Almost every weekend groups of Wounded Warriors use the SS American Memorial Foundation’s Lazy U Ranch as a therapeutic space to clear their minds, rehabilitate, heal and decompress. While most spend their time at the ranch kayaking, fishing and swimming along the riverfront on the Guadalupe River, not everyone has had the opportunity to do …
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Military veterans and their families celebrated Independence Day a little early. The SS American Memorial “Freedom Fourth of July” at Lazy U Ranch was held over the weekend (June 30) and featured a formal program celebrating U.S. military veterans and their commitment to their country. >> read the full article and see more pictures here >> …
For Craig Russell and his family, the SS American Memorial Foundation and its Fourth of July celebration represent more than simply just celebrating a major holiday. The free event, which is held every other year is set for Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30 at the Lazy U Ranch at 450 Naumann Rd. Originally …
The sun shone down on the grounds of the Lazy U Ranch as more than 100 members of the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs joined together and broke bread on Saturday for a special lunch. The congregation is slowly building itself back up nearly five months after 26 church members were killed and 20 …
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For almost 20 years, a local organization has dedicated its time to supporting veterans — whether it’s financially, spiritually or through rehabilitation. Now Caterpillar’s Seguin facility is giving them a little extra boost. The local plant is hosting the Caterpillar Seguin 5K Power Race at 8 a.m. on Sunday, April 8 at the facilities located at …
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Encouraging and inspiring veterans is one of the goals a local organization and two San Antonio residents have for their new seminars. SS American Memorial Foundation, World Champion Powerlifter and World Champion Strong Woman Jill Mills and U.S. Marine Veteran Jose Luis Sanchez teamed up to host free health and wellness courses for veterans, first …
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The SS American Memorial opened just two years ago and has since seen more than 7,000 veteran visitors. Each day, more veterans and volunteers, as well as community members, show up to the Lazy U Ranch, located at 450 Naumann Rd, wanting to use the grounds, founder Craig Russell said. “We’ve had 17 events this …
It was a night to remember for one World War II veteran on Friday. Jim Ulbrich celebrated his 90th birthday at the SS American Memorial, which was organized by his son-in-law, Craig Russell. “He founded the place here in 1970,” Russell said. “He taught here in Seguin, he and his wife both. He’s a retired …
This article and interview about the SS American Memorial will be featured in the November 2016 issue. Click image to read enlarged.
Originally Posted: Thursday, September 15, 2016 12:00 am Felicia Frazar felicia.frazar@seguingazette.com A pair of Baton Rouge families are getting help from a local organization with rebuilding their homes following the floods. Craig Russell, founder of the SS American Memorial Foundation, said he heard about the two families from a supporter of the organization and close …