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ROLLING THUNDER ® Salute to Veterans Ride VIII

Friday, 02 July 2010 16:27 |

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ROLLING THUNDER ® Chapter 4, NY Salute to Veterans Ride VIII

This years’ ride is in conjunction with “The Home of the Free Because of the Brave” radiothon at the Villa Roma Resort on Sunday, August 29, 2010.

Riders will start forming up at 11:00 AM in the staging area in front of the Monticello Shop-Rite located in the Thompson Plaza on State Route 42, Monticello, N.Y.

Sgt. Eddie Ryan, USMC, and family will be honoring us by leading the ride this year.

Suggested donation of $10 per person - checks to be made out to, SCAF Com. For Families of War Vets, at our destination.

Kick stands up at 1:30 PM.

Contact info: Bear (845) 807-8325

GFG 2010 a Huge Success!

Wednesday, 30 June 2010 00:00 |

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Golf Tournament for local Families of fallen or wounded Iraq and Afghanistan soldiers raises $20,000

Barbara Allen, wife of fallen soldiers speaks at Committee for the Families of Iraq and Afghanistan War Vets event.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: On Monday, June 28^th, Barbara Allen of Chester, New York, wife of the late Lieutenant Louis Allen, addressed the gathering at the Committee for the Families of Iraq and Afghanistan War Vets’ third annual Golf for Good outing and expressed her gratitude for the Committee’s work on behalf of the families of local soldiers wounded or killed in Afghanistan. It was the first time Ms. Allen has spoken at a fundraising event.

The tournament netted over $15,000 for local families—over three times the amount raised at last year’s outing.

Golf for Good 2010 - Gallery

Wednesday, 30 June 2010 00:00 |

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Golf Tournament for local Families of fallen or wounded Iraq and Afghanistan soldiers raises $20,000

The tournament netted over $15,000 for local families—over three times the amount raised at last year’s outing.

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Shopright Presentation

Tuesday, 01 June 2010 00:00 |

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Shopright stores put together a video presentation honoring those warriors who have fallen in battle.
Shopright Stores has been the committee's biggest supporter and largest contributor and we give thanks to the tireless efforts of Terry Allen and her staff at Shopright Stores. Please support Shopright as they have made a monumental contribution to the community and our Veterans.

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Memorial Day

Monday, 31 May 2010 10:52 |

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For most it is a three-day weekend, filled with bar-b-que’s and picnics . . . A time to get away from the normal humdrum of the week. For other’s it’s the beginning of summer, a time to look towards the long lazy days and a time to plan your summer get-a-ways. Though for some, Memorial Day holds a special significance.