Update on the Pendleton Eight

The heroes of the Pendleton 8 are still being denied their day in court. Below you will find a link to a petition to free these brave Marines:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/202106093
Please stop by and put your signature on this petition. It is free, quick and easy. Below is a letter written before the 4th of July of this year from the brave Marines. Please take a moment to read the letter here and to get more more background on the letter please check out the Marines Defense Fund site listed below:
LETTER SIGNED BY JAILED MARINES
Dear Americans,
There are no words to describe our solemn thanks to all of our sincere supporters. To know that there are people out there praying for us is a surreal feeling in which there is no comparison. On this upcoming 4th of July weekend we ask that your prayers are rooted solely to the men and woman fighting in Iraq. Regardless of our current disposition, we stand here safe and sound. It's those men and women who are still making the ultimate sacrifice lying their lives down for the country. To those of you who have had loved ones who have made that sacrifice know that we feel your pain first hand and understand that though they may never come back, they will never be forgotten. Once again, thank you for your support, and God Bless America.
--Sgt. Hutchins, Cpl. Trent D. Thomas, Cpl. Marshall Magincalda, HM3 Melson Bacos, LCpl. Robert Pennington, LCpl. Tyler Jackson, Pfc. John Jodka and LCpl. Jerry Shumate Jr.
These brave men have been locked up in prison without due process and are being denied their rights as Americans. As I read the above letter, I was struck by their humbleness. Here they are locked up in a cage and they are not asking us to think about them, but their fellow Marines and soldiers serving overseas. They humbly ask us, you and me to pray for the men and women fighting for freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan. I am asking anyone who happens to read this to please contact your state representative or better yet checkout their website. If you would like to learn more about the Pendleton 8 or if you would take a moment and sign their petition, or even send a donation if you can; please do so. I would also ask you to keep these Elite 8 in your prayers.
Thank you and God Bless you.
http://www.marinedefensefund.com/index.html
www.innocentmarine.com
Support our Troops and support these innocent Marines.





