by George Kokiko George Kokiko attended our storytelling programs often in the early days of the Veterans Breakfast Club. He never shared his story, but he listened closely to others and jotted notes in his little notebook through each breakfast. One day, I ran into George at a grocery store and remarked that I
The Military Mission of Beaver County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Beaver, PA, dedicated to sending care packages to deployed U.S. military personnel. We coordinate with the Red Cross, U.S.O., and individual service members for a once-a-year shipment in November to be delivered by Christmas.How You Can Help:Donate: Monetary contributions cover supplies and shipping
By James Thunder Jerome R. Daly, the helicopter pilot who became a Catholic priest, flew 2,000 hours in three tours. He earned 80 (this is not a typo) citations for bravery, including the Silver Star, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, two Bronze Stars for valor, two Purple Hearts, an Army Commendation Medal, and, most notably,
Despite knowing Army veteran Ray Brendel for many years, we had never heard his story until recently. Ray, who served as a finance clerk at Fort Knox and Germany in the 1970s, probably thought he didn't have much of a story to tell compared to the combat experiences shared at our events. But, we
Army Captain Drew Ferguson was one remarkable Green Beret. Before serving as a Team Leader in Special Forces in Afghanistan, he had spent 14 months in combat as an Infantry Officer with the 10th Mountain Division in Iraq. He came home with three Bronze Stars and became an accomplished painter, poet, and musician. He
We recently heard from a new non-profit in Central Pennsylvania called the Boots to Health Foundation. Boots to Health supports local Veterans in improving their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Their range of services includes physical fitness training, nutrition coaching, spiritual counseling, and life coaching, all provided to Veterans at no cost. They also want
