Run for the Fallen
When: Sunday, Sept. 15th
Where: Odiorne State Park
Rye, NH
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
The Lcpl Michael Geary memorial Ride
The Lcpl Michael Geary memorial Ride
The 2nd Annual Lcpl Michael Geary memorial ride is on September 8, 2013. The ride leaves at 10:00am goes to the NH State Veterans Cemetery for a wreath laying ceremony and returns to the Derry NH VFW 18 Railroad Ave, Derry NH for a spaghetti dinner, live music , raffles, t-shirts etc. Cost for a rider is $25.00, $20.00 a passenger.Rain date is Sept 15 th.
The 2nd Annual Lcpl Michael Geary memorial ride is on September 8, 2013. The ride leaves at 10:00am goes to the NH State Veterans Cemetery for a wreath laying ceremony and returns to the Derry NH VFW 18 Railroad Ave, Derry NH for a spaghetti dinner, live music , raffles, t-shirts etc. Cost for a rider is $25.00, $20.00 a passenger.Rain date is Sept 15 th.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Armed Forces Day Prayer
SPECIAL PRAYERS -- Armed Forces Day Each year, we in America set aside the third Saturday in May to honor our Nation's Armed Forces. . . . . . .
ARMY -- I am an American Soldier. I am a Warrior and a member of a team. 'First to fight for the right, And to build the Nation's might, And the Army goes rolling along......'
MARINES -- Before God I swear this creed. My rifle and I are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. 'From the Halls of Montezuma, To the shores of Tripoli, We fight our country's battles, In the air, on land, and sea.......'
NAVY -- I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. 'Anchors Aweigh, my boys, Anchors Aweigh, Farewell to college joys , We sail at break of day, 'ay 'ay 'ay .......'
AIR FORCE -- I am an American Airman. I am a Warrior. I have answered my nation's call. 'Off we go into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun; Here they come zooming to meet our thunder, At 'em boys, Give 'er the gun........'
COAST GUARD -- I am proud to be a United States Coast Guardsman. I revere that long line of expert seamen who by their devotion to duty and sacrifice of self have made it possible for me to be a member of a service honored and respected, in peace and in war, throughout the world. 'We're always ready for the call, We place our trust in Thee. Through surf and storm and howling gale, High shall our purpose be........'
As the mothers, fathers, family, and friends of this proud and outstanding fighting force, what better way to honor our heroes than through prayer to the Almighty? May we stand together this Saturday, May 18, 2013, as the enduring force of strength behind our military men and women ~ lifting our voices in prayer ~ giving faithful word to the Almighty for their protection, thanksgiving for their well being, petition for their wisdom, and appreciation for their service. God Bless the Men and Women of Our Armed Forces!!!
Prayers,
Rev. Lin McGee
National Chaplain Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. 860-379-1298
ARMY -- I am an American Soldier. I am a Warrior and a member of a team. 'First to fight for the right, And to build the Nation's might, And the Army goes rolling along......'
MARINES -- Before God I swear this creed. My rifle and I are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. 'From the Halls of Montezuma, To the shores of Tripoli, We fight our country's battles, In the air, on land, and sea.......'
NAVY -- I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. 'Anchors Aweigh, my boys, Anchors Aweigh, Farewell to college joys , We sail at break of day, 'ay 'ay 'ay .......'
AIR FORCE -- I am an American Airman. I am a Warrior. I have answered my nation's call. 'Off we go into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun; Here they come zooming to meet our thunder, At 'em boys, Give 'er the gun........'
COAST GUARD -- I am proud to be a United States Coast Guardsman. I revere that long line of expert seamen who by their devotion to duty and sacrifice of self have made it possible for me to be a member of a service honored and respected, in peace and in war, throughout the world. 'We're always ready for the call, We place our trust in Thee. Through surf and storm and howling gale, High shall our purpose be........'
As the mothers, fathers, family, and friends of this proud and outstanding fighting force, what better way to honor our heroes than through prayer to the Almighty? May we stand together this Saturday, May 18, 2013, as the enduring force of strength behind our military men and women ~ lifting our voices in prayer ~ giving faithful word to the Almighty for their protection, thanksgiving for their well being, petition for their wisdom, and appreciation for their service. God Bless the Men and Women of Our Armed Forces!!!
Prayers,
Rev. Lin McGee
National Chaplain Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. 860-379-1298
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Military Mothers ~ A Mother's Day Tribute
This Sunday, moms across the country will be treated to breakfast in bed, homemade cards, bouquets of flowers and fancy dinners in restaurants. But for those who have sons and daughters fighting wars overseas, Mother’s Day won’t be all roses.
The term "Military Mothers" describes two distinct groups of women. On the one hand, it describes mothers whose sons and daughters are members of the military. On the other, it describes mothers who are themselves members of the military.
Though many military mothers have grown used to their children’s absences on Mother’s Day and other special occasions, it doesn’t make those times any easier especially for moms whose sons and daughters are in the line of fire in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Mothers whose children are in the military and deployed to military bases around the world or serving in a war zone far from home, live with daily fear and worry for the lives of those to whom they gave birth, and nurtured into the fine young men and women they are. They worry that those children may return home with missing limbs or with PTSD, and may not be the same person who deployed, or that they may return in a flag-draped casket.
And mothers, who must leave their children behind to go to a war zone far from home, live with daily fear for their own lives because they worry about the possibility that their children may have to grow up without a mother. And they worry about the impact their absence will have on little psyches, and whether that impact will be lasting.
We assure you, both groups are heroes.
And we'd like to wish them, and all the other mothers out there, a Happy Mother's Day!
The term "Military Mothers" describes two distinct groups of women. On the one hand, it describes mothers whose sons and daughters are members of the military. On the other, it describes mothers who are themselves members of the military.
Though many military mothers have grown used to their children’s absences on Mother’s Day and other special occasions, it doesn’t make those times any easier especially for moms whose sons and daughters are in the line of fire in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Mothers whose children are in the military and deployed to military bases around the world or serving in a war zone far from home, live with daily fear and worry for the lives of those to whom they gave birth, and nurtured into the fine young men and women they are. They worry that those children may return home with missing limbs or with PTSD, and may not be the same person who deployed, or that they may return in a flag-draped casket.
And mothers, who must leave their children behind to go to a war zone far from home, live with daily fear for their own lives because they worry about the possibility that their children may have to grow up without a mother. And they worry about the impact their absence will have on little psyches, and whether that impact will be lasting.
We assure you, both groups are heroes.
And we'd like to wish them, and all the other mothers out there, a Happy Mother's Day!
Sunday, March 31, 2013
A Easter Message
Easter is a message of love for others, and of sacrifice for others.
And around this world our troops sacrifice daily for the betterment of others.
They risk their lives and health to set others free.
They risk them to protect children.
They risk them for other men.
... They risk them for other women.
They risk them for their fellows.
They risk them to build free nations for others.
To build schools for kids.
To protect woman and children from oppressors.
To build people up.
They do great and wonderful Good at risk to themselves.
And they ask nothing in return It is often said that only two people have ever offered to die for us. Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. One for your soul, one for your freedom.
And therefore I give this Easter prayer for the young men and mature men, and the young women and mature women, who risk themselves daily for me and for you and for others.
May He watch over you.
May He guide you and keep you safe.
May He comfort your soul and give you peace from the things you see.
May His love, kindness and mercy follow you each day in each step.
May He favor you over those who risk little yet expect much.
May He walk with you and protect you by his presence.
May He bless you, wrap you in his presence, and show you the way.
May He make his face to shine upon you in your times of need.
May He grant you peace from the storms within all the days of your life.
Martin C. Boire
Easter, 2010
And around this world our troops sacrifice daily for the betterment of others.
They risk their lives and health to set others free.
They risk them to protect children.
They risk them for other men.
... They risk them for other women.
They risk them for their fellows.
They risk them to build free nations for others.
To build schools for kids.
To protect woman and children from oppressors.
To build people up.
They do great and wonderful Good at risk to themselves.
And they ask nothing in return It is often said that only two people have ever offered to die for us. Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. One for your soul, one for your freedom.
And therefore I give this Easter prayer for the young men and mature men, and the young women and mature women, who risk themselves daily for me and for you and for others.
May He watch over you.
May He guide you and keep you safe.
May He comfort your soul and give you peace from the things you see.
May His love, kindness and mercy follow you each day in each step.
May He favor you over those who risk little yet expect much.
May He walk with you and protect you by his presence.
May He bless you, wrap you in his presence, and show you the way.
May He make his face to shine upon you in your times of need.
May He grant you peace from the storms within all the days of your life.
Martin C. Boire
Easter, 2010
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran
For All Who Served ~ Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran
When: March 30, 2013
Time: 2:00pm
Where: National Guard AASF hanger
Regional Drive, Concord, NH
Come to be recognized for your service
Come to recognized our Vietnam veterans and their families
Whether you are a veteran or never served in the military, please come to Thank and Welcome Home our Vietnam veterans!
When: March 30, 2013
Time: 2:00pm
Where: National Guard AASF hanger
Regional Drive, Concord, NH
Come to be recognized for your service
Come to recognized our Vietnam veterans and their families
Whether you are a veteran or never served in the military, please come to Thank and Welcome Home our Vietnam veterans!
Thursday, March 14, 2013
You are the Champion ~ Our Heroes .... Their Siblings
It was the summer of 2010 when my brother deployed. Just how I thought the war would eventually end, my denial assumed he would never be deployed. The amount of emotions hit you like a ton of bricks. You don’t know what to expect, you don’t know how to feel, or if it’s right feeling sad. It’s a crazy mix of emotions.
The Deployment Roller Coaster.
The Deployment Roller Coaster.
The one thing I quickly realized is how siblings often stand in the background. Truthfully, there are no resources out there for us. Whether it deals with having a soldier in the military or having one deployed. There are many resources for children, spouses and parents but none for siblings. I think we’re just as deserving to receive support and guidance. Siblings share a special bond that no one can replace.
My hope is that You are the Champion will be that resource for the many siblings of our military men and women — deployed, in basic training, or on their U.S. Base performing their duties. The soldiers are the true champions. But so are the family members.
You are the Champion
You are the Champion
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