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| Victory Life Church (Oct 25 09) |
| Today was our first opportunity to speak before a church congregation. Victory life in Hampton, VA was gracious to allow us to participate in their Sunday service and to make a special flag presentation to Tita Derrow in memory of her son CW2 Ian D. Manuel ~ 8 Jan 2004 ~ Iraq. Congressman Randy Forbes joined us today in the emotional tribute. We pray many more churches will follow this example in remembering Gold Star families in their areas.
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| North Carolina Chapter (Oct 24 09) |
| The first Chapter outside Virginia was officially launched today in Ayden, NC. Kathy Moore and her team will be taking the vision to their state as many more families will be introduced to the vision. We applaud their passion and look eagerly forward to tremendous success.
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| FRA National convention (Oct 21 09) |
| Honor and Remember was invited to the Fleet Reserve national convention in Virginia Beach, VA. During the opening ceremony we were able to introduce the membership to Honor and Remember and to make a special flag presentation to the family of Sgt Jayton D. Patterson ~ 15 Jan 2005 ~ Iraq. We have been overwhelmingly accepted by both th emen and women of this organization. The FRA was the first veterans organization to nationally support our cause.
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| Fort Bragg presentation (Oct 10 09) |
| Honor and Remember team members traveled to Fort Bragg to present personalized flags to the wife and daughters of SFC Greg D. Cardott ~ 12 Jan 1995 ~ Haiti. What an amazing day as this family was remembered for their sacrifice and those that attended deeply touched.
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| MOAA letter of endorsement (Oct 5 09) |
| Received an official letter of support for congressional bill HR 1034 from the Military Officers Association of America.
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| Gold Star Mother's Banquet (Sept 26 09) |
| This evening during the National Gold Star Mother's banquet in Alexandria, VA presented two personalized flags in honor of CPT Glen P. Adams Jr. ~ 5 April 1988 ~ Germany, Sgt Jeffery D. Young ~ 23 Oct 1983 ~ Beirut
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| Arlington Presentations (Sept 26 09) |
| Met with three families this morning from the 1/8 marine families. At Arlington Cemetery in the visitor center I was able to present personalized flags to in honor of Sgt David M. Caruso, LCpl David B. Houck, LCpl Bradley M. Faircloth.
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| Dennis Miller Radio (Sept 22 09) |
| Today I was privileged to be interviewed on the National Dennis Miller Radio show. Mr Miller was extremely positive and supportive as he gave me time to share our vision with his listening audience. Today gave us a rare boost. Thank you my friend!
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| MOWW meeting (Sept 15 09) |
| Was honored to be invited as the guest speaker at the Virginia Beach MOWW monthly meeting. Always an honor to spend time with dedicated passionate veterans.
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| WGCB Interview (Sept 10 09) |
| Traveled to Redlion PA for a television interview with Dr. Catherine Bene. A marvelous patriot and an important opportunity to share our story.
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