Every time I see "September 11th" on a calendar, it stands out, and makes me pause. It's a date that will never be the same for any American who remembers that day.
I'd just like to take a moment today to thank all of our wonderful men and women serving in our military. You are brave in ways I can only imagine and strong in ways I deeply admire. Thank you too to the families across America who have a relative serving overseas.
I'd like to encourage all of you to honor this day by doing something to support our troops. There are a lot of wonderful charities and programs that support our military and their families.
One excellent program is the USO (United Service Organizations, Inc.), which donates care packages and phone cards to the troops, operates mobile canteens and USO Centers in airports and battle zones, and sponsors the celebrity entertainment tours. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the USO here.
A fun and free way to send a message of support is the "Let's Say Thanks" website that Xerox is sponsoring. You can select a postcard design and add your own personal message and Xerox will deliver it to a member of our military serving overseas. Design your postcard here.
The Heart of Freedom, Inc. is a local organization founded by several local Young Republicans that raises money for a variety of efforts to support our troops and their families. The group is run entirely by volunteers, so 100% of all proceeds go to their cause. Each year they select a specific charity to support, and this year, they are raising funds for the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund, which benefits the children of our fallen soldiers. You can find information about donating to The Heart of Freedom, Inc. here (includes a PayPal link).
Thank you everyone. God Bless America and God Bless Our Troops.
- Sarah
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