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October 21, 2008- Summer Recap & Update!
The summer has come and gone! Fall is fast approaching!!
Time to get your yarn for “Kenny’s Kaps” and have your sewing machine tuned up for the cold winter hibernation! Gold Star Mother’s Remembrance Day is September 28th. Please pause during your day; Remember our Fallen, say a prayer of Honor and Respect for those Killed in Action Warriors and their grieving families. We also too have been shipping over to our deployed Troops in both Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as mailing Memorial Patriotic Pillows!
The number of G.I.s embedded in Afghanistan will and has increased. The environment and circumstances there are a much rougher deployment. Much of the focus is on the troops serving in Iraq.
*We will be adding support and deliveries of needed items to our units serving with the IL. National Guard. Our son will be on his way there within the next month for a tour of duty attached to the 82nd Airborne Division, Afghanistan!
If you are aware of an organization that is sending “Care Packages” to those serving in the middle-east, Please Support their efforts. The Holidays will be here before you know it! It is hard for them to be away from Home and Hearth! Send them some comfort, and a touch of Love and Appreciation! Many of our Troopers are on their second, third, tours or more…….Let them know you CARE!
If our program is not a fit for you Please visit the America Support's You network.
There is a multitude of ways you can “Make A Difference” and give back!
When they come home to their communities, embrace them and Help them to integrate. VOLUNTEER at a nearby Veterans Hospital, Veterans Home or become involved in one of the many support organizations. You may share your volunteer Service hours with the Military Order of the Purple Heart Organization through registering as an official VA Volunteer. DO Something! Don’t forget to VOTE! We can and are responsible to be a part of the process.
I have added many photos from this summer’s activities for you to see the quantity of outreach and interaction we have in and amongst the general population. Visit our Photo Gallery! Our Military Families are at WAR! SUPPORT them, and let them know you are grateful for their SACRIFICE!
Click here to respond with any questions or comments!....| Posted: Oct 21, 2008.
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July 31, 2008- Kup's Official Second Purple Heart Cruise
Thursday - July 31, 2008
Location: Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
Pre-Cruise Morning Ceremony: 7:15 AM - 7:45 AM
Boarding 7:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Kup's Purple Heart Cruise 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Click here for further information....| Posted: June 18, 2008.
June 21, 2008- IMFR: Return to The Wall
Saturday - June 21, 2008
This upcoming Saturday is sure to be a good one to support our troops! The Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run is at it again, and hosting the event. Engines start at the Chicagoland Motor Speedway located in Joliet, IL and begin the journey to the "Middle-East Conflicts Wall Memorial" in Marseilles, IL.
Activities Include:
- 1:00 p.m. (CST) Ceremony to Honor the Fallen
- Food & refreshments
- Vendors
- Live Music
To view more about this event, follow the jump for further information!
Jump ---> Click here to visit this topic in the forums....| Posted: June 18, 2008.
Previous Project News!
The Freedom Rock 10th Anniversary!
Dan & I made the Memorial weekend trip out to Iowa! What a wonderful state full of such Patriotic Americans! The weather was amazing, during the days, but tumultuous at night! Many tornados hit the area through the evening hours! A visit to the Iowa National Guard Base proved to be a lovely experience. The accommodations there top-rate! The staff dedicated and professional! We headed Sunday morning out to "The Rock." After months of corresponding with "Bubba" the artist and his beautiful bride we had a wonderful welcome from the community. Greenfield, IA is a charming town in the HEART of America! Its citizens truly DO care about the Fallen, Troops and Veterans!
The opening ceremony to pay tribute to the Fallen, Veterans and Troops was
extremely beautiful. Viewing the face of the rock was moving, however
rounding the bend to see the side, proved overwhelming. Suddenly I was
looking into the faces of our Fallen Medal of Honor recipients. The parents
of these American Treasures should know what a Unique Tribute "Bubba" has
created!
Meeting Ray "Bubba" Sorenson was a delight. He is an unassuming,
gracious, talented young man! What parent wouldn't be Proud to call him
their own! His family is dedicated to his efforts in every way. Ray has a
most Profound and Special gift, REVERENCE! Humility is his most endearing
trait! All the while he was receiving well deserved appreciation for his
artistic message, he continued to reflect his Respect for those he Honors.
I asked "Bubba" at his art show in town if he would write a message on a
"Patriotic Pillow" cover. I explained the "Patriotic Pillows" are never to
be sold! They are gifts to our Gold Star Families, Healing Heroes &
Veterans! This is what he wrote; "All of you Soldiers are my inspiration.
Thank You is not enough." Ray "Bubba" Sorenson II
"Bubba" also too wrote a personal message on a photo of his 2008 Tribute, to
the Murphy Family! Dan Murphy is the father of Michael Patrick Murphy. Dan
is a comrade member of the National Military Order of the Purple Heart
Association. Maureen; Michael's Mom, Dan; his Father, as well as his
brother would have been very Proud to see Michael REMEBERED in this way! I
was moved to tears, from the likeness and obvious devotion done through
these portraits!
"Bubba" it was an Honor to meet such a fine young man such as yourself! It
is obvious why you are so grounded, your Patriotism emanates from your
Family! Thank You for allowing us to be a part of a DECADE Celebration of
Your DEVOTION! The Heart of America beats in the Heartland!
Web site: Congressional Medal of Honor Society
NEVER FORGET!
GOD BLESS THIS GREAT NATION & HER DEFENDERS!
Check out the Veteran's art section to view the lovely images of
"The Freedom Rock!"
Click here to visit this topic in the forums....| Posted: June 18, 2008.