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Nationwide
Celebration for
U.S.
Troops on October 1, 2006
Families
and friends of the
U.S.
military will join together to honor troops on Sunday, October 1, 2006.
For one hour, beginning at 12:00pm, PST / 3:00pm EST, celebrations will
be held across the nation. The concept is simple, join together to honor
all troops at home and abroad, for their commitment, bravery and
selfless service. America
for the Troops hopes to have each state represented in October’s
celebration.
About
Lorraine
Montana
Feeling
a need to support her son who is currently serving in the U.S. Army,
Lorraine Montana created
America
for the Troops.
Montana,
like many families, has become involved in local support groups, but now
she’s looking at a bigger picture. Inspired by other grass roots
organizations, Ms.
Montana
is working with fellow military support organizers to promote this event
nationally. Her desire is to bring local military support groups across
the nation together collectively for one hour to honor our troops on
October 1, 2006. Ms. Montana,
a mother, a businesswoman and an innovator, lives in Redding,
California.
About
America
for the Troops
America
for the Troops is a non-partisan, non-political event. We do not support
any political candidate nor do we endorse any religious organization.
The military represents all aspects of
America,
as does our event. We are not taking a stance for or against the present
war. America
for the Troops exists simply to care for and support the men and women
of our military body.
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