It is that time of year again. Students are heading back to school. Fall is right around the corner. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those along our southern coasts who have been impacted by the hurricanes, and by the wildfires out west.
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Having had our own brush with fire on the land where the wreaths come from – we so appreciate all the volunteers who pitch in on a moment’s notice, and work long after others have gone home.
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It is the spirit of America, exhibited each day by the men and women who wear the uniform, and are willing to put it all on the line for others.
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It makes me proud to say, “I’m and American. Yes, I am!”
~ Karen Worcester and,
The Whole Wreaths Across America Team
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This Week’s News From WAA
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USAF Colonel Larry Lang Commander and Conductor of the United States Air Force Band hopes you enjoy this broadcast.”The quality of these recordings is a testament to the excellence demonstrated by our Airmen musicians, along with these special musical guests.”
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As Aaron Van Beek, Location Coordinator for Sioux Center, Iowa, placed Chris Kyle’s tag in Maine the announcement was made that the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation and Wreaths Across America have agreed to collaborate with the support of their respective programs.
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Maverick Transportation, LLC in Arkansas was started in 1980, and today Steve Williams, the son of a steel hauler owns the company.
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Live streaming at noon on Wednesday, we will be talking about WAA’s new regional format, including more support and resources for our locations and groups. We will also talk about the upcoming 100 Reasons Why campaign
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Want To Show Your Support?
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Important Dates This Week
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On this day in 1813, the United States gets its nickname, Uncle Sam. The name is linked to Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from Troy, New York, who supplied barrels of beef to the United States Army during the War of 1812.
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Mark Your Calendars – Invite Your Friends
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We would love to hear from you on any of these channels:
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Do you know of a patriotic story for or about our veterans, that we should be sharing? We would love to hear it!
Note: Have you ever had a conversation with a “reporter-bot?” We set this up to collect stories 24/7 or whenever it is convenient for you, and then the WAA Social Media Team can join the conversation. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Did you miss one of our recent newsletters? You can see the archive and update your email settings (there is a MONTHLY or a WEEKLY option) in our new Newsletter Central.
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“Remember this…. In truth a person dies twice, once when he stops breathing, and a second time when somebody mentions his or her name for the last time. Join us in December when over one million volunteers nationwide, will say the names of a million fallen out loud, to make sure they will never be forgotten.”
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This Week’s Newsletter Is Sponsored By:
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Royal Canadian Legion, US Branch #25 