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kate · Last edited by kate on Tue Jan 11, 2005 3:44 am; edited 3 times in total

See the list of all nominees here
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1316723/posts
winners will be announced Monday January 10 at 6pm ET

Nominations include::

PRIVATE CITIZEN - The annual Free Republic Network "Private Citizen" Eagle Award is given to the individual or organization that through their private work and efforts during the awards year have demonstrated perseverance and courage in adhering to constitutional principles in advancing conservative ideals in American society.
John O’Neill & Swift Boat Vets
John O'Neill and the Swift Boat Vets are to be commended for their brave stand for truth and integrity and justice in the face of multiple attempts of personal destruction willfully committed by the DNC, the media, the Kerry Campaign and funded by people like George Sorros.

All of them risked intense public scrutiny, wrath and personal financial loss as they stood fast in their commitment that the truth be told about John Kerry and his anti-American activities during the Vietnam War. None of these brave citizens had anything to gain other than see that justice was served.

The media first actively ignored their story because the media knew how damaging their story would be to the Kerry campaign. That didn’t stop or surprise John O’Neill and the Swift Boat Vets. They countered with a scathing book on John Kerry entitled “Unfit for Command” and released the first in a series of searing, highly successful commercials that detailed how John Kerry was nothing more than a traitor to his country. They could no longer be ignored - by the media or by the Kerry Campaign.

The bravery of these men is something that hasn’t been seen in this country for many, many years and will continue to inspire Americans for decades to come.

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MILITARY/VETERANS -The annual Free Republic Network "Military Veteran" Eagle Award is given to a veteran of one of the branches of military service of the United States of America. They will have shown a continued adherence to their original oath of service conducting themselves in a manor befitting a member of the armed services and have demonstrated great leadership / outstanding character during the awards year.

John O’Neill
John O’Neill was the most visible face of the Swift Boat vets. He committed to America and to our military, by joining with others to establish the Swift Boat Vets for Truth. He then followed through by being a gentleman even when the main stream media was yelling harsh words at him for being a role model. O’Neill lived up to his military oath and exhibited outstanding character in 2004.

getting my votes in early Wink

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coldwarvet · Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2005 1:34 pm Post subject:

John O’Neill & Swift Boat Vets are the clear choice. The young Protest Warriors give me hope for the future & perhaps they will win the award in 2005 or in the not to distant future.

CWV
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coffee · Founder Joined: 07 May 2004 Posts: 66

My Votes are in!! Laughing

Coffee

BuffaloJack · Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2005 6:58 pm Post subject:

My votes are in too !!
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kate · Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2005 3:16 am Post subject:

to clarify , for all browsing..
you dont have to be a member of FreeRepublic to vote Wink

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Fort Campbell · Vice Admiral Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 896

I voted.

kate · Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 3:51 am Post subject: and theWinners are !!

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1318134/posts
Free Republic 2004 Eagle Award Winners!

Media
Britt Hume and Fox News

Private Citizen
The Swift Boat Veterans

Public Servant
Zell Miller

Collegiate Eagle of the Year
jmstein7

Falcon of the Year
NikkiUSA

Active Military Eagle
Old Sarge

Veteran Military Eagle of the Year
John O'Neill

Poster of the Year
Buckhead and TankerKC

Lifetime Achievement Award
Alamo Girl

FReeper of the Year
Interesting Times (Scott Swett)

Congrats All
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Navy wife · Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 5:20 am Post subject:

Congratulations to all Swiftboat Veterans and especially to John O'Neill!! My, the history books are going to have to be re-written!!

This is wonderful news!

Me#1You#10 · Site Admin Joined: 06 May 2004 Posts: 6503

Hooo-ah! to John, "The Swiftees", Scott Swett (our fearless webmaster) and to ALL the FR recipients!

Well Done!

Fort Campbell · Vice Admiral Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 896

Congratulations to everybody! Very Happy

Tom Poole · Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 4:11 pm Post subject:

gmez2001 · PO3 Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 274

Silky Pony's connection to Kennedy,Fulbright of 1971 and the left-wing peanut farmer(1979) need to be established, perhaps in the upcoming film entitled, "Vietnam Veterans Vindication Day".

It feels so good!!! Very Happy

Congradulations Swifties.
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coldwarvet · Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 8:50 pm Post subject: Re: JFK

kate · Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 10:00 pm Post subject:

the actual award--
cheers one and all!

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mtboone · Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 10:19 pm Post subject:

I hope they bring it to Orlando so we can see and hold it. It is really an Honor for everyone that supported and assisted in this great cause against JFK.
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