Operation Moonduster was created to recruit willing supporters for the purpose of adopting American POW/MIAs and to forward the mission to bring then all home, be they dead or alive.

Ten reasons why you should adopt and POW/MIA and forward the mission to bring them home:

Because, The Declaration of Independence contains this line: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
Because, The Constitution of the United States of America contains this Amendment XIV (1868) Section 1: All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
Because, They paid for your Freedom.
Because, They want their Freedom.
Because, They are our Brothers, Sisters, Mothers, and Fathers.
Because, They should never be forgotten.
Because, Their Families want them brought home.
Because, America isn't whole without them.
Because, America owes it to them.
Because, It's the right thing to do.

Don't Hide Your Face America

This is your opportunity to offer your hand, your heart, your time, to those people that offer so much for you. Today in 1998 we the people have forgotten the sacrifices that were made so that all Americans can live free from the trappings of war. We have forgotten about our POWs and MIAs of yesterdays wars. One person said to me just the other day, "The wars all happened yesterday, in another time, in another country, it is in the past, and it is not my responsibility." Here is what someone else said to me: "Sorry, my family have different feelings about POW/MIAs. We view them as acceptable casualties of war. From personal experience we ask no questions since WWII and let life move on. We all have served since 41, and I expect my children when they come will serve."

This is the mentality that runs rampant in todays society and it is so wrong that words have no meaning to this type of thinking. It is time to stand up and say "Yes this is my responsibility." Yesterdays leaders and followers did not take full responsibility for yesterday so today it is your turn to clean up the undone duties of the past.

About now you are probably setting there with your eye brows raised thinking, "what dose this have to do with me anyway?" Well let me put it this way so that there will be no misunderstanding: "Someone Died So That You Could Be Free To Live In America", Someone Was Lost In Combat So You Could Find Freedom In America, Someone Never Came Home From The Ravages Of War So You Could Have A Home Land In America. America the beautiful don't hide your face from the past!

Today it is your turn to stand up and be counted among those that have adopted an POW/MIA and forward that persons cause. Every POW/MIA had/has a family, each know what it was to be loved and to love. They had feelings, hopes, and dreams. They did not want to be forgotten, and they did not want to be left behind. Each POW/MIA had the same blood in their veins as you and me have in ours, and some of the blood that was spilled in Americas wars was your grandfathers, some of it was my grandfathers. Please take a moment to visit the links listed below and offer what was given to you "Freedom." Each POW/MIA needs a Crusader, a Ambassador, each one needs a Patriot. America the beautiful don't hide your face from the past!

Here are a few suggestions as to how you can get started on helping out an POW/MIA. Remember, the longest journey starts with one step. I suggest the following action as the first step then go and Forward the mission of your Adopted POW/MIA:

Step One

Adopt an POW/MIA through Operation Just Cause. Here are the links to get you started on our adpotion of an American Patriot.

Operation Just Cause (POW/MIA Adoption Form)

Operation Just Cause Switch Board

Or email George M. "Gunny" Fallon - [email protected]and tell him that you want to make a differance.

Join OCJ Webring

Join POW/MIA Webring

From the very beginning of America's formation men and women went to war. All went to achieve the greater good for the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. These patriots went into battle knowing that they may have to give their life in order to forward the fight for Liberty and Justice for All. None of them wanted to be left on the battlefield face down in the sand and mud. All of these Patriots wanted to returned to their homes, whether they be dead or alive. The dead wanted to be buried in America soil not left in the soil of foreign lands.

Step Two

Prepare a personal email to the President, Vice-President, First Lady, their Congressperson, both senators from your state, Secretary Albright and Ambassador Peterson.

Make it brief.

Add a paragraph about what you know about or how you feel about the POW/MIA issue.

Add a paragraph about how he will responed to the POW/MIA issue.

Restate your question about your POW/MIA(s) adding: "I've told you what I already know. Please tell me something I don't know."

Request a response to your email.

Be polite, respectful, perhaps even marginally gratuitous, but above all be insistent. If you have fax capability, follow up with a FAX.

Make a personal call to your Congressional and Senate representatives.

To obtain EMail addresses for the Senate, Congress and Whitehouse go to:

Pres. and VP - [email protected]/ [email protected] http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/EOP/html/principals.html/

Congressmen - http://www.rnc.org/post/house-email.html

Senators - http://www.rnc.org/post/senate-email.html

Email the First; [email protected]

Please write to Mrs. Gore and to White House staff by regular mail. The address is: The White House, Washington, D.C., 20501 (Mrs. Gore), 20502 (all WH Staff)

Step Three

Dedicate a tree in your yard to your POW/MIA. Mark it with a Yellow Ribbon. Encourage your neighbors to do the same.

Call your local newspapers when you get it underway and ask them to come out and see the Yellow Ribbons on your block.

Call the local radio DJ and ask to dedicate "Yellow Ribbon" to your POW/MIA.

Ask your Legion, VFW, DAV, Marine Corps League, fraternity, Elks, Lions, Moose, Masons, Knights of Columbus to adopt an POW/MIA and support OpJustCause.

Ask local businesses to put Yellow Ribbons in their storefronts. Just keep pushing...

Contact: Operation Just Cause Switch Boardto find out how.

Operation Just Cause Switch Board.

Step Four

Research the POW/MIA issues and the history of your adopted POW/MIA.

Information on POW/MIAs made available through the Patriotism and dedication of some fine and honorable Americans: Scope Systems - 76 Cranbrook Road. Suite #203. - Hunt Valley. MD, 21030 [http://www.scopesys.com]

Invaluable assistance provided by Chuck and Mary Schantag who maintain the most comprehensive database available on POW/MIAs at: http://www.asde.com/~pownet/

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