My Life, My fortune, My Honor, Reaffirmed! | February 23rd, 2010

Our Forefathers, given clear and timeless vision from our creator, forged our Constitution and it is “WE the People” who must defend it.


Our Forefathers, given clear and timeless vision from our creator, forged our Constitution and it is “WE the People” who must defend it.

I am a vet of the army 1/3/1971 to 12/15/ 1973 proudly serving my country.That is the reason I became a Oath Keeper.

My name is John Lovell. I first took the oath in March, 1970, upon entering the U.S.Army. I then spent just shy of 31 years as a police officer, retiring 2 years ago. I am blessed with a wife, 3 daughters, and two grandchildren.

I served active in the US Navy from 6/3/62 to 6/10/65. Back then it was called a “kiddie kruise”. I was released the day before I was 21 years old. I did two tours of Tonkin Gulf Patrol in 64.

It is with great honor that I take this testimonial like I did for active service without any reservations. It is my pleasure to belong to such a dignified organization.

David Berry takes a few moments during a break at our first annual conference in October 2009. David found out about Oath Keepers shortly before our conference

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 1/221st & 11th Armored Cavalry.

I recently retired as a Fire Captain from Moraga Orinda Fire Protection District. I retired with almost 27 years of service. There was a plaque at station 42 that I had seen for as long as I could remember
I would like to say to those who wear this uniform, following orders that go against what our founding fathers believed in and were willing to die for is not American or patriotic.

I am a third generation war veteran. My grandfather fought in WW I, My father in WW II, I fought with the 1st Cavalry Div. in Vietnam (and spent 5 years on active duty). My son is a fourth generation combat veteran and career soldier

I am a Veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division 1/325 PIR where I served as an 11B and the SC National Guard 122nd Engineer BN (Combat) where I served as a 12 B Team Leader.

Unity, brotherhood, discipline in this cause, is the only way we can march toward a bright future for our children, and the survival of our ideals of freedom and equality, and the whole of the REPUBLIC.

My father really explained most of everything that was going on in the US and the world. Not only who was really leading it but what was happening, and what was going to happen. After a few days of being stuck in my apartment…

I am a Veteran of Operation Joint Forge(Bosnia) and of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I will not stand for anything that oppresses our people or our way of life.

I took an oath to defend this country and it’s Constitution against all enemies domestic and foreign. In 24 months of service in Vietnam, I got some never forgotten lessons on Duty, Honor and the true cost of Freedom

By starting this organization you have made it possible for me to see that I’m doing fine ….just fine indeed. I want you to know that I will stand with anyone who keeps the Oath.

I will honor my oath of service and defend “The Constitution of The United States of America” and the freedom of our people, against all enemies, until death…SO HELP ME GOD!