HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS: 2 wounded Iraqi vets get new homes:FUNDRAISER

NAVY SEABEE VETERANS OF AMERICA | 02/24-2006 | RaceBannon

[RaceBannon]

HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS is a non-Profit organization that builds or adapts homes for returning Iraqi veterans who have lost limbs and have special needs physically that require their homes to be remodeled to make the required changes to accomodate the injuries sustained by our warriors in Iraq.

I have met these men who run the show there, and highly endorse what they are doing.

Recently, due to just a simple choice, 2 Marines who served in Iraq and were seriously wounded are having either a new home built by HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS or a used home will be purchased and remodeled to make it acceptable for either returning veteran.

HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS has built homes and remodeled homes for all services, regardless of rank or military service.

Below is some new material on a fundraising dinner being held to help defray the costs for these 2 new homes, and, the company of military men and veterans who have placed their life on the line for us to breath free.

Please feel free to disseminate as you wish, it is for a good cause.

[RaceBannon]

NAVY SEABEE VETERANS OF AMERICA ISLAND X-7 Robert Graser Commander 21Willow St. Plymouth, Ma.. 02360 (508) 759-1594

The Navy Seabee Veterans of America Island X-7 of Plymouth is putting on a dinner show on May 13TH at the Wareham Elks located on Cranberry Highway in Wareham. This is going to be a group of Southeastern Massachusetts best amateur & professional singers including Mike Slater’s “Tribute to Elvis” & will include a steak tips dinner. The cost of the dinner will be $25.00 with all profits from this function going to two different causes.

1) “Homes for our Troops” is building homes for two young Marines from CT. Who were seriously wounded in Iraq.

a) Sgt. Jared Luce who lost both legs & suffered severe damage to his left hand & eye. He has a wife & 3 young sons.

b) Cpl. Brian Johnson who lost both his right leg & right arm

2) VFW /Blue Star families support group in Plymouth Ma. They have expended nearly $70,000 since February of 2004 to support the troops from S.E. Mass. & need to replenish funds to continue

It is not our intent to donate monies to “Homes for our Troops” but to purchase as much as we can & donate that directly as needed for the construction of these homes. We know that all large charitable organizations have overhead costs & that some of the money donated goes to operating expenses. We want all the monies donated to go into the construction of these homes. We feel it is our obligation to our donors.

The Wareham Elks have donated the use of the hall which will hold 250 - 300 people. Tables will be reserved for persons buying 8 tickets. Any person who cannot make it to the dinner and who wishes to donate can send a check made out to “NSVA X-7 Troop Support Fund” & mail it to me at the above address

If you have any questions or to purchase tickets please to call me at (508) 759-1594 at any time. Or “e” mail me at bob@graserassociates.com

We are a federally recognized 501(c) (4) tax exempt non profit Veterans Organization and all donations are tax deductible

[SE Mom]

For your ping list, Tonk:)

[RaceBannon]

Sgt. Jared Luce USMCR was driving in a convoy in Iraq when his vehicle was blown up by a stacked land mine. Jared lost both his legs and suffered severe damage to his left hand & left eye. Jared his wife Melanie & their 3 young boys will be settling in Ct. & have purchased land for there new home. “Homes for our troops will be building their home soon. NSVA Island X-7 thru this fund raiser will be coordinating our efforts with “Homes for our Troops” and will purchase materials etc. for this project.





Cpl. Brian Johnson USMC was wounded in Fallujah, Iraq. When his amphibious Assault Vehicle was hit by an IED Brian lost his right arm & right leg in that attack.

Brian would like to settle in Ct. “homes for our Troops” will be either building a home or buying a home and adapting it to his needs. NSVA Island X-7 will also be coordinating our efforts with “HFOT” and will purchase materials etc. for this project

[RaceBannon]

NAVY SEABEE VETERANS OF AMERICA
ISLAND X-7 PLYMOUTH MA.

PRESENTS

A DINNER SHOW FEATURING SOME OF SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS BEST AMATEUR & PROFESSIONAL SINGERS WITH
MIKE SLATERS “TRIBUTE TO ELVIS”
INCLUDES A STEAKTIP DINNER

WHEN: SATURDAY MAY 13th

WHERE: WAREHAM ELKS
CRANBERRY HWY
WAREHAM, MA.

DOORS OPEN @ 6:00PM
DINNER @ 7:00PM
SHOW @ 8:00PM


TICKETS $25.00 PER PERSON
YOU MAY RESERVE A TABLE WITH THE PURCHASE OF 8 TICKETS

ALL PROCEEDS DONATED WILL BE USED TO HELP “HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS” BUILD HOMES FOR (2) SEVERELY WOUNDED MARINES
& THE PLYMOUTH VFW/BLUE STAR FAMILIES SUPPORT THE TROOPS FUND


CONTACT BOB GRASER @ (508)-759-1594 FOR TICKETS & ADDL. INFO

[Little Bill]

Ping, Race has been involved with these people for some time. Could you ping this for Race on your list.

Bill

[Little Bill]

Jim:

Give those of us who can't attend an address so that we can direct our donations. I can't drive 150 Miles, get moderately hammered, and drive back, and then go to work.

[RaceBannon]

The Jeffry Burgess Memorial Fund is going to donate funds to this, so, if after calling the phone numbers provided, if they cant give you an address, the Jeffy Burgess fund will take the donation and use it for HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS.

OR, you can donate directly to HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS
http://www.homesforourtroops.org/

TAX DEDUCTIBLE Cash donations can be sent to: Jeffrey Burgess Recreational Fund Plymouth Savings Bank 36 MAIN STREET BOX 3506 Plymouth, Massachusetts, 02361 Phone: 508-746-3300

[RaceBannon]

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[RaceBannon]

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[MEG33]

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[RaceBannon]

Many thanks!

A t-shirt from a previous fundraiser for Sgt Jared Luce was sent down to the DC Freepers at Walter Reed hospital. The Good Doctor assures me it is worn with pride in front of the Peace Nazis

[RaceBannon]

Please bump to all in the area and elsewhere!

[StarCMC]

Bumping Race!

[nutmeg]

Connecticut ping!

NAVY SEABEE VETERANS OF AMERICA ISLAND X-7 Robert Graser Commander 21Willow St. Plymouth, Ma.. 02360 (508) 759-1594

The Navy Seabee Veterans of America Island X-7 of Plymouth is putting on a dinner show on May 13, 2006 at the Wareham Elks located on Cranberry Highway in Wareham, Massachusetts. This is going to be a group of Southeastern Massachusetts best amateur & professional singers including Mike Slater’s “Tribute to Elvis” & will include a steak tips dinner. The cost of the dinner will be $25.00 with all profits from this function going to two different causes:

1) “Homes for our Troops” is building homes for two young Marines from Connecticut who were seriously wounded in Iraq.

a) Sgt. Jared Luce who lost both legs & suffered severe damage to his left hand & eye. He has a wife & 3 young sons.

b) Cpl. Brian Johnson who lost both his right leg & right arm.

2) VFW /Blue Star families support group in Plymouth, Massachusetts. They have expended nearly $70,000 since February of 2004 to support the troops from S.E. Mass. & need to replenish funds to continue.

Please read RaceBannon's post #1 for more details.

Please Freepmail me if you want on or off my infrequent Connecticut ping list.

[nutmeg]

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NAVY SEABEE VETERANS OF AMERICA ISLAND X-7 Robert Graser Commander 21Willow St. Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360 (508) 759-1594

The Navy Seabee Veterans of America Island X-7 of Plymouth is putting on a dinner show on May 13, 2006 at the Wareham Elks located on Cranberry Highway in Wareham, Massachusetts. This is going to be a group of southeastern Massachusetts' best amateur & professional singers including Mike Slater’s “Tribute to Elvis” & will include a steak tips dinner. The cost of the dinner will be $25.00 with all profits from this function going to two different causes:

1) “Homes for our Troops” is building homes for two young Marines from Connecticut who were seriously wounded in Iraq.

a) Sgt. Jared Luce who lost both legs & suffered severe damage to his left hand & eye. He has a wife & 3 young sons.

b) Cpl. Brian Johnson who lost both his right leg & right arm.

2) VFW /Blue Star families support group in Plymouth, Massachusetts. They have expended nearly $70,000 since February of 2004 to support the troops from S.E. Mass. & need to replenish funds to continue.

Please read RaceBannon's posts #1, 4 and 7 for more details.

[nutmeg]

special ping...

NAVY SEABEE VETERANS OF AMERICA ISLAND X-7 Robert Graser Commander 21Willow St. Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360 (508) 759-1594

The Navy Seabee Veterans of America Island X-7 of Plymouth is putting on a dinner show on May 13, 2006 at the Wareham Elks located on Cranberry Highway in Wareham, Massachusetts. This is going to be a group of southeastern Massachusetts' best amateur & professional singers including Mike Slater’s “Tribute to Elvis” & will include a steak tips dinner. The cost of the dinner will be $25.00 with all profits from this function going to two different causes:

1) “Homes for our Troops” is building homes for two young Marines from Connecticut who were seriously wounded in Iraq.

a) Sgt. Jared Luce who lost both legs & suffered severe damage to his left hand & eye. He has a wife & 3 young sons.

b) Cpl. Brian Johnson who lost both his right leg & right arm.

2) VFW /Blue Star families support group in Plymouth, Massachusetts. They have expended nearly $70,000 since February of 2004 to support the troops from S.E. Mass. & need to replenish funds to continue.

Please read RaceBannon's posts #1, 4 and 7 for more details.

[nutmeg]

I pinged everyone I know... :o)

[firewalk]

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[Victoria Delsoul]

Good cause bump.

[RaceBannon]

many thanks!!