I think Andy Stephenson's spirit must be watching over Cindy Sheehan

[benburch]

I *know* that Andy would have been there in the flesh had he lived and been healthy enough, but I really do believe that whatever survives of a person's spirit is there now too, watching over her.

And I think that those of us who took up Andy's cross for him when he was too sick to carry it any longer have to do whatever we can to help Cindy Sheehan now.

She is being attacked from every side by the very same sort of hateful, vicious, evil people who attacked Andy Stephenson.

Just like with Andy, some of the people attacking Cindy are pretending to be Liberals.

Don't be fooled. No Liberal would attack this woman, oppose this woman, or attempt to hijack this woman's message.

But there is a silver lining to this cloud; Remember the names of those fake liberals who attack Cindy, and you will know who to ignore and ridicule during whatever other troubles the future is sure to bring.

[hlthe2b]

1. Yes..absolutely..

I know Andy is lending strength to (the already incredibly brave) Cindy. Watch over this dear woman, Andy.

[acmejack]

2. kick!

[wtmusic]

3. Hopefully they will both be remembered

as far-from-ordinary "ordinary" people who had a role in shaping history

[GreenPartyVoter]

4. I think a lot of DUers gone are with her. My mom too, even though

she never used DU.

[loudsue]

5. I've been thinking the same thing...

This is definitely something Andy would have loved.

:cry: I still keep thinking I'm going to see him posting. What a huge void he left, in the space he once filled. :cry:

He was a truly great person, much like Cindy is.

I'm SOOOO proud of the quality of people we have on the LIBERAL side of things!

:kick::kick::kick:

[KyndCulture]

6. Well said Ben... I agree.

I'm sure that Andy is watching over Cindy... maybe he's hanging out with Casey havin' a beer and keeping an eye. I'd like to think so anyway.

[Rainbowreflect]

9. That beautiful picture made me cry.

[Generic Other]

7. To Andy, Keph and Nostamj!

:hug:

[lonestarnot]

Hug!

:grouphug:

[proud patriot]

25. Here here To Kheph Jeff Andy

:cry: and Casey

[Midlodemocrat]

8. Well said, Benburch, well said.

I think Casey is also watching out for his mom, and is smiling in pride at her works.

[ailsagirl]

10. They are physically gone but I KNOW their spirits are very much

alive. Matter cannot be destroyed.

Andy is there, and so are a host of others.

:grouphug: O8)

[tigersumtin]

11. Andy's Mom Will Be there Sunday maybe Sat nite.

Andy will be there,in the original form, A great great gran ma from Texas whose quote " BUSH IS A PECKER HEAD" will be there standing in 100+ degree heat to let him know he sucks and to stand with another patriots mont her. Go Gran Ma. 85 years old an kicking

[SharonRB]

12. Welcom to DU, tigersumtin

That's great that Andy's mom is going to Crawford. I, too, have thought about the fact that he would be there if he were alive.

[satya]

17. That's great news! Welcome to DU, tigersumtin!

:hi:

[Generic Other]

20. I met Andy's mom at his Memorial

She's one strong lady!

[troubleinwinter]

22. Yay, Andy's mom! She's right, he's a pecker head. And we miss Andy.

[merh]

26. Go Andy's mom!

Andy will standing right by your side! :hug:

:loveya:

We do miss Andy. :loveya:

[frictionlessO]

13. Well said! Ben speaking truth to the Libs!

Thank you!

[Nothing Without Hope]

14. So true. Here's a thread from yesterday giving the list of Congressional

members supporting Cindy Sheehan, reported from Conyers' blog::
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2001260
thread title: Congressional Support Growing For Cindy

These people should be shown our appreciation for their support. And when a "Democrat" attacks Cindy, we need to note it and add it to the things used to uncover their true affiliation when they run for office again.

[VelmaD]

15. I hope you are right...

it would be nice to feel him nearby when I'm out there tomorrow.

I haven't really felt him with me since he passed on...I admit I've been pretty depressed and maybe he's just not getting through to me yet. Maybe getting out there this weekend and doing something concrete will help. :)

[satya]

16. I've been thinking that too, especially with his connection to Texas. nt

[tigersumtin]

18. Nice little old lady

Dot, the name she goes by fills, she needs to do her part, carry ice, water, hold signs what ever it takes to show her support for Cindy, And fulfill a need to carry on the torch that Andy carried. She has taken his death very hard, but she is Texas tough. Gran ma will do what has to be done. Like Andy she is an inspiration to me. It goes to show, its never to late to become active in something u believe in. We will be looking forward to meeting you all.

[satya]

19. I met her at Andy's service in Seattle. She is a doll! My heart aches for

her, she has had so much grief with the passing of Andy and his sister. But she does seem very strong and bless her for wanting to support Cindy. I'm sure Cindy will appreciate the company of another woman who knows the pain of losing a child. Please give Mrs. Stephenson a big hug from all of us DUers!

:grouphug:

[shireen]

21. Are you Andy's nephew?

My deepest condolences to you. I never knew Andy, yet was devastated by his death. He touched total strangers, that was the power of his personality. I cannot imagine what you and your family must be going through. Give you grandma a big hug for me, OK?

with love,
shireen

[tigersumtin]

24. that would be a YES

Andy was 6 months younger than me, We grew up like brothers. His death was a surprise to us, an in turn made me see things in a different light. We all love Andy and always will. Thanks Again. TT

[all.of.me]

27. wow. hi.

thanks for joining us. i didn't know andy, but he has changed my life, my thinking, my actions.

my heart goes out to your family. what a loss for you, especially after losing his sister so recently, too. i hear his mom is going to crawford! :woohoo: you all are great!

[sellitman]

23. What Democrats are dissing Cindy?

I want to know!

Make a list and keep updating it. Post it on the front page!!!

You listening Mr Skinner?

[benburch]

28. One in particular got kicked off the other day.

I believe his name was "Goldmund"

[katinmn]

29. Thanks, ben. I have often thought of Andy and how he would

have been in Crawford from Day 1. I miss his fighting spirit.

You're right, he is there watching over Cindy.:cry: