vote in honor of a vet
An article in the Life after 50 had information regarding "saluting a vet when you vote." The website is govotecolorado.com or
http://www.elections.colorado.gov/DDefault.aspx?tid=546
Cripple Creek Salute to American Vets
Salute to American Vets
Salute to American Vets (daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.)
This is by far the largest event in Cripple Creek and the 7th largest Vet / Motorcycle rally in the United States. Over 150 vendors line not only the main street of Cripple Creek but also the side streets and virtually everywhere in town. You can shop for anything from a rare motorcycle to many Veteran memorabilia. Friday is a black tie reception and dinner to honor Veterans that will be attending the event. On Saturday theres the largest military parade of the season and following the parade is a procession of over 8,000 motorcycles. When all is said and done Cripple Creek will have around 60,000 spectators and 10,000 motorcycles. Sunday will feature a concert and other events as well as the great shopping.
For more information contact Pro-Promotions @ 719-487-8005
The Site
A display at the Walsenburg.
Flag Day 2006
Flag day was yesterday. Uneventful from some points of view but from a veteran's diary, it was very good. So much to log. For the flag ceremony the post and Boy Scouts were concerned that the wind might be too strong to allow a ceremony to take place, but the Trinidad Fire Department said to go for it.
The Ceremony was lead by the Boy Scouts (9 in total) with the help of the VFW post 984 with 9 members involved. There were also a number of observers and members of the fire department on hand. With the post bugle playing in the background taps for the flags that were being retired, it was a somber moment. As the ceremony came to an end each person was allowed to retire a small flag. Good stuff. Thanks to all that participated.
Earlier in the day I headed down to the Walsenburg Veterans Home with a load of books and hats. Had a chance to talk to Sherri about the needs of the home. Books with large print is needed. Many of us have books that we want to donate but with the small print, well it makes it difficult for the residents to read them. I am looking for those large sheet magnifiers to assist in the reading of the text. The residents also like magazines but are selective. Now something I did not know but it is against state laws to provide residents magazines that are older than 3 months. Oops, I guess all those aviation and golf magazines were bad for the folk. The magazines that are enjoyed are sports, fishing, hunting and military or service magazines. The home does have some subscriptions but not enough to go around.
What else is useful? Socks, stationary, and some craft items. Oh, yea the ball caps were good to have also. Make sure they are clean if used. Need to find some sources for caps and hats to provide the folk there.
Now I am going to assune that the other homes have the same criteria but call before heading out.
Important info on ID fraud
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Flag retirement. Ceremony
The Post is sponsoring a flag retirement ceremony on Flag day at 6.00 pm (1800). Watch for posting of the location.
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Mannheim Steamroller and the VFW
News ReleaseContact:
Mike Gormalley
Senior Director, VFW Foundation
(816) 968-1154
Beginning May 15, 2006 and running through July 31, 2006, American Gramaphone and
Mannheim Steamroller will feature a special offer to Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) members and supporters during the Memorial Day and Fourth of July holiday season.
American Spirit, the CD from Mannheim Steamroller that celebrates the splendor of the United States and features new recordings of patriotic songs, will be on sale at
http://www.mannheimsteamroller.com/ for a special price of $9.98 (a $15.98 value) + shipping and handling cost ($4.50).
A portion of the purchase price will be donated to the VFW Foundation for the VFW's Military Assistance Program (MAP) and Veterans Service Program. Additionally, for each American Spirit CD sold, Mannheim Steamroller will also donate one additional American Spirit CD to VFW MAP to distribute to military service members and their families.
Chip Davis, Mannheim Steamroller composer/creator said, "We are excited about working with the VFW Foundation and the Military Assistance Program. The donation is our way of thanking the men and women of the U.S. armed forces and their families for all of their sacrifices."
Celebrate this patriotic time of year by purchasing your
Mannheim Steamroller CD today. And please
forward this email to a friend to help raise even more money for our deserving troops and veterans.
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