October 14th, 2009

I raised my hand and swore an oath that sent me on a never ending journey

SAC shield, Black and White One month after turning 17, in 1976 (you do the math:-), I raised my hand and swore an oath that sent me on a never ending journey. That day I realized despite working in the 1972 political campaign and receiving a thank you from then Gov. Reagan and despite doing well in school I really had no strong grasp of what I had just sworn to uphold, our wonderful Constitution. Over 33 years later I am still studying, sharing, and caring for the best governing guide created by the fallible hand of mankind.

One of the most moving days so far this year was when I witnessed hundreds raise their hands, at a rally at the Utah capital, and repeat after a member of the Oath Keepers an oath to support and defend People’s Law. As soon as anyone takes the oath it should embrace their soul with a sense of calm understanding. When we fully accept our personal responsibility while always living with mutual respect for each other the simple guidelines for our federal government work.

My years in service, both active duty and civilian for a time, helped me see the world using our country’s heritage as a measuring guide. Everywhere I traveled and lived one thing was clear; most people are good hearted and after the same basic things which is security for our family and a better future for our children than we have. In other words life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is a natural part of who we are as humanoids. One day, when we complete the currently on-going restoration of People’s Law, we will once again be the example to follow. Liberty is a natural right while freedom is a privilege we must earn daily and I believe those of us carrying our oaths in our hearts do just that.

To my active duty friends, thank you for your current service in trying times. Remember, many of us served under Ford and Carter so we understand. When frustration rises high consider internally your oath. Be safe!

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8 Responses to “I raised my hand and swore an oath that sent me on a never ending journey”

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Jim Bridgens Says:
October 14th, 2009 at 4:45 am
Thanks for your service and thanks for being an Oath Keeper. Your testamonial describes the simpicity and beauty of our Constitution in a wonderful way.
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William P. Says:
October 14th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
welcome! Spread the word !
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Lynne Roberts Says:
October 14th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
Welcome,thank you for your service and the eloquent description of our duties to our nation, and the glue that holds it together, the Constitution. As I was reading, I realized the irony of us trying to bring democracy to OTHER countries, when we need to restore it here.
Lynne
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Bruce Hunter Says:
October 14th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Welcome aboard! Thank you for your service and standing with us here at Oath Keepers!
Semper Fi
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Carlos Clark Says:
October 15th, 2009 at 9:02 am
Welcome to Oath Keepers brother! Great testimony. God Bless!
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K G Hogge Says:
October 16th, 2009 at 2:36 am
Welcome to Oath Keepers. It is so encouraging to find a steadfast group fellow veterans and law enforcement officers who understand what is needed now and have the courage to stand and be counted when it matters.
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Blaine Erickson Says:
October 17th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
It is so very nice to read such a positive and uplifting testimonial…

Thanks, both for speaking out, and for your service.

I did the math; it was very easy as it is an almost identical time frame to mine (altough a different branch of the service).

I’d also like to second that “be safe” to our troops serving now.

With Respect and Honor

BCE
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William Duck Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Well Stated! It’s an honor to have you join Oath Keepers and Thank you for your service to our Country.

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This site is dedicated to the memory of John William Adams (1925-2006), Marine and Oath Keeper extraordinaire.

John Adams, at the age of 16, lied about his age to join the Marines so he could fight against Imperial Japan in the Pacific. His enlistment date was December 10, 1941, just three days after the attack on Pearl Harbor (see below). As a Marine rifleman, he fought the Japanese from island to island, across the pacific, including at Iwo Jima. We may have good men, but we never had better.

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1. We will NOT obey orders to disarm the American people.

2. We will NOT obey orders to conduct warrantless searches of the American people

3. We will NOT obey orders to detain American citizens as “unlawful enemy combatants” or to subject them to military tribunal.

4. We will NOT obey orders to impose martial law or a “state of emergency” on a state.

5. We will NOT obey orders to invade and subjugate any state that asserts its sovereignty.

6. We will NOT obey any order to blockade American cities, thus turning them into giant concentration camps.

7. We will NOT obey any order to force American citizens into any form of detention camps under any pretext.

8. We will NOT obey orders to assist or support the use of any foreign troops on U.S. soil against the American people to “keep the peace” or to “maintain control."

9. We will NOT obey any orders to confiscate the property of the American people, including food and other essential supplies.

10.We will NOT obey any orders which infringe on the right of the people to free speech, to peaceably assemble, and to petition their government for a redress of grievances.

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Founder Stewart Rhodes

He is a former firearms instructor and former member of Rep. Ron Paul’s DC staff.

Stewart previously wrote the monthly Enemy at the Gates column for S.W.A.T. Magazine

Stewart graduated from Yale Law School in 2004, where his paper “Solving the Puzzle of Enemy Combatant Status” won Yale’s Miller prize for best paper on the Bill of Rights. He assisted teaching U.S. military history at Yale, was a Yale Research Scholar, and is writing a book on the dangers of applying the laws of war to the American people.