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    Convention Day 2: Michael Monsoor and Fred Thompson


    By Chad, Section News
    Posted on Wed Sep 03, 2008 at 11:34:49 AM EST
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    Day two of the convention was absolutely incredible.  Service and sacrifice were the focus of the evening.  The most emotional segment of the evening was the story of Navy SEAL Michael Monsoor.  Michael received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions in Iraq supporting the Global War on Terrorism.  You read his amazing story of sacrifice here.  Michael threw himself on top of a grenade to save his SEAL cohorts.  He was an absolutely amazing soldier.  Former prisoner of war Orson Swindle had the privilege of introducing his family members along with several other Medal of Honor winners.  The delegates and convention attendees were frequently on there feet with rousing applause.  There was immense respect for their sacrifice and service to there country.  It was a very, very emotional part of the evening.

    The convention came to a virtual halt when former President George H. W. Bush arrived.  The crowd was on their feet when he walked to his seat. President Bush's service as a naval aviator was highlighted as well.  You could feel the affection for him among the audience.  You could also see the affection for the current President Bush.  The crowd greeted him with thunderous applause even though he spoke to us via satellite from the White House.  Despite the fact that the President has been demonized and attacked for eight years, Republicans still admire him.  


    John McCain's service in the Navy was highlighted along with his family's history within that branch of the military.  You might think that we have heard all of that already, but when you hear all of the details of what he went through recounted by his own prison mates it really hits home.  You don't really appreciate the determination of Senator McCain living through the savage treatment he received in Vietnam without learning the gritty details of his time in captivity.  Again, he was an absolutely amazing soldier.

    The best speech last night, in my opinion, was by Fred Thompson.  He hit it out of the park.  Thompson hit all of his marks highlighting McCain's character, Obama's lack of character and what a terrific choice Senator McCain made with Sarah Palin.  The crowd was fired up and on there feet.  If only he had spoken like this when he was running for President...

    There is electricity in the air here in Minnesota.  Everyone is really looking forward to hearing Governor Palin and John McCain this week.    

    < Michigan getting rock-star treatment from McCain / Palin ticket! | Wednesday in the Sphere, September 3 >


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