~From the desk of the Candidate~

Press Release

Monday, May 26, 2008

Memorial Day originated as a tribute to those Union soldiers who perished in the Civil War. It evolved, following WWI, to a dedication to all members of the military who have died in service to our country. It is a day that has many communities in America stepping forward with celebrations to remember those who have served and passed before us.

As we pause to say thank you, it may be helpful to remember just what it was that these men and women were seeking to preserve. Their sacrifice certainly was not about an America that is quickly becoming a country of self and special interests. Very few of these men and women would have described a wish for a country increasingly devoted to socialism and the policies of big government over big people. One cannot imagine that they would have stepped into harm's way with a vision of our porous borders, rampant drug abuse, and paralyzed leadership.

Those we seek to honor rest quietly beneath the soil on foreign lands and here at home. Their voice is silent, but their message remains - we have something precious to preserve. The time of America's service as a beacon of hope and possibility in a dangerous world is not over.

Today, as we seek to remember, let us also embrace our responsibility to carry the fight for those who no longer can. America's past is founded in an equation of success rarely duplicated in history. It is in three words - liberty, opportunity, and responsibility - that we also find our future. Today, we say thank you best by stepping up and fighting to keep the American Dream alive for those who come later. Therein lies our truest memorial.

Carl Mumpower
11th District Republican Congressional Candidate

#97

Principles before party, power, or popularity - always.

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