In previous posts I have relayed mine and my wife's experiences and travels to D.C. for the 9/12 March and again on Nov 5 to answer the call for support by Michelle Bachman. I've also included links to fellow bloggers who have also answered those same calls.

Let's take it a step further. I want to introduce you to a North Carolina family that never fails to answer.

Rick and Liz Smith of Yanceyville, N.C.

I've gotten to know the Smiths this year because every Tea Party I've been to, every townhall, every protest and every rally ... they have been there. While many people I talked to this week about going to D.C. on Nov 5 provided every excuse in the world for not being able to go, the Smiths were there.
Not only then, but today November 7, while I'm sitting at home typing on my computer, the Smiths are in D.C. ... again.

Why, (since I'm remarking about it) is this so remarkable?

Rick and Liz own and operate Yoder's Country Market. It's a family owned, family run business. A business that has to be closed when the family is out of town. Rick and Liz always take their kids with them .... all 8 of them.

Is that not remarkable? While others I know provided excuses like "got to pick up a free phone", Rick closed his store and hauled a family of 10 to D.C. to be counted among the Americans that answer the call.

There's more I could tell you about Rick and Liz, but for now I'll just say that I intend to help support my fellow patriots: Yoder's Country Market is online.
Go. Find something you need and buy it. Support America by supporting those that stand up for her.

By the way, Rick is a Marine veteran.

Backstage at July 4 Tea Party in Raleigh, NC
Rick Smith preparing to speak.



the Smith family at the July 29 protest of Obama's visit to Raleigh.

In this video, Rick Smith is speaking to a crowd of tea partiers at a townhall protest of Rep. Brad Miller - at minute 4:37.

This endorsement is unsolicited and unauthorized by Smith. Should I have asked before posting this?