school motto of College of the Ozarks. It earned that proud nickname
because students there work their way through college and graduate with
little or no debt. (In other words, a place after my own heart, and the
hearts of others who worked their way through college and, like me,
maybe took five years to finish because of work schedules!) (Palin, 2009, ¶1)
At tonight’s patriotic event at the college we heard some amazing
personal stories of heroism and sacrifice by our military veterans in
attendance, including members of our Greatest Generation, who we
honored tonight. It was such an inspiration to hear their stories and
affirm the principles that make this country great – faith, hard work,
perseverance, patriotism, and public service (Palin, 2009, ¶2).
All Americans need to hear from these true, proud patriots. May we
never forget their fight for freedom. Their battles make the petty
shots and irrelevant “challenges” some of us face today pale in
comparison. I thank them for allowing us a healthy perspective and a
reminder of what really matters (Palin, 2009, ¶3).
– Sarah Palin
PS: Please enjoy the photos below from Arizona, New Mexico, and Missouri!
Sarah Palin signs a sticker during a “Going Rogue” book signing event
at Cosco on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, in Tempe, AZ. Photo by Shealah
Craighead. Copyright SarahPAC.
Sarah Palin shakes hands with a gentleman dressed festively for the
holiday season during a “Going Rogue” book signing event at Cosco on
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, in Tempe, AZ. Photo by Shealah Craighead.
Copyright SarahPAC.
birds-eye-view of a “Going Rogue” book signing event with Gov. Sarah
Palin at Cosco on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, in Tempe, AZ. Photo by
Shealah Craighead. Copyright SarahPAC.
Sarah Palin receives two thumbs up from a supporter during a “Going
Rogue” book signing event at Cosco on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, in
Tempe, AZ. Photo by Shealah Craighead. Copyright SarahPAC.
Sarah Palin shakes hands with a cadet from the New Mexico Military
Institute during a “Going Rogue” book signing event at Cosco on
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, in Tempe, AZ. Photo by Shealah Craighead.
Copyright SarahPAC.
Sarah Palin shares a moment with a supporter during a “Going Rogue”
book signing event at Cosco on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, in Tempe, AZ.
Photo by Shealah Craighead. Copyright SarahPAC.
Sarah Palin shares a moment with a supporter during a “Going Rogue”
book signing event at Cosco on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, in Tempe, AZ.
Photo by Shealah Craighead. Copyright SarahPAC.
Sarah Palin waves to a crowd upon arriving at Borders bookstore for a
“Going Rogue” book signing event on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, in
Springfield, MO. Photo by Shealah Craighead. Copyright SarahPAC.
Sarah Palin hugs a woman in the crowd as she makes her way into Borders
bookstore on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, in Springfield, MO, for a
“Going Rogue” book signing event. Photo by Shealah Craighead. Copyright
SarahPAC.
Sarah Palin high-fives a supporter as he and his family pass through
the line at a “Going Rogue” book signing event at Borders bookstore on
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, in Springfield, MO. Photo by Shealah
Craighead. Copyright SarahPAC.
Sarah Palin shakes hands with a supporter as he passes through the line
at a “Going Rogue” book signing event at Borders bookstore on
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, in Springfield, MO. Photo by Shealah
Craighead. Copyright SarahPAC.
Sarah Palin gets a “thumbs-up” from a supporter as she and her family
pass through the line at a “Going Rogue” book signing event at Borders
bookstore on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, in Springfield, MO. Photo by
Shealah Craighead. Copyright SarahPAC.