ALABAMA VETERANS SUPPORT JOHN MCCAIN
Fisher And Day To Lead State Veterans Advisory Committee
ARLINGTON, VA. – U.S. Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign today announced that United States Marine Corps veteran Don Fisher and Veterans of Foreign Wars State Commander Roland Day have joined the Arizona Senator’s team and will chair his 65-member Veterans Advisory Committee in Alabama.
In addition, Charles Ingram, a retired U.S. Army Major General of Troy, and Hal Pierce of Daphne, a retired Captain in the U.S. Navy, will serve as regional vice-chairs.
Fisher, who also serves on the Veterans for McCain national steering committee, has a background in building coalitions from having served as the statewide grassroots coordinator for Gov. Bob Riley’s 2006 re-election campaign and regional coordinator for his 2002 effort.
“John McCain’s military record proves he has the courage, wisdom, and judgment that are needed to serve as our nation’s Commander-In-Chief,” said Fisher. “I’m proud to join my fellow veterans in supporting his candidacy and building a grassroots network across the state.”
VFW Commander Ronald Day, another national steering committee member, said Senator McCain’s experience and long record of service to his country make him uniquely qualified to serve as president.
“Few men have served their country as admirably or faithfully as John McCain, and his service continues to this day,” said Day. “Veterans across the state tell me every day that they are prepared to support John McCain for president and to thank him for the sacrifices he has made for his country.”
Pierce, who served in the Navy for more than 30 years, said McCain’s continuing desire to serve America drew him to support him for president.
“From the Navy, to the U.S. House and Senate John McCain has worked for decades serving his fellow Americans,” Pierce said. “As president, John McCain will continue his strong record of support for veterans.”
Ingram said his reasons for supporting McCain were simple.
“John McCain can be summed up in two words – American hero,” Ingram said. “Our nation has seen few men of his caliber come along in our history and we need him leading our country at this time.”
Senator John McCain said he was proud to have the support of veterans in Alabama, and across the nation, and thanked them for their commitment and military service.
“These men and women have fought and worked to spread freedom and democracy around the world and I can never thank them enough for their service,” said Senator John McCain. “I thank them for their support, and our campaign will be looking to them for input and guidance as we continue to build an unrivaled grassroots network in Alabama.”
