February 16th, 2010

I am a proud member of OK and have had the honor of taking three oaths

I am a proud member of OK and have had the honor of taking three oaths, first as a member of the U.S. Air Force, the LAPD, and again as a member of the 1/221^st & 11^thArmored Cavalry. While serving my community and nation with the LAPD I not only observed the best and worst in citizens, but also in Police Officers. When I meet people and they ask me “what was it like being a Cop” I remind them that I was never a “Cop” when I served my community I was a Police Officer, some ask well what’s the difference. I let them know that a Police Officer is a professional that will live up to the title, has respect for the people that they protect and respect for the laws and the spirit of the law. A Police officer knows that his allegiance is not to the government, but to the Constitution. We serve the community by protecting the Constitution of the United States. In my opinion a “Cop” will only live up to that one syllable three-letter word. The men and women of Oath Keepers are the Archetype of what we need today.

God Bless America,

John Francois

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19 Responses to “I am a proud member of OK and have had the honor of taking three oaths”

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Eddie Gilbert Says:
February 16th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
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Hey John,

Welcome to Oath Keepers !

Thank you for your service to our Republic and its people.

Eddie Gilbert
USMC SSgt 70-78
Peace Officer 97-present
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oathkeeper Says:
February 16th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
VERY well said John. It was a pleasure to meet you and we are honored to have you among us. If all officers had your perspective, commitment,and decorum, this nation would be greatly improved – especially in regards to liberty. When you get round to writing about your experiences on the LAPD, shoot me an email and I will post that on the site as well.

For the Republic,

Stewart Rhodes
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Mary Says:
February 16th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Well said John and well done…..you’ve obviously proved yourself to be an outstanding police officer and a gentleman! I admire your values and just wish that every single police office in this country was as dedicated to serving the public via the Constitution as you are. I am just an ordinary citizen who is concerned about our beloved country, and though I am advanced in years, America will always hold a very special place in my heart. It’s people like you and all the other Oath Keepers who give me hope that all is not lost. Keep up the good work!
Congratulations and God bless.
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Jim Bridgens Says:
February 16th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Hi John,

Welcome, and thanks for standing with
Oath Keepers and more importantly, the Constituiton,
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Wray Says:
February 16th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
Thanks for KEEPing your oath, rather than just taking it. You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for protecting me!!!

Ray
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Rick Mohr Says:
February 17th, 2010 at 9:36 am
Hi John;
I am just a concerned citizen, loyal to our Constitution. I am not a warrior, so I’m not qualified to salute you, but I would like to shake your hand and thank you for your honorable service to our country.
Rick Mohr
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van nolan price Says:
February 18th, 2010 at 6:53 am
Thanks for your service John, glad to stand with you.
van
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Mike Frick Says:
February 18th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Well put John,
If the Constitution would just be honored, and history is a guide, most of our problems as a nation would end.
Thank you for your service.
Together, Oath Keepers,
Mike
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Gary Mahaffy Says:
February 18th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Thanks for joining. If all police officers were like you, what a safe place this country would be.
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Patricia Lewis Says:
February 19th, 2010 at 7:52 am
TO Whom It May Concern:

I have for many years held the writings of P.R. Sarkar’s Law of Social Cycles close to the vest.

Never before has it been more defined….

I think it would be very interesting to all Oath Keepers to read this and digest….

Thank you and I have hoped along with those refusing to serve abroad that you would come about and serve above and beyond. The new party should be the party of the “constitutionists”, simply those who take dry approach to government and abide by the constitution in its highest form.

We are blessed, as was our founders, whom it appears the divine one used their hands to create ssuch a document.

Finally you take away the shame felt by citizens of our soldiers coming home to a country until now I felt we were lack at protecting. domestically.

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

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

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