Hero Stories for air force family support

We have to thank Melody Pigg for sending us another letter about her son Marshall Pigg. This is her 13th instillation and we're honored to publish it here. ---------------- One of the greatest gifts we've been given in life is our memory.  The human brain has amazing capabilities to retain facts and figures, knowledge, and moments from your life.  Some are moments that when reflected upon can bring you great joy.  Then there are other life changing moments that can give you sadness and grief ...

Missourians Supporting Missouri's Combat Wounded Veterans The mission of the M1 for Vets Project of the Owensville Gun Club is to perpetuate the recognition of our combat wounded veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan for their sacrifices in the War on Terror. The project was initiated by John J O'Shea of North Carolina as a vehicle of recognition for a combat wounded friend of his two sons, both active duty Marines. The first rifle was presented in December 2005. Since then over 150 rifles have be...

WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – For the past two years, one troop-support organization has made sure children of fallen servicemembers have an avalanche of fun. “Snowball Express” began in December 2006 with the mission of providing hope and new memories to military children who have lost a parent since 9/11. “The belief is these children should never be forgotten by a grateful nation,” said Roy White, the group’s chairman of the board and a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel. ...

America Supports You: Group Builds Homes for Wounded Troops June 2, 2008 By Jamie Findlater WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – Building or remodeling homes to accommodate the needs of severely wounded warriors returning from Iraq and Afghanistan is the way Kirt Rebello and everyone else involved with “Homes for Our Troops” have chosen to thank servicemembers for their sacrifice. “A wounded servicemember’s life is forever changed,” Rebello -- vice president and projects director for ...

America Supports You: Drive Offers Chance to Show Patriotism By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 22, 2008 – Tens of thousands of care packages will be packed and ready for shipping to servicemembers deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan and on ships at sea in time for Independence Day. Operation Gratitude’s annual “Patriotic Drive” makes sure servicemembers have a little piece of home around the nation’s birthday. "This will be the fastest-paced care package drive we ...

Commission Urges Americans to Pause, Reflect on Memorial Day By Meghan Vittrup American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 22, 2008 – While Americans enjoy the traditional summer kick-off weekend with vacations, backyard barbecues, pool openings and picnics, the White House Commission on Remembrance is asking them to take a moment on Memorial Day to remember the true meaning of the holiday. The National Moment of Remembrance was created “to provide a time of remembrance for America’s fallen...

We got this wonderful letter from Deb Meyers today. She lost her step-son in Iraq five years ago and presented President Bush with a HeroBracelet bearing his name, PFC Jason Meyer. ------------------ Dear HeroBracelets, 08 APR 2008 marked the 5th anniversary of Jason's death. We were able to go to Arlington Cemitary, Washington, DC to be with Jason that day. On 09 APR 2008, we were privileged to be invited to a very special ceremony. We took part in a wreath laying ceremony with other Gold St...

Every so often we hear from a HeroBracelet wearer asking to find more information about the service member on their memorial bracelet. Since thousands of you are wearing HeroBracelets memorializing someone you'd never met, we'd like to share a Web site that you might be interested in. The site is www.fallenheroesmemorial.com. This site is a place where friends, family and strangers can post letters and memories about a fallen service member. There is a page there for each one lost in combat....

Great list of support organizations. AAFES Gift Certificates http://www.aafes.com/docs/homefront.htm The Army and Air Force Exchange Services is where most servicemen and women do their shopping. You can purchase gift certificates for those in Iraq and those hospitalized. Adopt a Platoon http://www.adoptaplatoon.org/ Adopt a Platoon has several ongoing projects to ensure that every soldier overseas does not walk away from mail call empty-handed. "America Supports You" Program (U.S. Departmen...

Snowball Express Snowball Express has a simple mission, provide new memories and smiles to the faces of those children and surviving spouses of those fallen heroes since 9/11. They do this in several ways. The largest is an annual event in which all registered families are brought to California for an all expense paid weekend to visit Disneyland and other wonderful experiences with hundreds of other children and spouses. Described by Bill White, President, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund as the #...