Update: Memorial Day $$ Drop

May 29, 2012, 8 PM

Dear Members and Friends,

So far, our Memorial Day Money Drop has netted nearly 50% of the $1000 we hoped to raise for the American Sheepdogs and the Travis Manion Foundation (see letter below).

To those who have already given, thank you for your generosity. Your name will appear on our website under Memorial Day 2012 Honor Roll (unless you request not to be listed).

To those who have yet to contribute -- if you would give just $5, we would exceed our goal by several thousand dollars.

Tea Party folks have been maligned as being uncaring by the MSM and the left. By contributing to fine local organizations -- such as the American Sheepdogs and the Travis Manion Foundation -- our Tea Party group demonstrates the fallacy of this characterization.

Also, remember Chris Hayes of MSNBC saying he was "uncomfortable" calling fallen military "heroes" (see video link below).

With these things in mind, if you are an Association Board Member, an elected official, or a friend of the movement, please consider a small donation for two worthy causes.

The Memorial Day Money Drop will continue until 12 midnight Wednesday (May 30).

or send a check to:

Independence Hall Tea Party Association

P. O. Box 306

Cheltenham, PA 19012

Help us help those who remember our fallen heroes and our troops 365 days a year!

Many, many thanks,

Teri Adams

May 28, 2012, 2 PM

Dear Members and Friends,

Chris Hayes of MSNBC said this weekend that he was "uncomfortable" calling fallen military "heroes." Chris Hayes on MSNBC

As we commemorate Memorial Day 2012, let's show Chris Hayes and MSNBC that we not only remember those heroes who fought and died for America over its 235-year-plus history -- but that we support local organizations that are committed to keeping the memory of our fallen heroes alive and well -- 365 days a year.

We seek to honor two such organizations by holding a Memorial Day Money Drop to assist them in sustaining their respective missions.

In 2012, both the American Sheepdogs and the Travis Manion Foundation will reach their five year milestones within several months of each other.

Sheepdog Rally Travis Manion

Sheepdog Rally, September, 2011 Travis Manion in Iraq before His Heroic Death

On every consecutive Saturday since the first weekend of September, 2007, the American sheepdogs, under the direction of Rich Davis, have rallied at the West Chester County Courthouse in support of our troops.

In a similar vein, The Travis Manion Foundation (Doylestown), founded by Janet Manion shortly after her only son, 1st Lt. Travis Manion, was killed in Iraq (April 29, 2007), has inspired so many with its theme -- taken from a quote uttered by Lt. Manion just prior to his fateful deployment -- "If not me, then who..."

The Foundation has a threefold program: Honor the Fallen; Character Does Matter; 911 Heroes Run. (Last month, we sadly reported on the death of Janet Manion who had succumbed to cancer on April 24, 2012 -- almost five years to the day of her son's heroic death.)

During our 48 hour Money Drop, we hope to raise at least $1000 to assist these worthy organizations. The money collected will be divided equally and then sent directly to the organizations.

If you would be willing to make a $5 or $10 donation towards our goal, we would be most appreciative. We will provide you with timely updates on our progress.

or send a check to:

Independence Hall Tea Party Association

P. O. Box 306

Cheltenham, PA 19012

God Bless all of you, our fallen heroes and their families, and the entire military who have served, or are currently serving, our great nation.

On behalf of the Association Board of Directors,

Teri Adams

The Independence Hall Tea Party Association formed after historic February 28 and April 18, 2009 Tea Parties on Independence Mall. It is the oldest and largest independent grassroots Tea Party organization in the tri-state (DE, NJ, PA) region and encompasses the 5th leading media market in the United States. Visit us @ www.IndependenceHallTeaParty.com.