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Valour

Oct 28th, 2010
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Valor

And Crispin Crispian shall ne’er go by,
From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remembered-
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne’er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition;
And gentlemen in England now-a-bed
Shall think themselves accurs’d they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Saint Crispin’s day.

Valour-IT

It was the first time I felt whole since I’d woken up wounded in Landstuhl.
–Major Charles “Chuck” Ziegenfuss, on using a voice-controlled laptop


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It Begins…

Oct 27th, 2010
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Dear Mom...

Wounded Warriors connect with Voice Activated Laptops

What is Valour-IT?

Project Valour-IT, in memory of SFC William V. Ziegenfuss, helps provide voice-controlled/adaptive laptop computers and other technology to support Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines recovering from hand wounds and other severe injuries.  Technology supplied includes:

Voice-controlled Laptops – Operated by speaking into a microphone or using other adaptive technologies, they allow the wounded to maintain connections with the rest of the world during recovery.
Wii Video Game Systems – Whole-body game systems increase motivation and speed recovery when used under the guidance of physical therapists in therapy sessions (donated only to medical facilities).
Personal GPS – Handheld GPS devices build self-confidence and independence by compensating for short-term memory loss and organizational challenges related to severe TBI and severe PTSD.

Each year, just before Veterans Day, bloggers, both  military and military  supporters, band together to raise money to support this worthy cause. Teams are divided up according to military branch (GO MARINES) and the goal is to see who can raise the most money (15,000$ per branch, this year) (GO MARINES).

You can donate by going to this link:    Soldiers’ Angels Project Valour-IT

Last night, during my weekly visits, I was greeted by…our latest laptop recipient, with a quick little dance.  I think he even clicked his heels!  He is so terribly happy to have received a laptop and is really looking forward to having Joe show him all the in’s and outs.  You made this Sergeant-Major, who has served faithfully for 40 years and is as crusty as they come, do a happy dance in the lobby – PRICELESS! – Soldiers’ Angel Monica, November 2009

Widgets and blog links will be up as soon as I get them. Also, cruise on over the the auctions at You Served and see what goodies are up on the block to support Valour-IT and our Wounded Warriors. (I just looked and there are currently no items listed, but I know some really cool stuff has been offered up. Keep checking!!  GO MARINES!!! (Have I already said that?)


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Christmas Fund Raiser for Our Troops

Sep 27th, 2010
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Christmas Fund Raiser

Come and Join us!!

Shooting Sports Expo and Fund Raiser

May 29th, 2010
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It’s that time of year again! The Weld County Fish and Wildlife High Country Shooting Range will be hosting their annual Family Shooting Sports Expo. I have attended the past two years and it is great fun!! Check out their newsletter for more info:

Weld county Fish and Wildlife 2nd Quarter Newsletter

AND – Even better – Soldiers’ Angels will have a booth there this year!!! I was invited to host a booth in the vendor tent. We will have lots of information about all the projects that Soldiers’ Angels is doing and lots of SA items for “sale” (donation). We will kick off our Silent Auction, courtesy of Colorado Shooting Sports - Anthony Navarro has generously donated a Tactical Pistol Class to be auctioned to the highest bidder.

SILENT AUCTION

PRESENTED by

Soldiers’ Angels and Colorado Shooting Sports

Colorado Shooting Sports has donated a

TACTICAL PISTOL COURSE

To be auctioned off to the highest bidder!

All proceeds from this silent auction will go to Soldiers’ Angels.

Soldiers’ Angels is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) non-profit with hundreds of thousands of volunteers providing aid and comfort to the men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, veterans and their families (Tax ID# 20-058-3451).

This Colorado Shooting Sports course is an intense, information-packed experience. This CCW Tactical Pistol Course training meets and often EXCEEDS that of the ADVANCED courses in other Colorado Firearms Training Schools. The course that will be auctioned off will consist of:

  • Tactical Pistol Course – value $200.00

  • Ammo (9mm) for class – value $80.00

  • Rental (1) 9mm pistol – value $40.00

  • Colorado Shooting Sports Hat and Shirt


  • The instructor for this class is Anthony Navarro.

  • He is NRA Instructor certified in pistol, rifle, and shotgun.

  • DTI Certified Tactical Firearms instructor.

  • Tactical Response Certified Tactical Firearms Instructor

  • B.S.N.R.N  UNC 1996

Forms for the auction and more information are available from:

Anthony Navarro, 970-381-8188     Email Here

Leslie Applegate    970 568-9622       Email Here

The final bidder will be determined by Colorado Shooting Sports. We reserve the right to change or substitute the items up for bid. Winner must abide by all State and Federal laws. The auction will run until June 30, 2010.

The Hair Raiser Adventure is Done.

May 3rd, 2010
by OH Hell.
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It's REALLY short!

Here is the promised picture of me with the really short hair… please excuse the hideous crop job (on the photo, not the actual haircut!). I never claimed I was a graphic artist. Results of the contest will be posted, tomorrow. I Promise. Right now, I HAVE to go get some sleep.

And if anyone feels the need to donate to Soldiers’ Angels, it’s not to late!!!

Pictures Not Yet….

Apr 23rd, 2010
by OH Hell.
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Well, I was going to post pics of my hair cut for the Hair Raiser, but the file is to large (bigger is better, isn’t it? but I digress). Anyway, you can hop on over to my Facebook page and have a look at the album for the Hair Raiser. When I get the file trimmed down to size it will magically appear on this blog. Right.

You still have a chance to donate $1 to Soldiers’ Angels and get a guess on how many inches of hair I cut off. Kelly Goss, one of our Military Wives and a great Hair Stylist, did the deed and will do it again IF I RAISE $1000 !!!! IN A HIGH AND TIGHT!!!!

COME ON FOLKS -  You will spend more than $1 on junk food tomorrow – why not donate it to Soldiers’ Angels and get a chance to have me send a great goodie box to your deployed guy/gal  from the SA store?

Check out all the great programs that Soldiers’ Angels has:

  • Adopt a Soldier – Individualized support throughout deployment
  • Angel Bakers – Homemade treats for the deployed
  • Blankets of Belief - Showing deployed troops, “We believe in you!”
  • Blankets of Gratitude – Handcrafted love for hospitalized veterans
  • Blankets of Hope - Handcrafted comfort for the wounded
  • Cards Plus Team – Extra TLC for soldiers & families
  • Chaplain Support Team – Help chaplains support the troops
  • Community Team Leaders (CTLs) – Representing Soldiers’ Angels at home
  • Cooking with the Wounded – Chef-created dinners and culinary education
  • Eagle Cane Project – Handmade canes for the wounded
  • First Response Backpacks – Supplies for wounded in-country
  • Hero Packs – Care packages
  • Ladies of Liberty – Extra TLC for deployed females
  • Letter Writing Team – Personal letters for the deployed
  • Living Legends – Remembering the fallen and their families
  • Memorial Portraits - Drawings for families of the fallen
  • Operation Birthday Cake – Shipping gourmet birthday cakes to deployed troops
  • Operation Outreach - Supporting families waiting at home
  • Operation Phone Home – Calling cards
  • Operation Top Knot – Handmade gifts & virtual baby showers
  • Scarves – Handmade heat and sand protection
  • SA Germany – Supporting medevac’d wounded/ill and medical staff at Landstuhl
  • S.A.V.E. – Supporting the employment of veterans through the Angel warehouse
  • SOS:Kids – Helping deployed soldiers help local kids
  • Tank Support – Helping Veterans Travel to Medical Appointments
  • Valour-IT - Adaptive laptops for the wounded
  • VA Crochet & Craft – Handmade comfort & dignity for hospitalized Vets
  • Veterans Support – Assisting veterans facilities
  • Wounded TLC – Letters and care packages for the wounded

Contest runs till the end of April!!

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