Tag: American Veterans
Kelly Roofing Gifts New Roof to Benjamin Hill, a U.S. Army veteran, in Fort Myers, Florida
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Through a partnership with Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay/Rebuilding Together Central Florida, Kelly Roofing, an Owens Corning Platinum Roofing Contractor, is giving back to U.S. military veterans. As part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project, on March 17, Benjamin Hill, a U.S. Army veteran, was the happy recipient of a brand-new roof. The Owens Corning Foundation donated the roofing materials and Kelly Roofing donated the labor.
New Book, ‘Agent Orange Roundup: Living with a Foot in Two Worlds’ by US Marines, Brent MacKinnon and Sandy Scull
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- National Agent Orange Day is August 10. While COVID-19 races through the U.S. population, another invisible killer continues to rage among our already endangered population. Agent Orange continues to contaminate and kill civilians and veterans more than 50 years after spraying. Two Marines, Brent MacKinnon and Sandy Scull, have published a personal account detailing damage done to both body and soul: "Agent Orange Roundup: Living with a Foot in Two Worlds" (ISBN 978-1634989565).
Memorial Day Tribute to an American Hero – Juan ‘Skip’ Torres
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Dr. Juan Manuel Torres of Pine Island, Fla. - a decorated Korean and Vietnam veteran - passed away last week at the age of 86-years-old after a courageous battle with cancer and pneumonia, the Family of Juan Manuel Torres announced. With his passing, America lost a true patriot and American hero who was one of the last surviving members of Task Force Smith from the Battle of Osan.
Juan ‘Skip’ Torres, one of the Last Surviving Soldiers of ‘Task Force Smith’ to be Interned at Arlington National Cemetery
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Family of Juan Manuel Torres announced today that Dr. Juan Manuel Torres of Pine Island, Fla.-a decorated Korean and Vietnam veteran and beloved father, grandfather, and friend to many-passed away this week at the age of 86-years-old after a courageous battle with cancer and pneumonia.
Dirty South Bats and The Chris Kyle Frog Foundation Join Forces to Produce ‘American Sniper’ Composite Baseball Bat
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Dirty South Bats today announced that it has joined forces with the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation (CKFF) to produce a limited-edition tribute bat honoring American Sniper Chris Kyle that is cutting-edge both in its looks and performance. The 2 5/8-inch composite baseball bat certified for USSSA and BBCOR will be available for players from ages 8 to College with $100 from each bat sale being donated to the CKFF.
15th Annual Impact a Hero Race Registration is Open in Texas Benefiting Wounded Warriors
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Registration for the 15th annual Impact a Hero 10K, 5k and Kids K, taking place on May 18, 2019, is open. New to 2019, a 10K distance is available for all runners, walkers and wheelchair participants.
Lansing Board of Water and Light Names Dog after U.S. Combat Veteran Mike Ronan
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Lansing Board of Water and Light held a fundraising event, the BWL IBEW Golf 4 Charity Tournament, and have raised the funds necessary to donate an individually trained service dog to a deserving recipient. As they held their event, they heard from Mike Ronan, a Marine Veteran who was paired with a Service Dog through Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc..
Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Awarded $25K Grant from Disabled Veterans National Foundation
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs is proud to announce that on April 17, 2019, the Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) announced a grant award in the amount of $25,000 to our organization.
Nonprofit Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Welcomes Mike Hudson, PNC Bank VP to its Advisory Council
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. based in Williston, Florida is proud to welcome Mr. Mike Hudson, Senior Vice President of PNC Bank's Enterprise Transformation Efforts to our Advisory Council.
