Freedom Alliance Sponsors Appreciation Dinner for Wounded Troops at Fort Carson
By Alan Moore, Press Secretary, Freedom Alliance
Mar 10, 2009 - 9:50:04 PM
Blackanthem Military news
DULLES, VA - Forty wounded soldiers recovering at Fort Carson, along with some of their spouses and children, recently enjoyed a Troop Appreciation Dinner at the Texas T-bone Steakhouse near the Colorado base. Sponsored by Freedom Alliance, the dinner was held to honor the troops and their families for their service and sacrifice. It also afforded an opportunity for these troops to enjoy time out with their friends, families and colleagues.
"The honor and dedication you exhibit in serving this nation is unparalleled anywhere in the world," Freedom Alliance Director of Programs Calvin K. Coolidge said to the service members in attendance. "All of us at Freedom Alliance and millions of Americans, who undoubtedly would love to be here, would like to say thank you for your service and to your families who have sacrificed so much."
Freedom Alliance regularly hosts "Troop Appreciation Dinners" for military personnel around the country to honor them and thank them for their service and sacrifice for our country. Last year, Freedom Alliance sponsored more than 100 Troop Appreciation Events, Dinners and Support Activities. These events were held for wounded service members recovering in Warrior Transition Units, those returning home from overseas duty and those stationed throughout the United States.
After the event, an appreciative soldier, SSG Cecilio said, "Thank you for all that you do for us service members. We serve because of Americans like you!"
In addition to hosting Troop Appreciation Dinners, Freedom Alliance distributes "Gifts from Home" care packages to military personnel deployed overseas and provides scholarships to children of military heroes, among other programs. For more information please visit www.FreedomAlliance.org.
The mission of Freedom Alliance is to advance the American heritage of freedom by honoring and encouraging military service, defending the sovereignty of the United States and promoting a strong national defense. www.FreedomAlliance.org