In Memory Of Agent Orange Victims
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The 2nd Annual
Veterans Day
Agent Orange
Balloon Release
November 11th, 2009
1 pm e.s.t.
Why?
To recognize, remember & honor all the Veterans
that have been affected by Agent Orange
Who Is Invited?
Everyone is invited to participate in this joint effort
of coordinatingballoons, doves, butterflies, ladybugs
or the item of your personal choice to be released
simultaneously all across the nation.
Whether it's one balloon, one dove,
one butterfly or 1000!
Lets see how many how many we can
get to participate!
It won't cost much---
It isn't hard to do---
Someone just might notice & ask us why.
In an effort to coordinate this:
Spread The Word! Here is a 2009 event poster you can print, post & share if you wish!
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** The amount of items you choose to release is totally up
to you!
***** If you choose not to actually release the balloons
please join in anyway by flying or decorating with
them on this day. *****
** We ask that everyone releases their items at 1 p.m.est
** If you choose balloons they should be Orange in color &
preferably made of latex due to environmental concerns.
*** (Please check with your local agencies about any laws
or regulations) ***
Hints, tips, & info for environmentally friendly balloon
releases
Rebecca Newburg, Missouri
Henry & Shelia Davenport, Florida
Mike Port Huron, Michigan
Vern Minnesota
Beckie Michigan
Barb Utica, New York
Michael Harvey Utica, New York
Georgeine Dunedin, Florida
Phil Saratoga Springs, New York
Cathy Pennsylvania
Jim & Carol Bloomington, Illinois
Jimmy Indianapolis, Indiana
Ray & Deb Russo Blakeslee, PA
Melody Jamestown, PA
Janice Leesburg, Florida
Bobbie Eureka, CA
Vikki Florida
VVA Chapter #938 Ravalli County, Montana
Barbara Patriot Guard Ride Capt. Reg. 6 , PA
Josh Littell Albany, NY
Dawn Harris Pleasant Valley, NY
The Veterans Of Orland Park, Illinois
Leo Jr./ Sr. High School Leo, Indiana
Bonnie Hamlin Lincoln, Nebraska
Charles Wheeler Braman, OK
Russell D. Dill Morton, Illinois
The Burdock Family Lincoln, Nebraska
The Treat Family Lincoln, Nebraska
The Hamlin Family Japan
The Wylie Family Iowa City, Iowa
Jean & Patricia Ferencz Somerset, MA
VA Combat Veterans Stafford, Texas
Stafford High School ROTC Stafford, Texas
Delaware Valley Vietnam Veterans Levittown, PA
Home Depot Catskill, NY
Rachael, Andy & Tony Nassau, NY
Haines City ROTC Haines City, Florida
Patriot Guard Riders of Michigan
Jim & Nancy Spelic Willowick,Ohio
Participants on Veterans Day 2009:
Michael & John Lords Valley, PA
Rev Pam Redding, California
Joel Paplham Milwaukee,WI
Stephen T. Littell Jr. Catskill, New York
Phillip Littell New York
Anthony Booth Utica, New York
James & Nancy Spelic Willowick , Ohio
Shelia Winsett Parrish, AL
Steve Burns Thomasville, Georgia
Ed Littell Mesa, Arizona
Robert & Ruth Littell Mesa, Arizona
Helen Widmer Mesa, Arizona
West Virginia Veterans L.Z. Rainelle
Rainelle Elementary School, Rainelle, WV
Sharon McKechan & Family Bushkill, PA
Penny & Kevin Parkers Prairie, MN
Pam & Marvin Rumery Lincoln, Nebraska
Janette & Jennifer L. Jackson, TN
Tonia & Jennifer R. Waverly, TN
Sharon Vancouver, Washington
The Veterans Guest House Reno, Nevada
Steve Hay-Chapman Reno, Nevada
Lyn Regan Springfield, Virginia
Marilyn & Shirley Toledo, Ohio
Kurt Vernon, Texas
Danny & Lynn Weasonforth Keyser, VA
VVA Chapter #451 Baltimore, Maryland
Lee & Connie Harmon Greenfield, MO
Adalino Cabral Massachusetts
Dan Wilson Webster Groves High School, MO
Anthony Tisi Cumming, Georgia
Wendy Mokena, Illinois
American Legion Post 173 Bath, New York
Palmer-Roberts American Legion Auxiliary
Unit 214 Willoughby, Ohio
Retired Master Chief Petty Officer James E Craig
& the Navy JROTC unit of Conroe, Texas
Georgia & Son Milton Raleigh, NC
Tracy, Saratoga Springs, NY
VVA Chapter #604 Topeka, Kansas
****ATTENTION****
If you will be participating & don't mind your name & location listed with other participants please drop me an email to let me know.
Who knows!?
You might find someone else participating in your area & you may want to join them.
The Veterans Guest House
Serving our Veterans and family members when Veterans have to travel distances for Veterans to receive medical treatment, The Veterans Guest House in Reno recently recognized 10,000 bed nights accomodations in the past 4 years
Some Balloons get stuck by the tree
Perhaps they stop to remember......
VA Combat Veterans Stafford, Texas
&
Stafford High School ROTC Stafford, Texas
Retired Master Chief Petty Officer James E. Craig
& the Navy JROTC unit of Conroe, Texas
Reno, Nevada
Orange Wreath that was presented at the Veterans Day Ceremonies in downtown Reno while
Steve Hay-Chapman was walking "The Patches Walk" from Carson City to Reno. Steve's son also launched 5 balloons during the ceremonies
Becky Gibbs, an Agent Orange Widow was the inspiration for this nation wide event,
This page was last updated: November 29, 2009
This page was last updated: November 29, 2009
The 2nd Annual
"Patches Walk"
Please find it in your heart to open the file below & support the 2nd Annual
"Patches" Walk which is in memory of a hero who died from Agent Orange related illness.
"Major. Hay-Chapman"
flew "Patches"
which is one of the most recognized Ranch Hand aircraft. In his ten months his Ranch Hand Aircraft were hit 500 times by ground fire.
"Major. Hay-Chapman"
retired after 27 years in Oct 1970,while the going was good and fought to the last day trying to get a 100% disability due to Agent Orange. He did get it just before he passed away from diabetes in what was a lengthy process of amputations starting with a toe and eventually loosing both legs.
Delaware Valley Vietnam Veterans
Levittown, PA
A Review Of Veterans Day 2008:
The Video Below Includes Pictures Of The 2008 Event All Across The Country
You May Wish To Use The Optional Music Control (Below) To Turn Off
The Background Music On This Webpage While Watching The Video
Georgia & Milton
Raleigh, North Carolina
Sincere thanks & hugz to everyone who participated in 2009!
Henry & Shelia Snyder Davenport, Florida
Steve Burns Thomasville, Georgia
The Veterans Guest House Reno, Nevada
Steven Hay Chapman Reno, Nevada
Mike & Sherry Castle Missouri City, Texas
Charles & Ruth Wheeler Braman, Oklahoma
Beckie Mauler Richmond, Michigan
VVA & AVVA Chapter #451 Baltimore, Maryland
Jim & Nancy Spelic Willowick, Ohio
Josh Littell Albany, New York
Becky Gibbs Rolla, Missouri
Marilyn Toledo, Ohio
Georgeine & Kevin Marbeiter Dunedin, Florida
Sharon McKechan & Family Bushkill, Pennsylvania
Donald & Freida Houser Live Oak, Florida
Janice Weston Leesburg, Florida
Carol Talnagi Leesburg, Florida
Betty & Ed Morgan Leesburg, Florida
Janice Weston Raritan, New Jersey
Joseph Weston Raritan, New Jersey
Dorothy Hall
American Legion Post #388 Bonita Springs, Florida
American Legion Post #3003 Bonita Springs, Florida
VFW Post #4254 Bonita Springs, Florida
Bill Rickard Sr. Wichita Falls, Texas
June R. Downey Ormond Beach, Florida
VVA Chapter #542 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
VVA/AVVA Beaver County Chapter #862
Beaver County, PA
Martinsburg West Virginia
Visually Impaired Support Group
Martinsburg VAMC, West Virginia
Jen Bakken Delano, Minnesota
Hollie, Kerry, Elijah & Savana Pulley
Ruth Tedrow Oregon
Phil Holder Australia
Stephen T. Littell Jr. Catskill, New York
Janis Smith Wilmington, Delaware
Clara, Dave, Amy, & Jenn Startzel
Branchburg, New Jersey
Delaware Valley Vietnam Veterans
Levittown, Pennsylvania
Dave Agostine Albany, New York
Sheryl Abbeduto San Francisco, California
Georgia & Milton Raleigh, North Carolina
Roger Dyson Bloomington, Illinois
Kevin & Penny Frahm Parkers Prairie, Minnesota
Sherri Osgood Dunham Albany, New York
Lisa Sikoskie Stottville, New York
Rachel Newberry Rachel Nassau Lake, N.Y.
Stacie Weaver Wynantskill, N.Y.
Robert Burns Albany, N.Y.
Shari Dingman Yerman Scotia, N.Y.
Nikki Lemner Criscione Utica, N.Y.
Darcie Pannitti Seifridsberger Albany, N.Y.
Amy Schaffer Albany, N.Y.
Michael Curran Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Terry Becker Snyders Lake, N.Y.
Rita Tompkins Catskill, N.Y.
Statia Littell Catskill, N.Y.
Lisa Littell Catskill, N.Y.
Stephen T Littell III Catskill, N.Y.
Jeanie & Family San Antonio, Texas
MSG (RET) Bill Herring & Family Round Rock, Texas
Sharon Morgan Bonita Springs, Florida
Mike Harvey & Barb Littell Utica, New York
Arthur, Ann & Bethney Coughlin Clearwater, Florida
Dahan Mohamed North Hero, Vermont
Tracy Helmes Rapant Saratoga, New York
Erin Fisher Mangene Grafton, New York
Janette Haire Jackson, Tennessee
Jennifer Christopher Jackson, Tennessee
Tonia Staggs Waverly, Tennessee
Jennifer Russell Waverly, Tennessee
The Forty and Eight-Grande du Illinois
Lincoln, Illinois
Carol & Jim Logsdon, family & friends
Bloomington, Illinois
Kasey Jo Eisenbraun Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Mike Thomas Albany, New York
Sharon King Mesa, Arizona
Brad Juneau Albany, New York
Jerry Davis Boston, Massachusetts
Shannon McDowell Salem, Oregon
Logan West Juneau, Alaska
Alan Clark Salt Lake City, Utah
Gail Seward Gibson City, Illinois
Dawn, Frederick & Adele Harris
Pleasant Valley, New York
Timothy Tenney, friends & family Littleton, Colorado
BreAnne Cline & daughters Kayla & Addison
Youngstown, Ohio
Ms. Marti & Diana Bismarck, North Dakota
Kevin & Penny Frahm Parkers Prairie, Minnesota
Ms. Bill Newsom
Participants on Veterans Day 2008
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