Northeast POW/MIA Network
Freedom Ride
Freedom Ride
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Northeast POW/MIA Network Freedom Ride |
"As an American asked to serve, I was prepared to fight, to be wounded, |
September 19th is national POW/MIA recognition day. The “NH Original POW/MIA Memorial” in Meredith’s Hesky Park “The Rock” has been the hub for POW/MIA information and recognition.“The Rock” will have a small symbol placed there for the day. A small bag with lemon, a pinch of salt, a rose, matches and red ribbon. The Lemon to remind us of the bitter fate of those CAPTURED…POW’s. The Pinch Of Salt reminds us of the tears shed by those missing and their families. The Rose reminds us of the LIFE of each POW/MIA. The Matches, to keep the fire burning in the name of Faith and Trust and the Red Ribbon is a symbol of our Determination and Responsibility to “ALL” POW’s/MIA’s Past, Present and Future. 9 small POW/MIA Flags will surround The Rock symbolizing NH being the 9th State in the union and Meredith “The Rock”, the NH Original POW/MIA State Memorial.
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This years Freedom Ride though wet was one of the best! Thank you to all who turned out to stand for those who have stood for us. This was just one night, Carolyn Maupin spent 1,460 nights asking questions about her son SSG Matt Maupin. We ask that you contact our Congressional memebership and ask for the change in terminology. Next year we want to be able to say the terminology is "POW". Contact them today!
A special thank you to special guest ~ Carolyn Maupin ~
Mother of Sgt. Matt Maupin. |
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SAVE THE DATE
22nd Anniversary of the Vigil Till this year's Freedom Ride "A PICTURE OF SERVICE, SACRIFICE, HONOR,
Join us for the weekly POW/MIA Vigil |
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The "Freedom Ride" was started in 1994 by a local motorcycle club; H.D. Riders. The ride is held in conjunction with the POW/MIA Vigil as a way of bringing both attention and participation to the issue. It was modeled after "Rolling Thunder" which takes place every Memorial Day in Washington D.C. Some of those who have attended: Tom Cook, son of unreturned POW Col. Donald Cook; Pat Plumadore, sister of MIA Kenneth Plumadore; former POW's Charlie Crafts, Ike Camacho, Mike Benge and Mike Durant. Other attendees have included Col. Mike Peck, Adrian Cronauer, Senator Bob Smith, Pat Blassie, sister of the "Unknown Soldier" Michael Blassie, Judith Rupperick, and David Dolby, MOH Recipient. The POW/MIA vigil in Meredith gained nationwide attention 21 years ago when a small group of veterans began holding weekly Thursday night vigils to bring to light the Nation’s lack of effort to account for all service men and women missing from Vietnam. |
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Highlightes from the 2007 Freedom Ride Video of Trish Burnett's speech Slideshow from 2008 Freedom Ride to the "Rock" |
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Gov. John Lynch will be signing HB148 Recognizing POW/MIA as only Official Name UPDATE: Click here to download the letter that Gov. Lynch has sent to President Obama. |
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| It's official, the State of NH is the first state in the Union to pass and enforce a bill that states that the only recognizable description  for POW/MIA's is the designations POW and MIA. The governor signed it into law this morning in front of a group of about 75-100 people, and in addition he signed our POW/MIA petition that will go to the President and Congress asking them to direct the DOD to restore this designation. The Governor also announced that he will be sending a letter to the President on this matter, and in addition will be asking the the Chairman of the National Governors Association to present this to all Governors. Senator Jack Barnes, has drafted a letter asking the same that he will be sending to all the governors and some Congressional leaders.On the petition signed by the Governor also appears the signatures of Representatives, Senators and two WW II former POW's.Attached you will find copies of the Bill, the passed legislation and the Governors proposed letter. |
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POW/MIA bracelets can be ordered for $10.00 from Sue ~ Remember Matt All monies go to purchasing additional braclets to raise awareness of the POW/MIA issue. "Don't Wear It Unless You Want To Get Involved". With those words the POW MIA bracelet was born. "A simple metal band engraved with the name of a POW or MIA and the date he was lost... Don't wear it unless you want to get involved. When one assumes the one-to-one bond with a stranger who is unable to even ask for your concern, and to enter the pain of his family, something happens to you... To learn more visit the link ~ History of the MIA Braclet |
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The President's Page ~ visit this page to learn more facts on the POW/MIA issue from those who live with it every day. POW OR PRISONER OF WAR NO LONGER EXISTS AS A CONTROLLING DIRECTIVE IN DoD MATTERS; WHY?? |
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The American Freedom Network
Listen to POW/MIA Radio every Sunday on The American Freedom Network, http://www.americanewsnet.com . We also broadcast with 10,000 watts on KHNC-AM, 1360khz, Johnstown, Colorado. If you are unable to get the show on the website, please re-enter the URL in your address line and try again. Thanks, Rod Utech
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Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America's veterans for all of their sacrifices. Through generous donations we transport our heroes to Washington, D.C., to visit and reflect at their memorials AT NO COST
Honor Flight New England will be making its Inaugural Flight to the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. on June 13th 2009. On board will be 14 World War II Prisoners of War and 5 World War II Heroes, including one hero that lost his sight while serving his country. The busses with our heroes on board will be arriving at the Manchester Airport between 6:00 and 6:30 am. We will be returning that evening at 9:30 p.m. For more information contact THERE IS NO COST TO THE VETERAN FOR THIS TRIP OF A LIFETIME |
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 We need your help to locate next-of-kin of NH POWs |
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Allan Gavan Click here to download the flyer for the |
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Visit our new Call to Action page to learn how you can help the New Hampshire Rep. Carol Shea-Porter
Who Wants To Tell These Soldiers |
Fibi Maupin
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 My life has been blessed; since the day we met to me you are one; very special pet The Lord decided; to put us together I'll always be thankful; for ever and ever You are my star; my guiding light my eyes and ears; in the black of night; I look to the day; we'll be together again just me and my very; special friend |
Visit the Matt Maupin Scholorship Fund
Click here to sign SSG Keith "Matt" Maupin's Memory Book
National Alliance of Families
For the Return of World War II – Korea – Cold War – Vietnam – Gulf Wars Dolores Alfond ~ 425-881-1499 Lynn O’Shea ~ 718-846-4350 Web Site ~ www.nationalalliance.org Email ------ lynn@nationalalliance.org May 3, 2008 ~ Bits N Pieces The POW Status -- Matt Maupin was buried last week. Among the honors bestowed was the awarding of his medals. These medals included the Purple Heart and the POW Medal. Isn’t it ironic that a captured serviceman, returned under his country’s flag is now designated a POW, by our government. Yet, our government denies that same individual a POW status when it is needed most, when he is in enemy hands. We recognize this enemy, like the Viet Cong before them, does not adhere to the Geneva Conventions. However, the designation of captured American service members as POW tells the world the value we place on our personnel and tells the enemy how we expect these men and women to be treated. The designation POW paints a picture. It clearly states a service member is in enemy hands. Missing/Captured is ambiguous. There was no ambiguity to Maupin’s status; he was a POW under the Geneva Conventions. Had this been the Vietnam War, under the same circumstances, Maupin would have been designated a POW. We’ve proven that, over and over again. The public understands the POW designation. A Missing/Captured designation is a question mark. Clearly, in the case of Matt Maupin there is no question. Yet, sadly our government refused to provide Maupin the moral protection a POW designation provides. In our March 15th newsletter, we related two incidents, one involving the media the other personal, that illustrated the general public’s lack of awareness regarding service members captured in Iraq. That’s what the Missing/Captured designation does. It misleads the American public. |
The Waiting ~ Just four U.S. soldiers are missing in Iraq. For their parents, it's a lonely vigil. By GINA CHON  |
Check back often for updates This site updated: 01/12/2009 |
Week. Bikers gather for the 11 mile journey that winds its way along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. The trip ends at Hesky Park in Meredith culminating in a special 
