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Fallen Never Forgotten
A Non-Profit Organization
Fallen Never Forgotten
A Non-Profit Organization
| OUR RECENT ACTIVITIES |
Monday, October 1st, 2007
Award of Recogition was presented to
Richard Reese the owner of 7-11 in Carlsbad located
at the corner of Paseo Del Norte and Palomar Airport
Road.
RIchard and his entire staff recieved this Award for
their steadfast support of Our Fallen Soldier.
Richard's store was the very first retail supporter for
OFS. He has helped us with Fundraising of our
"FREEDOM IS NOT FREE" Black Memorial bracelets
from their debut and helped spark public awareness
to his community!
We thank Richard and his staff for their continued
enthusiasm and support!
Award of Recogition was presented to
Richard Reese the owner of 7-11 in Carlsbad located
at the corner of Paseo Del Norte and Palomar Airport
Road.
RIchard and his entire staff recieved this Award for
their steadfast support of Our Fallen Soldier.
Richard's store was the very first retail supporter for
OFS. He has helped us with Fundraising of our
"FREEDOM IS NOT FREE" Black Memorial bracelets
from their debut and helped spark public awareness
to his community!
We thank Richard and his staff for their continued
enthusiasm and support!
Saturday, September 29th, 2007
We were PROUD to accept an invitation
from the The Army Navy Academy in
Carlsbad, CA to take part in their annual
Open House Festivities. We were given an
invitation by The Beta Club , which is the
largest service group on campus. They
were generous in their sponsorship of
OFS for this school wide event. We were
HONORED to set up a Awareness Booth
on their campus during open house.
Beta Club is a group of honor cadets that
do many community outreach events each
year. Now nearly 60 students belong to
this elite group that has been in existence
for over 4 years. These boys extend their
hand to the community in many ways.
The school was established in 1910, and
has remained a all boy school for students
7th -12 grade. Most of the 330 boys that
attend the school along the shores of
beautiful Carlsbad, are boarders at the
school and come from as far away as Asia.
The club is under the guiidance of faculity
advisor Grace Raimondi. I was a honor to
be amoung such fine young men.
We thank the cadets, ANA and Mrs.
Raimondi for the opportunity to speak to
the parents of ANA cadets and bring
awareness to the missions of OFS.
| Gold Star Sister and OFS Co-Founder Kelly Luisi with Beta Club Cadet |
| Gold Star Nephew Alex Luisi Setting up OFS booth |
September 19, 2007
Provided travel assistance
Today we were able to help the mother of a Fallen
Hero get to the Memorial service for her son. She is
traveling from out of state to Fort Hood Army Base.
We are greatful to our supporters for allowing us to
continue our work.... helping those left behind!
Provided travel assistance
Today we were able to help the mother of a Fallen
Hero get to the Memorial service for her son. She is
traveling from out of state to Fort Hood Army Base.
We are greatful to our supporters for allowing us to
continue our work.... helping those left behind!
August 17-19
Co-Sponsorship of CAMP LIFE
CampLIFE, sponsored by Helping Unite Gold Star
Survivors and held at Ski ‘n Scats summer camp,
hosted Austin and other Gold Star children.
CampLIFE ran Aug. 17-19. Our Fallen Soldier was
honored to provide charter bus transportation for
Gold Star families to and from the camp.
Co-Sponsorship of CAMP LIFE
CampLIFE, sponsored by Helping Unite Gold Star
Survivors and held at Ski ‘n Scats summer camp,
hosted Austin and other Gold Star children.
CampLIFE ran Aug. 17-19. Our Fallen Soldier was
honored to provide charter bus transportation for
Gold Star families to and from the camp.
Monday October 8, 2007
Our Fallen Soldier presnts it's Award of Recognition
to Ron Perry of Florseville, Texas.
Ron and Christine Perry are owners of Graytown
Heating and Air. The Perry family are steadfast
supporters of Our Fallen Soldier and close friends
of our OFS family.
Our Fallen Soldier presnts it's Award of Recognition
to Ron Perry of Florseville, Texas.
Ron and Christine Perry are owners of Graytown
Heating and Air. The Perry family are steadfast
supporters of Our Fallen Soldier and close friends
of our OFS family.
JC Colnot with Ron Perry
| Richard Reese and Kelly Luisi |
December 5th 2007
On behalf of our many wonderful donors,
Our Fallen Soldier made a $2,000 donation
to Fisher House, BAMC, Ft. Sam Houston,
San Antonio, Texas
A Fisher House™ is "a home away from home"
for families of patients receiving medical care at
major military and VA medical centers. The
homes are normally located within walking
distance of the treatment facility or have
transportation available. There are 38 Fisher
Houses, with five more in construction. Learn
more about Future Houses.
On behalf of our many wonderful donors,
Our Fallen Soldier made a $2,000 donation
to Fisher House, BAMC, Ft. Sam Houston,
San Antonio, Texas
A Fisher House™ is "a home away from home"
for families of patients receiving medical care at
major military and VA medical centers. The
homes are normally located within walking
distance of the treatment facility or have
transportation available. There are 38 Fisher
Houses, with five more in construction. Learn
more about Future Houses.
Yesterday, February 5th - Kelly of Our Fallen Soldier
had the distinct pleasure of going to the Wounded
Warrior Center on Camp Pendleton. There she met
many brave and courageous soldiers that have been
injured during combat. Kelly was accompanied by
Jim Gualarte, Supporter, Friend and Volunteer for
Our Fallen Soldier. Our Fallen Soldier donated 12
"Hero" comfort blankets to the group... to show our
appreciation! Many of these young men face months
if not years of rehab and surgeries. Kelly was so
amazed at their willingness, when ready to get back
to the front lines of Iraq. There was a incredible
sense of loyalty to their country and their
"brotherhood" in the Marines! It was great to hear
their stories and share with them. They are truly an
amazing group of men. Our Fallen Soldier looks
forward to working and assisting with Wounded
Warriors and helping these soldiers!
had the distinct pleasure of going to the Wounded
Warrior Center on Camp Pendleton. There she met
many brave and courageous soldiers that have been
injured during combat. Kelly was accompanied by
Jim Gualarte, Supporter, Friend and Volunteer for
Our Fallen Soldier. Our Fallen Soldier donated 12
"Hero" comfort blankets to the group... to show our
appreciation! Many of these young men face months
if not years of rehab and surgeries. Kelly was so
amazed at their willingness, when ready to get back
to the front lines of Iraq. There was a incredible
sense of loyalty to their country and their
"brotherhood" in the Marines! It was great to hear
their stories and share with them. They are truly an
amazing group of men. Our Fallen Soldier looks
forward to working and assisting with Wounded
Warriors and helping these soldiers!
| Kelly Luisi pictured with our true American Heros during a visit to The Wounded Warrior Center on USMC Camp Pendleton, California |
| Jim Gualarte |
Our Fallen Soldier had another very busy month....
June 2008
We sent two Marines home from the Wounded Warrior Battalion West at Camp Pendleton California,
for much needed family time. We were honored to help both of these Marines that were currently
staying a the Wounded Warrior Center. Both Marines are recovering from Combat injuries they
endured while serving in Iraq.
Also, Jim from Our Fallen Soldier traveled to the Wounded Warrior Center in Hawaii and presented
14 Wounded Warriors with "Hero" Blankets. We will post pictures soon of that special event. Our
head volunteer Jim, is a Vietnam Veteran himself and was honored to present these blankets on
behalf of Our Fallen Soldier.
Our Fallen Soldier was honored to be a guest at the "Canine Companion Assistance Graduation" in
June as well. We are working to get this program up and running with some of our Wounded
Warriors - to help assist them with daily tasks. It is a remarkable program that pairs highly trained
dogs with people with various degrees of disabilities.
We continued in June to receive many requests for assistance and tried to fulfill as many requests
as possible. We also continue to outreach to children of fallen soldiers with our "Comfort" blankets.
We love hearing from the kids after they have received their special blankets. It warms our heart to
let these very special children know that these blankets are given to them by everyone involved with
Our Fallen Soldier. If you know of a child of a fallen soldier, please contact us as we are always
searching for these children to give the blankets too.
We also provided assistance for travel to a father of a fallen soldier on the East Coast. We are
thankful for all who support us and allow us to outreach to this family!
We are continuing to work to engage soldiers at the Wounded Warrior Centers around the nation in
activities that will provide them with emotional, physical and financial support during their
rehabilitation. There is a increase in the rate of suicide among our military coming home after
sometimes numerous deployments - that frankly can not be ignored! We are beginning to plan
activities to get these soldiers out and about on a regular bases in our communities, and realize their
potential and value in our society! Volunteers are always needed for these events, so let us know if
you would like to help out.
We are currently on many projects for July and the remainder of the year.. so check back often.
June 2008
We sent two Marines home from the Wounded Warrior Battalion West at Camp Pendleton California,
for much needed family time. We were honored to help both of these Marines that were currently
staying a the Wounded Warrior Center. Both Marines are recovering from Combat injuries they
endured while serving in Iraq.
Also, Jim from Our Fallen Soldier traveled to the Wounded Warrior Center in Hawaii and presented
14 Wounded Warriors with "Hero" Blankets. We will post pictures soon of that special event. Our
head volunteer Jim, is a Vietnam Veteran himself and was honored to present these blankets on
behalf of Our Fallen Soldier.
Our Fallen Soldier was honored to be a guest at the "Canine Companion Assistance Graduation" in
June as well. We are working to get this program up and running with some of our Wounded
Warriors - to help assist them with daily tasks. It is a remarkable program that pairs highly trained
dogs with people with various degrees of disabilities.
We continued in June to receive many requests for assistance and tried to fulfill as many requests
as possible. We also continue to outreach to children of fallen soldiers with our "Comfort" blankets.
We love hearing from the kids after they have received their special blankets. It warms our heart to
let these very special children know that these blankets are given to them by everyone involved with
Our Fallen Soldier. If you know of a child of a fallen soldier, please contact us as we are always
searching for these children to give the blankets too.
We also provided assistance for travel to a father of a fallen soldier on the East Coast. We are
thankful for all who support us and allow us to outreach to this family!
We are continuing to work to engage soldiers at the Wounded Warrior Centers around the nation in
activities that will provide them with emotional, physical and financial support during their
rehabilitation. There is a increase in the rate of suicide among our military coming home after
sometimes numerous deployments - that frankly can not be ignored! We are beginning to plan
activities to get these soldiers out and about on a regular bases in our communities, and realize their
potential and value in our society! Volunteers are always needed for these events, so let us know if
you would like to help out.
We are currently on many projects for July and the remainder of the year.. so check back often.
| MotoKids honored all fallen soldiers during a Memorial Day ceremony at Lake Elsinor MX Park California |