Hood River, OR. – Move America Forward, the nation’s largest pro-troop grassroots organization, is proud to announce that spokesperson Debbie Lee, who lost her son Marc, a Navy Seal, in Iraq, will be joined by another U.S. Navy SEAL to support the troops in Hood River this Saturday, April 17th.
“I’m happy to be coming to Hood River tomorrow for this rally. It’s so important to support our troops, and support from back home means a lot to you when you’re on the front lines,” said Smith, who is accompanying Debbie Lee flying to Hood River from Washington D.C.. “While I was over in Iraq, Mrs. Sheehan’s lies about our mission and the conduct of our troops hurt many of us very deeply. It will be an honor for me to stand with the mother of a true Hero, Marc’s mom Debbie, and tell Cindy that she does not speak for me.”
Benjamin Smith was a Navy SEAL for 6 years and has served his nation in South America, Africa, and Iraq. Ben became a Navy SEAL in 2000 and served until late 2005 but returned to Iraq for another year as a private contractor. He is a combat veteran and has served in dangerous missions around the world, but he joins Move America Forward in Hood River tomorrow to oppose Cindy Sheehan and support his fellow warriors!
*RALLY INFORMATION*
Who: Move America Forward, American Legion, Gorge Heroes Club, Patriot Guard
Speakers Include:
Lynn Guenther, Director of American Legion Post 22
Ben Smith, Retired U.S. Navy SEAL and OIF Veteran
Debbie Lee, Gold Star Mother of US Navy SEAL Marc Alan Lee
What: Pro-Troop Rally to Support our Troops and Insitu Company
When: Saturday April 17th 2010, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Where: Overlook Memorial Park (2nd and State St.), Hood River, Oregon
