November 14th, 2009

This Organization will have my support

I took my first Oath to defend the Constitution of the United States of America in August of 1967 as I entered the Air Force. I repeated the words without understanding the true meaning of the Oath. Eighteen years old and naive as any I have met since. Within one year, it became clear to me what I was defending. I witnessed first hand what a Nation without liberty and justice could be like. How tyrants and dictators operate. I saw what oppression did to the grassroots civilians and how “beaten down” and fearful a citizenry could become. My Oath began to have a meaning. These Communists would never take over my Country. I would lay down my life to prevent their influence in my Nation, my State, and my town.

Upon my discharge from the military, I became disillusioned by the way our Veterans were treated by our Government, Citizens and Media. It appeared to me that the Freedom Haters had already achieved some influence upon our Nation. Like a coward, I turned away. I ignored what was happening and dropped out. I was not politically active and assumed that I had no influence on anything political on any level.

Eventually, after my chosen industry tapped out in 1988, I had to seek alternative employment. I found work as a Correctional Officer for the State of Arizona in 1990. I again took an Oath. As I repeated the Oath this second time, tears came to my eyes as I realized that I had spoken these words before. I recalled what they had meant to me and how I had let down my Country and myself over the last 17 years.

This was more than an Oath now. This was an opportunity to redeem myself for the neglect of my Nation. An opportunity to repay this Great Nation for all that I had been given, for all of the Freedom and opportunity that I was allowed and had taken for granted for so long. I was both honored and ashamed.

For the last 19 years, I have voted my conscience, contributed to my causes, and have been as active as my position would allow me to be. I have prided myself on my ability to observe and obey the Law.

However, I now find myself doubting if these “Laws” are in the best interest of our Nation. I am convinced that some of these “Laws” are in direct opposition to the intent of our Founding Fathers. I was directed to this website by my Brother in Law, a Firefighter and Patriot, who shares the same political concerns that I have. I cannot thank him enough. I knew there must be more than a few of us out here. I feel as if I have found a “home”. This Organization will have my support and my loyalty. I look forward to the future feeling that all is NOT lost. I rejoice in again having a Cause. Thank You.

Lt. Jim Hayes #6395
Arizona Department of Corrections

Formerly S/Sgt Jim Hayes USAF 1967-1971

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4 Responses to “This Organization will have my support”

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Anonymous Says:
November 14th, 2009 at 11:48 am
We need State Brigades to Citizens Arrest the Federal Government & Federal Reserve Bank for Treason War & Economic Warfare v US = Treason
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Ladysmith38 Says:
November 14th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Thank You for your service. I am in awe of all our servicemen/women for their courage and commitment to our country.
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C. Cope Says:
November 14th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Welcome to Oath Keepers!

“It is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren, till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth – to know the worst and to provide for it.” – Patrick Henry
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Eddie Gilbert Says:
November 16th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Hey Jim,

I know what you mean. Those were tough times all around in the late 60’s and early 70’s. It took me awhile to get over the worst of it too.

And, like you, I finally became a “reluctant activist”. But, what the heck, eh? We’re in it now!

“In for a penny, in for a pound”, right?

I’m proud to serve with you, Jim.

Welcome to Oath Keepers. You’ll never stand alone !

Eddie Gilbert
USMC SSgt 70-78
Peace Officer 97-present

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Click here to read full length version. 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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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.