2007 and Beyond

As the new year rapidly approaches, I am left to examine the year gone by. So much has happened in my world, all of it incredibly wonderful.

In February, I found Gathering of Eagles. This group would soon become "family", as we work hand in hand to accomplish what no others have yet to accomplish. We piss off the left, we stand, solidly, behind our men and women in uniform and defend them as they take on the bigger (?) threat of terrorists overseas. We love you all! Thank you!
In March, GoE gathered for the first time as a team. It was cold and windy in DC that day, but the love and brotherhood shared by all kept us warm. It was a day of tears, laughter and healing. Time well spent.

Throughout the year, we gathered in various places across the country. I made most of the Northeast events, from DC up to Maine. Each time we gathered, it was with our active duty and veterans in mind. We kept them close to our hearts and kept our mission firmly in the forefront. NEVER AGAIN!

I accepted the Vermont state coordinator position in April, never thinking that 9 months later I would still be leading a VT team of 3-4. There are many fine folks that I can, and do, call on when needed. PGR, Combat Vets, Vermont Fallen Families, Sandy and a multitude of others who try to make the few events that we have here in the frozen tundra. Thank you all for all that you do! I certainly couldn't do this alone!

In November, I created and asked for the position of Marketing Director. I haven't really taken it anywhere, but after the new year begins, I shall endeavor in earnest to get us out there. I always love a challenge!

So the New Year finds me busy on the computer, networking, scheming and completely content with the way my life is going. Many have commented that I spend to much of my free time involved with GoE matters. To them I say: We have over 150,000 kids serving our country overseas in hostile environments. They are spending their holiday without family and loved ones. They are voluntarily giving, in some cases all, to defend the things that I hold dear. Freedom for myself and my children, my country and my right to persue happiness. If they are willing to do all this, it is the very least that I can do to make sure that NO group that would attempt to demean or undermine them goes unchallenged. If you don't approve of the what I am doing, or the amount of time I spend doing it, the front door works both ways, you are free to leave at any time.

I choose, for the coming year, to continue the good fight. How can I not? My heart is with all those kids and with the so many that are in hospitals around the world recovering from life altering injuries they have endured in defense of my country. You all are truly my heroes and I will work tirelessly to cover your backs here on the homefront.

To my new Eagle family, thank you for all you have given me. For the love, friendship and peace that you have brought to my world. Thank you for providing me with a venue in which to serve. Your strength and dedication inspires me, and I will do all that I possibly can not to let you down.