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The National Heroes
Tour
(updated as of March 26, 2008-subject to
updates)
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Here to see video and pictures from the event on the U.S.S.
Midway!
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Vets for Freedom would like
to thank Operation Red Wing for their support
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What: San Diego Living Profiles the National
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What: Book Signing with Vets
for Freedom National Heroes
When: 11am
Where: Camp Pendleton PX
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What: Former Navy
Seal & Special Forces Demonstration and
flyover
When: Nightfall part of
Kick-off Rally Program
Where: Above the USS
Midway
Open to the Public:
Free Admission
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What: National Heroes Tour
Kick-Off Rally with Host Jon Voight
When: 6:30pm
Where: USS Midway
910 N. Harbor Drive • San Diego, CA 92101
Open to the Public: Free
Admission
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Los Angeles, CA - Saturday, March 15,
2008 - 5th Anniversary of Iraq Liberation
Click Here to see Photos from The National Heroes Tour Stop in Los
Angeles
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What: Book Signing with
Vets for Freedom National Heroes
When: 1pm
Where: Metropolis Bookstore
440 S. Main Street Los
Angeles, CA 90013
Open to the
Public
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What: Forum at Yula High
School
When: 8:30pm
Where: 1619 S.
Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Open to the
Public
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KTLA Channel 5 in Los Angeles
profiles the National Heroes Tour
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Los Angeles' KCAL reports on
the National Heroes Tour
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Click Here to see Photos from The National Heroes
Tour Stop in Phoenix
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What: Town Hall at Goldwater
Institute: The bus will be pulling in to the Goldwater Institute
for a media event at 8am followed by a Town Hall discussion about
the importance of progress, conviction, commitment & completing
the job in Iraq and Afghanistan.
When: 10:00 am
Where: Goldwater Institute
500 East Coronado Road Phoenix, AZ 85004
Open to the
Public
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What: Book Signing with
Vets for Freedom National Heroes
When: 11am
Where: Goldwater Institute
500 East Coronado Road
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Open to the
Public
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Phoenix's KSAZ Channel 10
Reports on the National Heroes Tour
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Click Here to see Photos from The National
Heroes Tour Stop in Tucson
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What: John Scott Show- 'The
most talked to, talked about, listened to, talk show" The John C
Scott show since 1990, John travels the globe to bring Tucsonans
informative and relevant news that affects their lives. John C
Scott bring Tucson 'No boundaries Talk Radio"
When: 6:30am
Where: KVOI Studios3222 S
Richey Ave. Tucson, Arizona. 85713
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What: Visit to Southern
Arizona VA Medical Center
When: 8:30am
Where: Southern Arizona VA Medical Center, 3601 6th Ave Tucson, AZ
85723
Closed Event
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What: American Legion
Luncheon Post #36
When: 11am
Where: 5845 East 22nd Street,
Tucson AZ 85711
Available by Invitation
Only
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What: Boy Scout Catalina
Council Meeting: The mission of the Council is to "prepare young
people to make ethical choices by instilling the values of the
Scout Oath and Law." Vets for Freedom National Heroes will
be addressing this gathering of tomorrow's leaders recognizing
their service to their communities.
When: 7pm
Where: Naval Operational Support Center
3655 Wilmot Rd. Tucson, AZ
85706
Open to the
Public
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KGUN Channel 9 News at Ten
Reports on the National Heroes Tour
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Tucson's KOLD Channel
13 News Reports on the National Heroes Tour
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Click Here to see Photos from The National
Heroes Tour Stop in Texas
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What: Visit to the Alamo and
participcation in Alamo Blood drive
When: 9:30am
Where: 300 Alamo Plaza Downtown San Antonio TX
Open to the
Public
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What: Menger Hotel
Lunch
When: 11:00am
Where: Menger Hotel
204 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
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What: Brooke Army Medical
Center - The National Heroes Tour is dedicated to honoring and
recognizing America's heroes and will be visiting privately
(non-media) service men and women who are recovering at Brooke Army
Medical Center.
When: 1pm
Where: 3851 Roger Brooke
Drive
Fort Sam Houston, Tx 78234
Closed Event
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What: Wreath Laying Ceremony
at National Veteran's Cemetery Fort Sam Houston
When: 2pm
Where: Fort Sam Houston
National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78209
Closed Event
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What: Army Combat Medical
Museum Reception
When: 3pm
Where: 2250 Stanley Rd, Fort Sam
Houston, TX
Open to the
Public
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What: Wreath laying ceremony
at the Combat Medic's Memorial Fort Sam Houston
When: 4:00pm
Where: 2250 Stanley Rd, Fort Sam Houston, TX
Closed Event
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What: Exterior Event Army
Combat Medical Museum
When: 5pm
Where: 2250 Stanley Rd, Fort Sam
Houston, TX
Open to the
Public
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TXCN Prime Texas Cable News
Network Reports on the 5yr anniversary of the invasion of
Iraq
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KABB Fox 29 News At Nine
Reports on the National Heroes Tour
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Click Here to see Photos from The National
Heroes Tour Stop in Texas
Click Here to see Vets for Freedom Executive Director Pete Hegseth
with Texas Governor Rick Perry
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What: Public Event on State
Capitol steps w/ Local Veterans
When: 9am
Where: State Capitol: 112
East 11th Street, Austin TX 78701
What: Capitol
Tour
When: 10:30am
Where: State Capitol: 112
East 11th Street, Austin TX 78701
Both events Open to the
Public
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What: Wreath ceremony
at Capitol Monument
When: 11am
Where: State Capitol: 112 East 11th Street, Austin TX
78701
Open to the
Public
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What: Wreath Ceremony at
Texas State Cemetery
When: 11:30am
Where: 990 Navasota St. Austin TX 78702
Closed
Event
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What: Sgt. Norwood
Memorial Post Office Dedication
Sgt. Norwood served as a
squad leader with the Weapons Co., 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division (3/1). Sgt. Norwood fiercely
loved his family, friends, country, and his fellow Marines.
His brave actions in Fallujah on November 13, 2004 will not be
forgotten. Vets for Freedom joins Gunner (CWO2) Christian
Wade in dedicating the Pflugerville post office in memory of
National Hero, Sgt. Byron Norwood
When: 1:30pm
Where: 301 Heatherwilde Blvd Pflugerville, TX 78660
Open to the
Public
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What: Wreath laying Ceremony
& visit to Central Texas State Veteran's Cemetery
When: 3pm
Where: 11463 State Highway
195
Killeen, TX 76542
Open to the
Public
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What: Fort Hood PX visit
& book signing
When: 5pm
Where: Fort Hood
PX
Military & Military
Dependents Only
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Austin's KTBC News Reports on
the National Heroes Tour stop in Austin
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Texas Now News Reports on the
National Heroes Tour
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** EASTER BREAK (Friday, March 21 - Monday, March 24)
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Click Here to see Photos from The National
Heroes Tour Stop
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What: Vets for
Freedom Rally with Rep. Michelle Bachmann
When:
9:00AM-11:00AM
Where: Forest Lake American
Legion, 355 West Broadway Forest Lake 55025
Open to the
Public
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What: Vets for
Freedom "Meet and Greet" Evening Event
When: 6:00-8:30pm
Where: Fort Snelling Officer's Club Hwy and Post Rd. St. Paul, MN
55111
Families United will also be
participating
Open to the
Public
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KSTP Channel 5 Reports on the
National Heroes Tour
KSTP Reports on the cancellation of the National Heroes Tour event
in Minneapolis/St. Paul
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KMSP Channel 9 Reports on the
National Heroes Tour
KMSP reports on the cancellation of the National Heroes Tour event
in Minneapolis/St. Paul
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KARE Channel 11 News Reports on the
National Heroes Tour
Minnesota's KARE Channel 11 News reports on the National Heroes
Tour
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KCCI Channel 8 News reports on the
cancellation of a National Heroes Tour Event
KCCI Channel 8 News files this report
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Click Here to see Photos from The National Heroes Tour Stop in Des
Moines
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What: University of Northern
Iowa Debate: Vets for Freedom National Heroes will debate
University of Iowa professors on the mission in Iraq. Here the
facts from heroes with first hand experience of the conflicts in
Iraq & Afghanistan
When: 9am
Where: University of Northern Iowa Gallagher Blue Dorn Auditorium
1227 W 27th St. Cedar Falls IA 50614
Open to the
Public
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What: Statehouse Barbeque
Event : Join the Vets for Freedom Heroes tour, State &
Local officials at the Des Moines Statehouse for some delicious BBQ
provided by the Iowa BBQ Society
When: 1:30pm
Where: 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines IA
Open to the
Public
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WCCO Channel 4 reports on the
cancellation of a National Heroes Tour event
The controversy over the cancellation of a National Heroes Tour
event leads to this report from WCCO.
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Click Here to see Photos from The National Heroes Tour Stop in
Kansas City
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What: Townhall at The
National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial: Vets for
Freedom will participate in a townhall & forum event with
a book signing from the Vets for Freedom Heroes
to follow.
When: 7pm March
26th
Where: 100 W.
26th Street, Kansas City MO, 64108
Open to the
Public
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What: Visit at the Dole Institute of Politics
WHEN: March 27, 2008,
9:30 am
Where: The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics (2350 Petefish
Drive, Lawrence, KS 66045)
***Open to the Public***
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Click Here to see Photos from The National Heroes Tour Stop in St.
Louis and Marshall
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What: Townhall Meeting and
Breakfast
When: Friday March 28, 7:00AM
Where: American
Legion
3212 Sutton Ave.
Maplewood, MO 63143
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Click Here to see Photos from The National Heroes Tour
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What: Vets for
Freedom Rally with Rep. Michelle Bachmann
When:
9:00AM-11:00AM
Where: Forest Lake American
Legion, 355 West Broadway Forest Lake 55025
Open to the
Public
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What: Vets for
Freedom "Meet and Greet" Evening Event
When: 6:00-8:30pm
Where: Fort Snelling Officer's Club Hwy and Post Rd. St. Paul, MN
55111
Families United will also be
participating
Open to the
Public
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KSTP Channel 5 Reports on the
National Heroes Tour
KSTP Reports on the cancellation of the National Heroes Tour event
in Minneapolis/St. Paul
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KMSP Channel 9 Reports on the
National Heroes Tour
KMSP reports on the cancellation of the National Heroes Tour event
in Minneapolis/St. Paul
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KARE Channel 11 News Reports on the
National Heroes Tour
Minnesota's KARE Channel 11 News reports on the National Heroes
Tour
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KCCI Channel 8 News reports on the
cancellation of a National Heroes Tour Event
KCCI Channel 8 News files this report
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What: Breakfast with VFW Post
1970
When: 7am
Where: 7220 Charlotte Pike Nashville, Tennessee 37209
VFW Post 1970 Members
Only
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What: Flags of Honor
Town Hall meeting at Clearview Baptist Church
When: 3:00PM
Where: 537 Franklin
Rd. Franklin, TN
This event is hosted by the
Brentwood Exchange Club and is open to the public.
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What: Vets For
Freedom members will attend a performance at the Grand Ole
Opry.
When: 7:00PM
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What: Prayer Service at USS
LST Ship Memorial
When: 3pm
Where: USS LST 325 840 LST Drive , Evansville, IN
47713
Open to the
Public
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Evansville's WTVW Channels 7
Reports on the upcoming National Heroes Tour
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What: Raytheon Facility
Tour & Meet and Greet
When: 9:30am
Where: 6201 Strawberry LN. Louisville KY 40214
Closed Event
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What: University of
Louisville ROTC Event
When: Noon
Where: S 3rd & Eastern Pkwy Louisville, KY
This Event is Open to the
Public
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Channel 3 News in Louisville
Reports on the National Heroes Tour
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WLKY News Reports on the
National Heroes Tour
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What: Event at South Carolina
Statehouse Featuring Speaker Harrell
When: 11:30 AM
Where: 1200 Gervais St.,
Columbia, South Carolina
Open to the
Public
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Columbia's Channel 19 News
Reports on the National Heroes Tour
WLTX Channel 19 News in Columbia, SC reports on the National
Heroes Tour.
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What: Heroes' Day
at Robinson Elementary
When: 9AM
Where: Robinson
Elementary
Gastonia, NC
***School Assembly***
***Open to Students and Faculty Only***
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Charlotte's News 14 reports
on the National Heroes Tour
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What: Vets for
Freedom Towh Hall Event at Retired Military Association of
Fayetteville, NC
When: 10:00AM
Where: 120 Old Elizabethtown Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28306-3078
This event is open to the
Public
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Ashville NC's WHNS Channel 21
Reports on the National Heroes Tour
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What: Few things
are more American than baseball . . . apple pie . . . and
heroism. The Norfolk Tides will honor a
group of national war heroes who will stop in Norfolk as part of a
14-state, 21-stop, coast-to-coast, first-of-its-kind bus tour to
thank our nation's veterans and their supporters
When: 11:30 AM
Where: 150 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Open to the
Public
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Channel 3 in Norfolk reports
on the National Heroes Tour
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What: Vets on the Hill:
Vets for Freedom will hold America's single largest
gathering of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Participants will
gather for a rally and media event and meet with their
representatives to express their first hand experiences and explain
why it is essential to complete the mission in Iraq and
Afghanistan
When: 9:30am-11am
Where: Upper Senate Park
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Vets for Freedom
will conclude the National Heroes Tour in the city that never
sleeps with multiple media appearances. The Heroes will be riding
on the momentum created at Vets on the Hill and will discuss the
success of the counter-insurgency strategy and General Petraeus'
report to Congress, as well as their experiences from the tour
meeting local heroes and supporters from across the
US.
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