Saturday, March 15, 2008

POWs and retired Officers campaign to Help Elect John McCain

American Prisoner of War and patriot John McCain came home on March 15, 1973 after suffering brutal imprisonment at the hands of communist Vietnamese.

In a testament to his courage and sacrifice, over eighty former POWs have joined McCain's campaign to help elect the man they believe has the character and ability to serve America as Commander in Chief. He is a patriot whom they feel embodies honor, and integrity.

Over 130 retired Flag and General officers who are members of Senator McCain's Military Advisory Council are also working to elect John McCain.

They want a proven leader in the White House who will give our military the support it needs to win against radical Islam.

Below are the names of a few of our military heroes who are supporting John McCain:

Commander Everett Alvarez, USN (Ret.)
POW for 8 1/2 years

Colonel Bud Day, USAF (Ret.)
Medal of Honor,

POW Over 5 Years

Rear Admiral Robert Shumaker, USN (Ret.)
POW for 8 years

Colonel Leo Thorsness, USAF (Ret.)
Medal of Honor,
POW for 6 years

Commander Paul Galanti, USN (Ret.)
POW for over 6 1/2 Years

Captain Mike Cronin, USN (Ret.)
POW for over 6 years

Major General John Borling, USAF (Ret.)
POW for over 6 1/2 years

Captain Richard Stratton, USN (Ret.)
POW for over 6 years

Lt Colonel Orson Swindle, USMC (Ret.)
POW for over 6 years.

A movie of the day John McClain returned home can be seen on his web site, www.JohnMcCain.com. Click here.