What a tremendous success!!!

More than 80% of our confirmed signees arrived to answer the call with the 15th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, John L. Estrada, signing the national anthem in front of CBS News, behind and around an illuminated American flag, and then fanned out across greater Philadelphia, PA just hours after the very lady who first asked us all who should answer the call at 3am checked in at the hotel just across the street!

Our work is not finished yet, however... as we still have our C/I to see through...

It is officially Tuesday, April 22nd, and we must see:

C/I – To reach each and every household that is able to vote or influence the voting outcome on a positive, united manner that will lead to a victory all across Pennsylvania, and consolidate all concerned with Barack Obama’s candidacy; including Senator Clinton.

I have arrived back in S.C. just after midnight April 21/22. Tomorrow, I will be going back home to the Georgia border and back to campus. Thank you to everyone who made it out!!

The following inspiration was found on the internet, and is testimony that folks were paying attention to us. (in retrospect, the 1,000 mark could have been adjusted a lot soon however our event was a tremendous success!!!)

http://willdo.philadelphiaweekly.com/archives/2008/04/obama_supporter.html

Let's build on it!! The point difference is w/i 5% with undecided voters still out there!! Yes, we can!!



Semper & Respectfully,


Kent

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When the Commander in Chief calls on the nation's finest to go in, we respond!!

At 3am, April 20th, 2008, Sergeant Major John L. Estrada, the 15th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps will lead a group of veterans, private citizens, friends of the United States in answering the call that we have all heard about!!! Yes, we can!! ;-)

In the spirit of what makes the Marine Corps one of the world's most efficient and capable fighting forces... in our great nation that is always at work... and always ready... for our next President of the United States who could be taking a call at not just 3am, but at anytime of the day...


Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, PA.

3am, April 20th, 2008 - Veterans from as far as Houston, TX and Hilton Head, SC plan to converge on Tun Tavern, the birthplace of the Marine Corps to answer emphatically about who we are comfortable with answering the red phone at any hour of the day; Barack Obama.

From The spot where it all began, we will fan out across Independence City, the City of Brotherly Love, and let our neighbors know that the next President of the United States, Barack Obama, is here for them! We will canvass with door-hangers, signs, and flyers that will allow everyone to wake up with literature on this great American while being able to turn on their news with NBC and ARD (Germany's version of BBC) and see us proudly move forward toward securing victory for the United States; from Iowa, to S.C., Georgia, most of New England, the Potomac... all the way through Pennsylvania, Indiana, and N.C... ultimately, to the inauguration during January 2009.

Plan to see "Veterans for Obama", “Obama '08” signs and flags in abundance, local and national media, and a clear message that Senator Barack Obama is our choice for the next Commander in Chief.

Goal?

People all across America to converge on the site where Captain Samuel Nichols formed the first of the first... America's 911 Fighting Force... The United States Marines!!!

Let's rebuild the Spirit of Tun Tavern and show everyone who will be ready to answer the call; Senator Obama, the United States Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard... and every able-bodied American and friend of America!!

Semper Fi!!



From: The Tun Tavern Brewing Company, Inc:

The Tun Tavern (the "Tavern") was a brew house built by Samuel Carpenter in 1685. It was located on Philadelphia's historic waterfront at the corner of Water Street and Tun Alley leading to Carpenter’s Wharf near what is today known as "Penn's Landing."


On November 10, 1775, Robert Mullan, the proprietor of the Tavern and son of Peggy Mullan, was commissioned by an act of Congress to raise the first two battalions of Marines, under the leadership of Samuel Nicholas, the first appointed Commandant of the Continental Marines.

Nicholas's grandfather was also a member of the Tun Tavern Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons and it is this relationship between Mullan, Nicholas and the Tavern which has resulted in Tun Tavern being acknowledged as the birthplace of the United States Marine Corps.

There are an estimated three million active and retired U.S. Marines worldwide who have been exposed in their military training to the historical significance of Tun Tavern. Each year on November 10th, around the world Marines toast the Marine's birthplace on the most significant date in the history of the Corps.


S – We have an unprecedented and historic election occurring during 2008. Down to three viable candidates for President of the United States, we have a choice between a gentleman who has served our nation since Vietnam, a lady who has been by the side of a former Governor and President now sitting in her adopted state as a Senator, and we have a gentleman cut from the cloth of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr., and some of each and every one of us; Senator Barack Obama.

M – Our mission is to join with our brothers and sisters on their way to the polls, and unite with Barack Obama IOT win the April 22nd, 2008 Pennsylvania Primary and secure the Democrat Nomination.

E – At 3am, April 20th, 2008, Sergeant Major John L. Estrada, the 15th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps will lead an ever-growing group of supporters; ushering our time in with the national anthem, followed by a series of personal stories by select speakers that will culminate with Sgt Maj. Estrada, and moving out through the city in a canvassing effort that will couple with television coverage.

C/I – To reach each and every household that is able to vote or influence the voting outcome on a positive, united manner that will lead to a victory all across Pennsylvania, and consolidate all concerned with Barack Obama’s candidacy; including Senator Clinton.

Speakers – We will plan to have NLT six individuals give personal testimony about who they are, and why they support Senator Barack Obama. Sgt Major John Estrada will be our keynote.

Interviews – Media will be welcome to interview select attendees from the event, including general folks who arrive, Veterans for Obama Leadership, and the Sergeant Major.

Teams – Groups of NLT 2 people will arm with door-hangers, signs, and any other campaign tools IOT fan out and hang, plant, and post literature with the name of Barack Obama for President.

A –

Bagels and such, along with MREs are on the way!! Any other logistics that can be brought are encouraged. Please, reply to the Event Host with what you may be able to offer.

Signs, Literature, Door-Hangers and Otherwise will be on-hand. Everyone is encouraged to bring anything extra that can be pulled from local Obama for President Offices.

Bring Umbrellas, ponchos, and raincoats if you plan to stay out and about through the day; 20% chance of rain, temperature highs expected to be 66deg, low 52deg

All are invited to participate. Any folks who arrive with the intention to do anything other than positive messaging for our next President, Barack Obama, will be addressed accordingly.

C/S –

Event Host – Kent D. (843) 338-7854 / fletch_0303@yahoo.com
Veterans for Obama Leadership (VOL) – Koby Koby.Langley@PAVeteransForObama.com
Keynote – Sgt Major Estrada (refer to Event Host and VOL)
Logistics – John J. (215) 725-2220 /(267)784-3061 / JJK2220@aol.com
Communications – Arnold G. (443) 336-0896 / (410) 867-8857 / ajgasper@hughes.net