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.;
He died in the crash of an Iraqi air force aircraft during a training mission in eastern Diyala province, Iraq.
Currently Debra Bastian is the Military Outreach Coordinator for Move america Forward, and she speaks throughout the country in support of the War on Terror and especially in support of the men and women of the United States armed Forces.
Their son army Spc. Justin W. Johnson died: april 10, 2004.
Justin was 22 years old and was from Rome, Georgia.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 82nd Field artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
He was killed when his patrol vehicle hit an improvised explosive device (IED) in Baghdad.
Upon the death of his son, Joseph Johnson decide to enlist in the in the Georgia National Guard which he was assigned to the 48th Infantry Brigade, then deployed to Iraq and served in and around the Baghdad area. His story has been detailed in the new book, "american Mourning” written by Move america Forward Chairman, Melanie Morgan, and Vacaville Reporter columnist, Catherine Moy.
Justin Johnson was very close friends with Casey Sheehan, son of the well-known anti-war activist, Cindy Sheehan.
Robert Dixon joined Move america Forward in July 2005. He has played an instrumental role in organizing many of Move america Forward's efforts across the nation including the "You Don't Speak for Me, Cindy" caravan that traveled across the United States from San Francisco, California to Crawford, Texas. In addition, Mr. Dixon helped lead the "We Support Our Troops and Their Missions" bus tour from Sacramento, California to Washington, D.C. Dixon graduated with a degree in Finance from California State Sacramento.
Kristinn is the media spokesperson for FreeRepublic.com and the co-leader of Free Republic's D.C. Chapter. He is one of the most accomplished pro-troop activists in the nation, and has worked tirelessly to support our troops and military families.
Canada Free Press founding editor Most recent by Judi McLeod is an award-winning journalist with 30 years experience in the print media. Her work has appeared on Newsmax.com, Drudge Report, Foxnews.com, Glenn Beck. Judi can be reached at: judi@canadafreepress.com
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