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A Covid-19 USS Liberty Remembrance Day

Posted on May 29, 2020June 6, 2020 By Eileen Fleming 1 Comment on A Covid-19 USS Liberty Remembrance Day
A Covid-19 USS Liberty Remembrance Day

Covid-19 caused the cancellation of the USS Liberty’s 53rd reunion of survivors of The Six Day War. The following is published in honor of 2020’s USS Liberty Remembrance Day. By Eileen Fleming This retired nurse has lived in Florida for decades but New York is my homeland. I began paying attention to Covid19 in January. It…

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USS Liberty Veterans, Senator Marco Rubio, and this Constituent

Posted on July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on USS Liberty Veterans, Senator Marco Rubio, and this Constituent
USS Liberty Veterans, Senator Marco Rubio, and this Constituent

Inspired on Sunday by a request from a USS Liberty survivor of the Six Day War, this patriotic civilian dedicated Monday as a day of educational outreach to Senator Marco Rubio; Because he had invited this constituent to his mobile office meeting at my local Library because I had “previously contacted” his office regarding the…

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USS Liberty Remembrance Day 2019

Posted on June 8, 2019June 8, 2019 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on USS Liberty Remembrance Day 2019
USS Liberty Remembrance Day 2019

Fifty-two years ago today the USA Government failed to support the crew of USS Liberty; but attempted to cover up Israel’s attack on America’s premier spy-ship as it navigated in international waters during what became known as The Six Day War. By Eileen Fleming On 8 June 1967, Israel attacked the USS Liberty killing thirty-four and…

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Memorializing USS Liberty Love Story at FilmFreeway in Honor of Memorial Day 2019

Posted on May 22, 2019May 22, 2019 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on Memorializing USS Liberty Love Story at FilmFreeway in Honor of Memorial Day 2019
Memorializing USS Liberty Love Story at FilmFreeway in Honor of Memorial Day 2019

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the USA established on the last day of May to honor those who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. FilmFreeway is a free website site for writers and filmmakers to showcase their scripts and films for entry into contests and festivals. By Eileen Fleming In…

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USS Liberty Remembrance Day Invitation To: POTUS, Congress, New York Times and YOU

Posted on May 30, 2017August 20, 2019 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on USS Liberty Remembrance Day Invitation To: POTUS, Congress, New York Times and YOU
USS Liberty Remembrance Day Invitation To: POTUS, Congress, New York Times and YOU

The President of the USS Liberty Veterans Association and others invite POTUS Donald J. Trump, Congressional Reps, The New York Times and YOU to recognize June 8 as USS Liberty Remembrance Day By Eileen Fleming USS Liberty veteran Ron Grantski’s health issues will prevent his attendance at this June 8th reunion for the USS Liberty crew….

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Patriot Poets and USS LIBERTY Remembrance Day 2017

Posted on May 16, 2017September 25, 2018 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on Patriot Poets and USS LIBERTY Remembrance Day 2017
Patriot Poets and USS LIBERTY Remembrance Day 2017

A patriot used to be someone who loved their homeland but did NOT support their government blindly In the era of Trump patriotism has become Nationalism A nationalist blindly follows ‘the leader’ because he lacks his own ability to think and reason By Eileen Fleming The World needs American patriots who will act in the best…

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Like an Eagle for the USS LIBERTY

Posted on March 25, 2017September 25, 2018 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on Like an Eagle for the USS LIBERTY
Like an Eagle for the USS LIBERTY

Fly Like an Eagle is a Song, an Album and a Calling A Calling is a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence By Eileen Fleming The song “FLY LIKE an EAGLE” from the album of the same name by the Steve Miller Band ranked…

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USS Liberty and the Real News about Congressman Dennis Ross and Senators #MarcoRubio #RandPaul

Posted on February 24, 2017February 24, 2017 By Eileen Fleming 2 Comments on USS Liberty and the Real News about Congressman Dennis Ross and Senators #MarcoRubio #RandPaul
USS Liberty and the Real News about Congressman Dennis Ross and Senators #MarcoRubio #RandPaul

Israeli planes and torpedo boats attacked the USS Liberty on June 8, 1967 while navigating in international waters 34 US Sailors and Marines were killed and 174 wounded The attack on the USS LIBERTY has never received a full investigation, as required by law. By Eileen Fleming Professional politician U.S. Representative Dennis A. Ross claims…

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Republican Congressman Dennis Ross Overwhelmed at #TownHall Meeting #USSLiberty #WomensMarch #Resistance

Posted on February 22, 2017February 22, 2017 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on Republican Congressman Dennis Ross Overwhelmed at #TownHall Meeting #USSLiberty #WomensMarch #Resistance
Republican Congressman Dennis Ross Overwhelmed at #TownHall Meeting #USSLiberty #WomensMarch #Resistance

US Representative Dennis Ross told the standing-room-crowd in District 15, Florida: “It’s absolutely overwhelming to see this turnout…” Many constituents held signs stating “Disagree” “BOO” “Nyet My President” and “No Pipeline.” By Eileen Fleming Congressman Dennis Ross has been an enthusiastic defender of Mr. Trump. The SRO crowd at Thursday’s Town Hall Meeting in Clermont…

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Donald J. Trump: Jon Stewart and This American’s Request #ExecutiveOrder #USSLibertyRemembranceDay

Posted on February 1, 2017February 9, 2017 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on Donald J. Trump: Jon Stewart and This American’s Request #ExecutiveOrder #USSLibertyRemembranceDay
Donald J. Trump: Jon Stewart and This American’s Request #ExecutiveOrder #USSLibertyRemembranceDay

Jon Stewart Blows Doors Trump’s Executive Orders Bulls—t! BOOM! DONE! By Eileen Fleming The first ten days in the era of Trump brought US twenty Executive Orders. Jon Stewart blessed America on Tuesday night’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert by portraying Donald J. Trump. With a dead animal on his head and a very…

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Mr. Trump, 1984, This American and USS LIBERTY #PussyPower #DownWithBigBrother It’s ALL about #LIBERTY

Posted on January 29, 2017September 25, 2018 By Eileen Fleming 1 Comment on Mr. Trump, 1984, This American and USS LIBERTY #PussyPower #DownWithBigBrother It’s ALL about #LIBERTY
Mr. Trump, 1984, This American and USS LIBERTY #PussyPower #DownWithBigBrother It’s ALL about #LIBERTY

“1984” by George Orwell is 2017’s Must-Read Since Mr. Trump’s election sales of “1984” and other dystopian tales have surged. By Eileen Fleming New York Times Book Critic MICHIKO KAKUTANI wrote on January 26: “1984” shot to No. 1 on Amazon’s best-seller list this week, after Kellyanne Conway, an adviser to President Trump, described demonstrable…

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President Trump, THIS AMERICAN and the USS LIBERTY #PussyPower

Posted on January 25, 2017September 25, 2018 By Eileen Fleming 1 Comment on President Trump, THIS AMERICAN and the USS LIBERTY #PussyPower
President Trump, THIS AMERICAN and the USS LIBERTY #PussyPower

Liberty a state of being free Liberty is freedom from arbitrary or despotic control
 “If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.”-George Orwell By Eileen Fleming It is the best and the worst of times courtesy of Mr. Trump, whom I call The…

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Colorado Cannabis, Golden Eagle and USS Liberty Remembrance Day

Posted on September 20, 2016September 20, 2016 By Eileen Fleming 1 Comment on Colorado Cannabis, Golden Eagle and USS Liberty Remembrance Day
Colorado Cannabis, Golden Eagle and USS Liberty Remembrance Day

In July Colorado pot shops posted record-breaking sales topping $122 million. From Friday the 9th of September through 9/11, this reporter purchased and enjoyed recreational cannabis from Herbal Wellness at 400 West South Boulder Road in Lafayette, Colorado. I learned the staff at Herbal Wellness are busy from 8 AM until 10 PM seven days…

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My Brother’s Suicide, My PTS and USS LIBERTY Remembrance Day #BeThere #ConnectCommunicateCare

Posted on September 2, 2016October 13, 2018 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on My Brother’s Suicide, My PTS and USS LIBERTY Remembrance Day #BeThere #ConnectCommunicateCare
My Brother’s Suicide, My PTS and USS LIBERTY Remembrance Day #BeThere #ConnectCommunicateCare

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The World Health Organization estimates that over 800,000 people die by suicide each year – that’s one person every 40 seconds. Every suicide is preventable. “Connect, Communicate, Care” is the theme of the 2016 World Suicide Prevention Day which falls on September 10. This reporter will be in Colorado…

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USS Liberty Vets with Friends of Sabeel on 911 about 8 June 1967

Posted on June 27, 2016June 27, 2016 By Eileen Fleming 1 Comment on USS Liberty Vets with Friends of Sabeel on 911 about 8 June 1967
USS Liberty Vets with Friends of Sabeel on 911 about 8 June 1967

Friends of Sabeel in North America/FOSNA is a non-profit Christian ecumenical organization seeking justice and peace in the Holy Land through nonviolence and education. By Eileen Fleming On this September 11, Friends of Sabeel in Colorado will open the doors at Denver’s Augustana Lutheran Church at 3 PM and honor the USS Liberty Veterans by…

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USS Liberty Veterans Speaking Tour Kicks Off in Florida

Posted on June 6, 2016October 9, 2016 By Eileen Fleming 1 Comment on USS Liberty Veterans Speaking Tour Kicks Off in Florida
USS Liberty Veterans Speaking Tour Kicks Off in Florida

On Wednesday the USS Liberty Veterans Speaking and USS Liberty Day Petition Gathering Tour kicks off in Deland, Florida By Eileen Fleming At noon on June 8 at the Volusia County Administration Center the second annual USS Liberty Remembrance Day Petition Drive precedes a screening of the BBC film “Dead in the Water” at 6 PM. At…

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Pennsylvania Legislators Claim USS Liberty Veterans and Friends are Bigots

Posted on May 21, 2016October 9, 2016 By Eileen Fleming 1 Comment on Pennsylvania Legislators Claim USS Liberty Veterans and Friends are Bigots
Pennsylvania Legislators Claim USS Liberty Veterans and Friends are Bigots

A bigot is a person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions. State Rep. Stan Saylor is one of the most vocal of the Pennsylvania House and Senate reps to claim that USS Liberty Survivors and Friends of the Liberty are bigots. By Eileen Fleming On April 5, Alison Weir of IfAmericansKnew received THIS…

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Liberty Central and USS Liberty Remembrance Day

Posted on May 4, 2016May 5, 2016 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on Liberty Central and USS Liberty Remembrance Day
Liberty Central and USS Liberty Remembrance Day

Liberty means Freedom By Eileen Fleming UPDATED 5/5/16: Around 10 AM EST Corporate office for Orlando Sentinel left a phone message that the ad must be edited to NOT mention Israel– which is on the bottom line in red. Art Support has been notified and this story TBC once AD complies and goes live USS Liberty…

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