OLD GLORY newsletter has over 3200 subscribers in the U.S., to include readership in Canada, United Kingdom, Costa Rica, Australia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Bahrain. HUMILITY Defined! It was 2015 when I first met the founder of Wish for our Heroes, Jeff Wells. I had literally chosen his organization based on a single referral when I was …
WORLD’S LARGEST PROVIDES SUPPORT…… The SS American Memorial Foundation receives its first major corporate endorsement that is paving the way for major improvements to the memorial grounds. Sponsoring “DOCK OF FREEDOM”, a $75,000 capital funding campaign to build a massive 50’L X 20’W concrete (wheel chair access) boat dock, boat slips, LED lighting and paved side walk for our nation’s warriors. The …
JUST WHEN YOU THINK YOU ARE HAVING A BAD DAY …… you meet a person that changes your life and puts LIFE into perspective. BE PREPARED TO BE MOTIVATED AND INSPIRED! Join us August 5th, 2017 as the SS Amercian Memorial raises the bar in physical fitness with special guest “2017 Boston Marathon star” Marine Staff Sergeant JOSE LUIS …
Fellow Americans, Starting this week until Thursday, May 4th, 2017, the SS American Memorial will start its first major capital campaign – ONLINE fundraiser. I would like to point out that the intent of our newsletter is not one where fundraising content will be the norm. In fact, this event happens only once a year. …
DEVOTED FATHER, PATRIOT, EDUCATOR, INVENTOR ANDTHE BUILDER….. BORN APRIL 7TH, 1927 DURING A TIME WHEN BEING POOR WAS REALLY POOR. HE WOULD SAY HE NEVER REALIZED IT BECAUSE EVERYONE WAS IN THE SAME POSITION. A TIME WHEN A NEW PAIR SHOES WAS A TREAT AND NEW CLOTHES WERE ONLY PURCHASED WHEN THE OLD ONES JUST COULDN’T BE …
ONE OF THE NATION’S LARGEST “FREE OF CHARGE” HOST RETREATS FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY “SPIRITUAL RETREATS” IN 2015-2016. THE FAMILY CONTINUES TO GROW…… The SS American Memorial continues growing organically by word of mouth, with the first time visit from the wounded warriors of the U.S. Marine Corps Marine Detachment SAMMC this past month. The Marines enjoyed the day …
WHAT IS FREEDOM FRIDAY? Freedom Friday is held on the second Friday of each month. This event is about bringing Americans together in a unique setting and location that offers wounded warrior’s a place to comfortably TRANSITION back into the civilian setting. It also offers civilians a chance to build relationships with our military community and give thanks for …
WELCOME TO 2017! There is no time like the present to get involved with the SS American Memorial Foundation. The growth of the overall activities on an off-premises has grown exponentially. As we embark on the plan for the year, we are paying close attention to what we learned from our evaluations from events this …
Dear Americans, It has been two and half years since the dedication of the SS American Memorial building and only 7 months since the advent of the SS American Memorial Foundation 501c non-profit status. I find it amazing in the love that is shown out here on a continuous basis for love of God, Family, and Country. The …
LAZY U RANCH APPROVED location for Veterans Treatment Court…. Earlier this year the SS American Memorial Foundation board of directors approached the Guadalupe County DAV (Disabled American Veterans) group and started the motions to allow veterans court to use the Lazy U Ranch as an approved location for community service. The Honorable Judge Robin V. Dwyer …