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| Richard Holstein ( Aug 31 10 ) (Chicago, IL) | | After becoming aware of this project spearheaded by my now Friend George Lutz. A vision to assist and get the Native American community involved was pressed upon my heart. It has been a privilege to have carried in the H/R flag and passing out pamphlets at powwows during the grand entry in the following locations: Starved Rock, IL.,White Earth,MN. (my home reservation), Lake Geneva, WI., Manistee, MI. and most recently at a powwow in Peotone, Il. At the pow wow in Peotone IL the Arena Director was so moved by the introduction/presentation of the "Honor and Remember" Flag that he called for a Blanket Dance. A blanket dance is best explained kind of as "passing a hat". But much more than that whereas, the flag is carry around the arena and veterans are called out to dance behind in support of the flag, and also during the dance (it should be mentioned that prayers are offered for the flag and a blanket is laid out in the arena/circle and anyone from the audience can come out to offer and drop a gift of money on the blanket and dance and prayer with the veterans. at the Peotone powwow which is sponsored by the Mascoutin Society of Illinois $142.00 during Saturday and Sunday. This monies is donated to the H/R flag cause on behalf of the Mascoutin society of Illinois. As the H/R flag is carried in at future powwows I hope and insist the sponsor committees will allow a blanket dance at their powwow. My hope is to have the H/R flag flown at all Native American cultural events. As you may well know of the Native American proud contributions and sacrifices in the Military.
| | Gerard Welch ( Aug 25 10 ) (Corbett, Oregon) | | George and family, I am truly sorry for your loss and thankful that you raised such a fine American who defended this country to his last. I want to thank you for honoring my brother Ken Welch with the flag and for making my mother and me so proud of him and his sacrafice. It was an inspiration to meet you and your wife as well as everyone else who attended. I will do my level best to help your cause and if there is anything I can do to help please do not hesitate to call.
While we live in the pain of our loss this country truly is worth every contribution and yours is truly an inspirational contribution.
Be safe on your journey and I hope our paths come together again in the future.
God bless, and God bless America
| | Daniel Brooks ( Aug 25 10 ) (Sherwood, Oregon) | | George, It was an Honor to stand by you and with you in Salem Oregon, at the Flag Presentation. I am so sorry for your loss. I can tell you I will always Remember and Honor those that have fallen, including your Son. I support your mission and will keep in touch. Daniel Brooks Brother of one fallen. P.G.R. Oregon
| | Rod Runyon ( Aug 25 10 ) (The Dalles, Or) | | Today in Salem (8/24/2010), as a member of the Patriot Guard Riders I stood the Flag Line with tears in my eyes. Mr Lutz thankyou for your efforts. Thank you for this amazing idea. I first heard you speak at the Gathering of the Guard in Ogden Utah. (July 2009)
| | Robert Hildebrand ( Aug 23 10 ) (Lakeview, OR) | | Hope to see you in Lakeview OR contact # 541-417-1475
| | Alan J VanParys ( Aug 22 10 ) (New Tripoli, PA) | | I would like to thank the sponsors and the Honor and Remember flag campaign staff for recognizing the sacrifice of the fallen and for their support to the Gold Star families. Also, I appreciate the gift of this flag that I may fly in honor of my son, LCPL Brandon Van Parys (02/05/07 Al-Anbar Iraq). Thank you.
| | William Leddy ( Aug 21 10 ) (Nashville, Tennessee) | | To all families who lost someone. I DO NOT know your pain, however I know how proud you are of them for what they did. I am a VET to who serves and I do not want to see anyone who puts thier life on line to be forgotten, I sure wouldn't want to be. Keep them in your prayers and you know they are watching oer even to this day.
| | Paul and Suzanne Morgera ( Aug 20 10 ) (Stamford, CT) | | Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice in keeping us safe and free. Be comforted in knowing that you will see Tony again and his death wasn't in vain or forgotten. Our son serves in the Army also.
| | Cindy Woodard ( Aug 17 10 ) (Philadelphia, Pa) | | Is there a discount on buying a flag if you have a fallen Hero? My son was one of the 8 that were KIA Oct 3, 09 in Afghanistan. **** Cindy, I am so very sorry to hear about your son, there are no adequate words to be said and you have my heartfelt condolences. In regard to Honor and Remember thru donations and sponsors, flags are being provided at no cost to Gold Star families. Please send all of your contact information to contact@honorandremember.org you may also fill out a flag request form located on our "forms" link at the top and email to us. There is a waiting list currently but we are making progress.
| | Dave Troescher ( Aug 15 10 ) (Santa Maria, CA) | | This is a great idea. As Chairman and Founder of The Committee to Honor California Veterans, I can say we suppor this idea to the fullest and we will do what we can to help.
Dave
www.chcv.org
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For HRAA Updates Click Here!
8/04/10
North Carolina Officially Adopts Honor and Remember Flag.
7/08/10
Sons of the American Revolution just
concluded thier 120th National Congress in Cleveland, Ohio, and A resolution
urging SAR support of the Honor and Remember Flag, proposed by the Norfolk
Chapter and endorsed by the VASSAR Executive Committee, was approve unanimously
by the Delegates.
3/16/10
Full Senate of Oklahoma, ADOPT Honor and Remember as their official flag of remembrance.
1/21/10
Virginia House Votes 97-0
1/17/10
Dick Morris Endorsement
12/16/09
USSVI Endorsement
11/05/09
Bill O'Reilly Endorses Honor and Remember Organization as Patriots
10/05/09
(MOAA) Military Officers Assoc. of America endorsement.
09/22/09
Dennis Miller Radio Interview.
9/10/09
(AUSA) Assoc. of the United States Army endorsement.
8/11/09
Asheville, NC - official city endorsement
7/16/09
Gold Star Wives of America, national endorsement
06/02/09
Pennsylvania State Endorsement
05/26/09
CBN National News Story
03/10/09
First Official City Adoption, Chesapeake,
WAVY Chan 10 News Story
03/01/09
Article in Asheville, NC Citizen Times
02/25/09
WVEC news Interview
02/12/09
Bill H.R. 1034 Re-introduced by Rep Randy Forbes
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