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Holidays of Giving

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Holidays of Giving – Fisher House (Arizona)

The Son’s of the American Legion, Detachment of Arizona is involved with this organization and I highly recommend this charity. If you have a little extra cash, I’m sure it would benefit this group immensely. Thank You.

Mission Statement
Charities Helping American Military Patriots…

A nonprofit organization, created for the collection of donated monetary funds from the public. To be used for an identified cause that supports veterans and their families.

Our Goals

To provide a simple and covenant method of collecting and disseminating donated funds to a designated cause, event or charity that has been approved by the Board of Directors. Maintain a transparent and honest working relationship with supporters of the foundation. To maintain a secure handling of all proceeds that are entrusted into the foundation. Ensuring that such proceeds are distributed to the designated cause, event or charity.

Our Objective
Public trust is of the utmost important success to our mission. The foundation does not have any paid employees. All of the Board of Directors are volunteers, dedicated to the success of the foundation. The foundation will maintain proper records and meeting minutes according to the Arizona Corporation Commission. Our 501(c)3 status is located on the Arizona Corporation Commission website under C.H.A.M.P. Foundation # 22113237. All funds that are received, deposited and distributed will be accurately documented and recorded through the foundation financial branch opened in the name of CHAMP Foundation in Tucson Arizona. A Confirmation Letter of Receipt will be mailed to all donors which will include the C.H.A.M.P. Foundation EIN # for tax deduction purposes.

Holidays of Giving

 

 

GI Josh Dog

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GI Josh Dog

Have you ever heard of GI Josh Dog? Todays blog will be a little different and dedicated to a little plush dog that is doing some great work.

About The GI Josh Project
Every day there are many brave men and women who leave their homes to defend our country. Many of the silent victims left behind are their families. The adjustments they make while their loved one serves either here or abroad are many. And the loneliness and the unique fears they share while their loved one is away are real.
The GI Josh Project chronicles the journey Josh and Smudge make with young Cassie, whose daddy is sent abroad during our nation’s military operations in the Middle East. Josh and Smudge befriend Cassie, who is lonely and heartbroken over her daddy’s departure. Together they find coping tools which help Cassie during this trying and difficult time. Even though Cassie is still lonely, the love and comfort Josh and Smudge bring to her family helps them soldier through this difficult time together until her daddy’s triumphal return from his deployment.

 

GI Josh Dog

The photo above is me and GI Josh attending a deployment of 19 National Guardsmen in June, for every 2 little GI Josh Dogs purchased at $20 – 1 larger size is given to the Soldier to give to their child to make it less stressful on the time away. When Mom or Dad is away they can skype and read the book and interact with their child. Click the link or check with your local American Legion and support this wonderful idea.

Sons of the American Legion

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Founded in 1932, Sons of The American Legion exists to honor the service and sacrifice of Legionnaires. Sons of The American Legion members include males of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S. military and were eligible for American Legion membership.

 

My Grandfather Harry Birkemeyer served in the military and to honor his service and continue the tradition of volunteering I joined The American Legion Post 107 and I currently have been contributing by writing a home seal at http://alpost107.wordpress.com

I also have agreed to serve as the Adjutant (secretary) of the Squadron and I’m quite pleased that the Sons of the American Legion has decided to update the online procedure for membership (right up my alley).

I also have spent a few years (15) as a Scoutmaster in Florida served as a Big Brother and served on their Board of Directors. So here is my challenge to you, volunteer and if you do please tell me about your service. If your Father or Grandfather served in the military, volunteer to the Sons of the American Legion near where you live and lets Pay It Forward. Thanks to our Veterans and all who have served.

4/19/95 and 9/11/2001

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FlyingStarFlagToday’s home seal – is not bug related but is in honor of those you gave their lives on April 19, 1995 Oklahoma bombing and 09/11/01 and all you have given their lives in defense of our country.

“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13

Thanks to the soldiers, police and fire departments who serve each and every day to protect us. I’m reminded daily of the sacrifice made to defend our country. Freedom is not free, God Bless America and God Bless our Troops and those that protect us!

 

A very unusual email, time to call in the military.

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—– Forwarded message —–
Subject: unusual pods
Date: Thu, Aug 8, 2013 5:13 pm

 

My wife Becky and I have discovered some strange pods out in the garden. They were big…about the size of a toddler, resembling bundles of wrapped, dark-green leaves. We didn’t plant them, so we figured they must be some sort of weed. I have found that they can be destroyed with either a pitchfork or a garden hoe. 
 
Some beautiful pink flowers blossomed on one of them. Our friend Elizabeth brought some of the flowers to her house.
 
A while later I went out there and one of the pods had opened, revealing something that looked like a human! It had some adult features but It has no details, no character … It’s unformed. It lacked distinguishing characteristics and even bore a slight resemblance to me. Creepy! I got scared and went to Elizabeth’s house and found the same thing happening at her place, where the pod by that time had formed into something that was nearly her exact double. When I got back to my place, my pod person was gone.
 
The police have been no help, so I’m turning to Pro Best. Everyone says you’re pros, and you’re the best! We trust you to help with these creatures, in their invasion into our back yard and into our lives. Thank you, Pro Best for your quick reply!
 

—Scott L

 

Wasn’t this a movie, I think I recall “Invasion of the Body Snatchers“ “A small-town doctor learns that the population of his community is being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates.” Taken from International Movie dataBase.

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