Veterans Park Dedication
Please join us on Sunday, October 6, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the newly restored and enhanced Veterans’ Park at Jacob Square, Hooksett, NH as we dedicate the park. To search for directions, use 5 Veterans’ Drive; that’s the church adjacent to the park.
The event will include the dedication of a new memorial area “to honor all who served in war and peace.”
Parking will be available in the Congregational Church parking lot, on Veterans’ Drive and, if necessary, at the Holy Rosary Church.
Kathie Northrup, Chair
Hooksett Heritage Commission
Run For The Fallen ~ NH
Dear Families, Friends and Supporters,
Our 2013 Run has come and gone and again this year. We find that the spirit of the day has touched us in way only our hearts can speak.
We hope you share this spirit and it stays with you throughout the year. Over 700 of us came together on Sept. 15th, 2013 to celebrate the lives of our 71 Fallen Heroes. This was our biggest turnout yet.
We are ever grateful for our sponsors and donors, without their generosity the event would not be possible. We also thank our volunteers for their time and support and for our runners commitment & energy. Clearly we all share a dedication to preserving the memory of these men and women of our state’s military who lost their lives while bravely protecting our freedom. Crucially, your participation and support ensures that we continue to tell the stories of our soldiers, and for that, we and their families are forever indebted.
We are currently debriefing and already looking to make 2014 even better!
Please check back on our web for fund raising events throughout this and next year and stay in touch via Facebook. Also, merchandise is always available via the Online Shop.
Warmly,
“RFTF-NH” {Julie, Fran, Cindy, Nichole}
www.runforthefallennh.org
Our 71 Fallen Heroes
Never forget – To Remember is to Honor…
RUN FOR THE FALLEN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Join us for a tribute run honoring our NH fallen military Heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice since 9/11/01. Hug a family of a Hero as they stand by their loved one’s poster.
The course is 12 miles, however, you don’t have to go the whole distance! Trolleys travel the course to pick you up at any time. Run, Rest, Rehydrate, Run some more!
The entire run is free! All we ask is for you to thank our heroes’ loved one for their tremendous sacrifice.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2013
REGISTRATION/SIGN IN OPENS AT 6:30 AM @ ODIORNE STATE PARK
August 2013 Casualties
We remember these eleven heroes who gave their lives and the families they left behind.
Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis, 24, of Staten Island, N.Y.
Sgt. 1st Class Ricardo D. Young, 34, of Rosston, Ark.
1st Lt. Jason Togi, 24, of Pago Pago, American Samoa
Spc. Kenneth Clifford Alvarez, 23, of Santa Maria, Calif
Pvt. Jonathon Michael Dean Hostetter, 20, of Humphreys, Mo.
Master Sgt. George A. Bannar Jr., 37, of Orange, Va
1st Lt. Timothy G. Santos Jr., 29, of Helena, Ala
Staff Sgt. Octavio Herrera, 26, of Caldwell, Idaho,
Sgt. Jamar A. Hicks, 22, of Little Rock, Ark.
Spc. Keith E. Grace Jr., 26, of Baytown, Texas
Spc. Nickolas S. Welch, 26, of Mill City, Ore
NH Chapter appoints new Director
There are some new and exciting changes in the NH Chapter! Bill Geary, Gold Star Uncle has been appointed the new director of Honor and Remember New Hampshire Chapter, together with Paul Boore, Veteran and Jim Savage, Gold Star Father and Veteran will be Co-Directors.
We have all worked hard over the past 2 and half years and have been through 2 years of working with legislation. So…2014 – that will be the year!!!
I will still be on the NH Chapter, working with Gold Star families, flag presentations, etc. I am so honored to have been entrusted with being the Director for the past few years!
Love you all!!!
NH will never forget!
Blessings,
Susan
1st Annual Honor and Remember Motorcycle Ride for New Hampshire
Hello everyone….
First Annual Honor and Remember Motorcycle Ride was exciting. I just had no idea of what to expect. With lots of other rides going on I did start to feel disappointed in our numbers, but realized what a blessing the day was in that we were able to present 3 personalized flags! The families that received their heroes flags are what we are about and they know that we will always be there to remember their loved one and in doing so we honor the family. Our goal is to provide flags for any NH Gold Star family that would like a personalized flag.
I was overwhelmed by the presentation of the $700.00 from the VFW Men’s Auxiliary in Milford, NH. There are now two families that will be sponsored!! This came about during our meeting at the VFW with Mike Buffelli (Bar-B-Q’s Plus) and his friend Mick. We gave Mick a brochure and he took the info back to the VFW and their upcoming meeting – they wrote that check on the 7th!!
I am grateful to God for the day – all came together with so many hands to help!
Blessings,
Sue
Blue/Gold Star Mother Jean Durgin and
Gold Star Mother Rhonda Rollins supporting
our 1st Annual Ride
July 2013 Casualties
We remember these eleven heroes who gave their lives and the families they left behind.
Spc. Hilda I. Clayton, 22, of Augusta, Ga.
1st Sgt. Tracy L. Stapley, 44, of Clearfield, Utah
Pvt. Errol D.A. Milliard, 18, of Birmingham, Ala
Lance Cpl. Benjamin W. Tuttle, 19, of Gentry, Ark
Staff Sgt. Sonny C. Zimmerman, 25, of Waynesfield, Ohio
Spc. Anthony R. Maddox, 22, of Port Arthur, Texas
1st Lt. Jonam Russell, 25, of Cornville, Ariz.,
Sgt. Stefan M. Smith, 24 of Glennville, Ga., and
Spc. Rob L. Nichols, 24, of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Sgt. Eric T. Lawson, 30, of Stockbridge, Ga.,
Spc. Caryn E. Nouv, 29, of Newport News, Va
June 2013 Casualties
We remember these eighteen heroes who gave their lives and the families they left behind.
Spc. Ray A. Ramirez, 20, of Sacramento, Calif.
Spc. Kyle P. Stoeckli, 21, of Moseley, Va
Pfc. Mariano M. Raymundo, 21, of Houston, Texas
Warrant Officer Sean W. Mullen, 39, of Dover, Del
Staff Sgt. Job M. Reigoux, 30, of Austin, Texas
2nd Lt. Justin L. Sisson, 23, of Phoenix, Ariz.,
Spc. Robert A. Pierce, 20, of Panama, Okla.
Lt. Col. Todd J. Clark, 40, of Evans Mills, N.Y.
Maj. Jaimie E. Leonard, 39, of Warrick, N.Y.
Staff Sgt. Jesse L. Thomas Jr., 31, of Pensacola, Fla
Lance Cpl. Jared W. Brown, 20, of Youngstown, Fla
Sgt. Justin R. Johnson, 25, of Hobe Sound, Fla
Spc. Ember M. Alt, 21, of Beech Island, S.C.
Spc. Robert W. Ellis, 21, of Kennewick, Wash.
Spc. William R. Moody, 30, of Burleson, Texas
Spc. Javier Sanchez Jr., 28, of Greenfield, Calif
Sgt. Corey E. Garver, 26, of Topsham, Maine
Sgt. Justin R. Rogers, 25, of Barton, N.Y
February 2013 Casualties
February 2013 Casualties
One marine lost his life in defense of our freedoms this month.
Staff Sgt. Jonathan D. Davis, 34, of Kayenta, Ariz
April 2013 Casualties
April 2013 Casualties
Fourteen Heroes gave their lives for our freedom this month.
Chief Warrant Officer Curtis S. Reagan, 43, of Summerville, S.C
Capt. James Michael Steel, 29, of Tampa, Fla.
Staff Sgt. Christopher M. Ward, 24, of Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Spc. Wilbel A. Robles-Santa, 25, of Juncos, Puerto Rico
Spc. Delfin M. Santos Jr., 24, of San Jose, Calif.
Chief Warrant Officer Matthew P. Ruffner, 34, of Tafford, Pa
Chief Warrant Officer Jarett M. Yoder, 26, of Mohnton, Pa.
Pfc. Barrett L. Austin, 20, of Easley, S.C
Capt. Aaron R. Blanchard, 32, of Selah, Wash
1st Lt. Robert J. Hess, 26, of Fairfax, Va
Capt. Brandon L. Cyr, 28, of Woodbridge, Va
Capt. Reid K. Nishizuka, 30, of Kailua, Hawaii
Staff Sgt. Richard A. Dickson, 24, of Rancho Cordova, Calif
Staff Sgt. Daniel N. Fannin, 30, of Morehead, Ky.
