I traveled over to Milton, NH tonight for the presentation on the Roosevelt Funeral Train at the American Legion Hall.
Sponsored by Rochester's "Soldier's Helpers"
14 Year old Kyra Eastman led the group of about 25 people in
"The Star Spangled Banner".
There was a brief introduction of "Soldiers Helpers" and I'm DULY impressed with their efforts to send CARE packages to the overseas troops!! I've spoken with the founders about possibly coming to speak when we install the new... flag pole at the Lebanon Fire and EMS Blaisdell Corner Station!!
UNH's Professor Carl Lindblade spoke for over an hour on the Roosevelt Funeral Train. Very informative and educational for all who attended!! Professor Lindblade was there on a volunteer basis, but a "hat" was passed to provide him with a stipend for his time.
There were many items donated for Soldiers Helpers to create CARE packages for overseas troops. According to co-founder Alice Greenleaf, there are American Troops in over 60 foreign countries around the world, all needing a friendly hello or a little special touch from home. Soldiers Helpers has been providing a little American love by providing Christmas Cards and CARE packages since 2003.
The group also covers the Guardian Class for Honor Flight New England about 6 times per year. Honor Flight brings WWII Veterans to Washington DC to view the monuments. Only recently Honor Flight has begun taking applications from Korean War Veterans as well. This trip is FREE to the veterans and is something that the group wishes all veterans would be able to attend.
If you are a WWII or Korean War Veteran, please let Soldiers Helpers know and they will help you with the process of being able to attend one of Honor Flight New England's 6 trips per year to Washington.
You can contact them via e mail at pudgyaunt99@aol.com
Or to learn more about Soldiers Helpers, or Honor Flight New England, you can access their website at: http://www.soldiershelpers.com
Sponsored by Rochester's "Soldier's Helpers"
14 Year old Kyra Eastman led the group of about 25 people in
"The Star Spangled Banner".
There was a brief introduction of "Soldiers Helpers" and I'm DULY impressed with their efforts to send CARE packages to the overseas troops!! I've spoken with the founders about possibly coming to speak when we install the new... flag pole at the Lebanon Fire and EMS Blaisdell Corner Station!!
UNH's Professor Carl Lindblade spoke for over an hour on the Roosevelt Funeral Train. Very informative and educational for all who attended!! Professor Lindblade was there on a volunteer basis, but a "hat" was passed to provide him with a stipend for his time.
There were many items donated for Soldiers Helpers to create CARE packages for overseas troops. According to co-founder Alice Greenleaf, there are American Troops in over 60 foreign countries around the world, all needing a friendly hello or a little special touch from home. Soldiers Helpers has been providing a little American love by providing Christmas Cards and CARE packages since 2003.
The group also covers the Guardian Class for Honor Flight New England about 6 times per year. Honor Flight brings WWII Veterans to Washington DC to view the monuments. Only recently Honor Flight has begun taking applications from Korean War Veterans as well. This trip is FREE to the veterans and is something that the group wishes all veterans would be able to attend.
If you are a WWII or Korean War Veteran, please let Soldiers Helpers know and they will help you with the process of being able to attend one of Honor Flight New England's 6 trips per year to Washington.
You can contact them via e mail at pudgyaunt99@aol.com
Or to learn more about Soldiers Helpers, or Honor Flight New England, you can access their website at: http://www.soldiershelpers.com
I would like to thank Soldiers Helpers, the Milton American Legion, and Professor Carl Lindblade for an AMAZING night of history and learning!!
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