It is time to mark your calendars, contact your friends, family, and make plans to attend one of our nation’s most uniquely AMERICAN events – the LAZY U RANCH 4TH OF JULY MEMORIAL EVENT AND BBQ COOK-OFF CONTEST! This year’s event will include 4th of July Memorial service –Vietnam Vet Tribute – BBQ Cook-off contest – pot luck dinner — July […]
December is when the “rubber meets the road” as the saying goes. When Americans take time to be thankful for this country and the blessings that have been bestowed upon us by our LORD Jesus Christ. It is a time of bitter sweet as our warrior’s reflect on the loss of their comrades that have
SS AMERICAN MEMORIAL CONTINUES TO ADVANCE!!! RECOGNITION CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION On November 12th, 2015 the SS American Memorial was recognized by the Command Staff of the 264th Medical Battalion Master Religious Plan retreat. Commanding officer Lt. Col. Warren Barden and Command Sargent Major Darlene Taylor along with senior NCO’s visited the Lazy U Ranch for the
ACTIVITY REPORT NOTE: This report offers data that reflects a 16 month period with inception date July 3rd, 2014 – (dedication day of the SS AMERICAN MEMORIAL) This report reflects all areas of NEW developments and statistical trends since the advent of the memorial. While the summer was busy with visitors and events the grounds improvements
August 17th the Russell family was invited to attend the Change of Command Ceremony for CPT Perilla B. Swartz. CPT Swartz was commanding officer for B Company, Brooks Army Medical Center Warrior Transition Battalion. CPT Swartz led the FIRST Wounded Warrior Battalion to the Lazy U Ranch for R&R retreats including the 2014 Lazy U
MAKING A DIFFERENCE!!! The SS American Memorial is helping Americans on a daily basis. Just in the last 72 hours a bus ticket was purchased and $200.00 cash was given to young soldier trying to get home to Indiana. In the last 10 months SS American Memorial benevolent fund has assisted soldiers with mortgage payments,
Last week we had three warrior losses connected with Warrior Transition Battalion BAMC – Flags are at half mast and taps has been played in honor of! SS American Memorial has added a new area to the website – ” Fallen Warrior” link will list all warrior deaths associated with the memorial. Don’t miss next
First fund raiser brings in $2745.00. Upwards of 200 guests attended and witnessed the emotional Warrior Tribute given by Rex Hidle and Northeast School of Arts Band. A beautiful evening was capped off by Scotty Alexander and Bo Hill from Nashville – unbelievable talent and better yet great Americans! Thanks to Bo and Scotty for
MORE THAN JUST A MEMORIAL!SINCE THE DEDICATION OF THE SS AMERICAN MEMORIAL IT HAS BECOME MORE THAN A PLACE FOR AMERICANS TO GATHER. SINCE DECEMBER OF 2014 THE SS AMERICAN MEMORIAL PATRIOTS HAVE RAISED UPWARDS OF $8000 THAT HAVE BEEN GIVEN DIRECTLY BACK TO WOUNDED WARRIOR FAMILIES IN THE FORM OF CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS, MORTGAGE