Monday, May 23, 2011

Blue Monday - House of Honor

Welcome! It's Blue Monday! For instructions, just click here.

Click on some of the links below and see what Blues our Bloggers share. Be sure to wish them a Happy Blue Monday!
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Something special is happening right around the corner from our house! A disabled veteran is having a house built for him and his family. There was a dedication ceremony last week, and I captured these pictures. There's a beautiful Blue sky and a bit of Blue in the signs. Of course, our flag contains Blue too.




Here's a closer look at the sign.
The organization is called Homes for Our Troops.




The homes provided by Homes for Our Troops are given at NO COST to the Veterans.

If you'd like to learn more about Homes for Our Troops, click here.


Happy Blue Monday!


1. Fifi
2. Raya
3. Lifemoto -PaBor
4. Christine
5. mercedes
6. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove
7. Techie Kids
8. Rajesh, India
9. Lani in Hongkong
10. Lina, Indonesia
11. Sherry
12. Fighter
13. Vienna Daily
14. imriz1
15. Blue Butterfly
16. Barbara Jean
17. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
18. Dena E
19. Milla
20. carolynUSA
21. Fe's Journey of Life
22. Point and Shoot
23. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USA
24. Dhemz
25. mizhelle
26. Cooking Show Fan
27. vernz
28. Dias Spot
29. Genuine Cuisine
30. Jingle
31. Gittan Sweden
32. Life Wonderfully Made
33. Pie
34. AWN
35. Rinkly Rimes		36. melissa
37. Leckeres für Mensch und Katze
38. Iris
39. J&J-USA
40. TheChieftess
41. Mom's Place
42. Anni, Sweden
43. Jenny
44. Shannara
45. Kayce's Online Diary
46. Reach Beyond Limits
47. Andy - Canada
48. Ella Maes Barn Gathering-Vintage Tins
49. Emm, Phils.
50. LaVoice
51. Giveaway on BLUE MONDAY!
52. Melandria
53. genny
54. Sneak peek at giveaway
55. Chie Wilks
56. Birgitta - foto chip
57. Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
58. Kim,USA
59. Jeanie from Georgia
60. Becky K.
61. 36 Weeks After
62. Lazy on Loblolly
63. Sweet Nothings
64. Kids and Me
65. ShoppaMomma
66. Rose
67. Ms. Burrito
68. Chubskulit
69. John
70. Birthday		71. Bird House
72. Eden,Australia
73. Gengen
74. Daniella Hayes
75. Mega Sassy
76. Lesley
77. JudyBug
78. AnnA(Sweden)
79. Anne
80. GVK, Chennai, India
81. Dorincard: Yosemite blues...
82. Turkey, Blue Skies and Sea
83. clavs
84. hapzydeco
85. Fifi Flowers
86. dana of The Stone Rabbit
87. Points of View and Thoughts
88. Christine
89. Blogging Anything
90. Scribbler - Memorial Day
91. Loui♥
92. Mary@One Perfect Bite
93. Susan@AshTreeCottage
94. Karie's Chic Creations
95. CailinMarie
96. Mel Cole @ Jolly toes
97. Joyful Servant
98. Candy
99. Olive Tree
100. Beagle Run Way
101. Seaside Rose Creations
102. photographing New Zealand
103. Joy@Books and Life
104. Annette
105. Iowa Gardening Woman

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83 comments:

  1. FifiMay 23, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    A beautiful sky! I hope Sgt. Burchard and his family will love their new home :)

    Happy Monday!


    Here's my very first entry.

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  2. xinexMay 23, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Oh how exciting, Sally!...Christine

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  3. DiannMay 23, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    That is wonderful about the house!

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  4. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Hi, Sally... this is a wonderful post and a great story. It's because of these types of organizations that our country is so great! I will go online and learn more about Homes for Our Troops, as I have not heard about them before. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Lina GustinaMay 23, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    I really hope that it can happen in my country. Many disabled veterans don't have homes here :(

    http://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2011/05/heritage-house.html

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  6. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    That´s how it should be!

    Take care of yourself Sally and happy blue Monday to you too.

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  7. UnknownMay 23, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    salute to that organization. the veteran truly deserves this kind of project.


    http://www.sibuyasrepublic.com/2011/05/23/swissmiss-for-my-miss/

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  8. Barbara JeanMay 23, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Sally,
    Joining in today after a long 'blue dry spell. =)
    Thanks for hosting.
    blessings
    barbara jean

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  9. JeanneMay 23, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Hi Sally, this is a wonderful project. I didn't know there was such a program. The home will be beautiful and so are the people who are building the home. Tomorrow I will be back to read more about it. Now I am going to bed.
    Love you, Jeanne

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  10. Dena E's BlogMay 23, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    WOW Sally, what a real blessing for them.. And its happening where you can witness it...Thanks for the share of such great positive bits of info!!!
    Hugs Dena

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  11. FexMay 23, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    nice blue sky.... happy Blue Monday Sally

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  12. UnknownMay 23, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    yay! im back! ;)

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  13. DhemzMay 23, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    How I wish I live nearby. I'm willing to help. I love volunteer job....:)

    Him and his family deserves this opportunity. Thanks for sharing Sally!

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  14. MariceMay 23, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    your neighborhood looks nice and neat! such neat shots!

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  15. Verna LugaMay 23, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    wow, exciting ..having new neighbor.. happy Monday Sally.

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  16. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Happy Blue Monday.
    :)

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  17. UnknownMay 23, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Hi Sally,

    It's my first time to join this meme and I'm really looking forward to joining as much as I can. Thank you for hosting this.

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  18. Rinkly RimesMay 23, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    That sort of charity work is really worthwhile.

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  19. Fashion MommaMay 23, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Great shots. Happy Blue Monday.

    Mine is here.

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  20. ☆Mama Ko☆May 23, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    Hi Ms. Sally congrats to your neighbor. He deserved that house

    Happy Blue Monday

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  21. AnniMay 23, 2011 at 3:58 AM

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  22. AnniMay 23, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Happy Blue Monday!
    I hope your new neighbour will enjoy his new home!

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  23. Gin HanssonMay 23, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Beautiful blue sky...

    Exciting to have new neighbors. I can feel that becuase we're about to move to our new apartment. Meaning new neighbor too..:)

    Have a bless monday Sally

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  24. •°°• IcyBC •°°•May 23, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Looks like a beautiful house, and he deserves it..

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  25. EmmMay 23, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Very touching... =) have a great weekend to all... =)

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  26. EmmMay 23, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    have a great week ahead to all! there you go! =)

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  27. LVMay 23, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    It is so nice to hear good news about our veterans once in while. Seems there is nothing but bad.

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  28. Coralie Cederna JohnsonMay 23, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Great news on this beautiful Blue Monday! Thanks for sharing!
    Coralie

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  29. gennyMay 23, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    love the blue sky. and the place is nice and i must say very memorable one.:-)
    mine is up here:
    http://www.bisdakbloggers.com/2011/05/23/blue-monday-31-the-wedding-cake.html

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  30. molly susan strongMay 23, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    How very special and exciting!

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  31. Chie Wilks May 23, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    wow, it looks like it's going to be a big and beautiful house to live in. that veteran deserves it.

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  32. B i r g i t t aMay 23, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Very exciting and a great thing to do. Beautiful blue sky too :)

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  33. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Thank you for hosting
    Happy Blue Monday!

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  34. black eyed susans kitchenMay 23, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I hope the house turns out to be perfect for the family and wish them more blue skies and sunshine. This was a terrific post Sally!

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  35. Boo-Bah AKA IrisMay 23, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    What a wonderful project! Our veterans are so deserving of this.

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  36. Jeanie CallaghanMay 23, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    I like your blues. That's a wonderful thing.

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  37. Becky K.May 23, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    That is wonderful!! Our troops deserve to be honored and treated like heroes!!

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  38. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    This is wonderful,what a great wonderful country we live in and I appreciate all and every branch of military,AWESOME!
    ~Jo
    LazyonLoblolly

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  39. Chubskulit RoseMay 23, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Very nice and patriotic! Have a good week ahead Sally.

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  40. MomgenMay 23, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Thanks for hosting...

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  41. EdenMay 23, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Wow, it is a big house. He really deserves it.

    Thank you for hosting.

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  42. AnnesphamilyMay 23, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    That is a wonderful program! I am glad we have decent folks stepping up to the plate where out governemtn fails our military families terribly.
    I enjoy stopping over. I posted my blues with my pinks so I hope you will check my post today! Have a terrific week! Anne

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  43. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Happy Blue Monday again everyone.

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  44. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Happy Blue Monday again everyone.

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  45. DorincardMay 23, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Nice idea, nice image...Volunteering = the gift of self.
    Time and labor, not just money...:)

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  46. PulchritudeMay 23, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    HI there, Happy blue MOnday to all!

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  47. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    What a neat program -- I had never heard of this.

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  48. AprilMay 23, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    This just made my heart burst with PRIDE! How wonderful to help those who are so deserving! Thanks for telling us about it, Sally!

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  49. ClavelMay 23, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Hapy blue monday Aunt Sally! mine is up: http://clavsupclose.blogspot.com/2011/05/blue-monday.html
    clavs

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  50. DaniellaMay 23, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    What a wonderful thing!! I love to see when our country does things right!!
    Happy Blue Monday!!
    xxDaniella

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  51. EJMay 23, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    That's nice to know that they care for the troops! Thanks for the visit Sally!

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  52. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    What a wonderful program!!!! It's so great to see really good things done for our veterans who have given so much for us.

    dana

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  53. ClavelMay 23, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I am sorry Aunt Sally, this is the correct one: http://clavsupclose.blogspot.com/2011/05/blue-monday.html
    clavs

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  54. Hooked on MemesMay 23, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    That is a wonderful programme!

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  55. Erica (Irene)May 23, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    How exciting and nice...Sally. Happy Blue Monday!!!!

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  56. ScribblerMay 23, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    What a commendable effort this is, awarding these homes to Veterans who are in need! Thank you for featuring this worthy cause on Blue Monday.

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  57. Loui♥May 23, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Good morning Sally!!
    The same program is in effect here in Denver..
    simply awesome!!
    happy bleu Monday!!
    warmest sandy hugs..
    Loui♥

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  58. Mary BergfeldMay 23, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    It's so nice to see this type of thing being done for our soldiers. Thank you for sharing this with us, Sally. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  59. Susan FreemanMay 23, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    This is a wonderful program. My Mom and I always contribute to Disabled Vets, but we may start contributing to this program as well. Thanks for hosting!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  60. anneMay 23, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I am sure Veterans would be happy to stay there.

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  61. JudyBugMay 23, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    What a wonderful idea. Love our military guys!

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  62. UnknownMay 23, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Hi Sally:

    My first Blue Monday. Love your post...just in time for Memorial Day!
    Roselle

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  63. dxs_1May 23, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Hey there - stopping in and wow! This is maybe the coolest blue monday post ever. What a wonderful wonderful organization.

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  64. CailinMarieMay 23, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    hey - that's me (the blue x) logged in under the wrong account. sorry :-)

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  65. Mel_ColeMay 23, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Wow, lucky military veterans. :) Nice that you gonna be neighbor's soon Sally.

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  66. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    My first time joining Blue Monday. Happy Blue Monday to everyone. Thank you for providing this opportunity to connect with a lot of people, Sally. I will make way around to visit other blogs. Thanks again.

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  67. JoyfulMay 23, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Lots of blue and what a wonderful project too! Happy Blue Monday!

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  68. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Sally, let me know this time if I did it right. I put the link on my post and relinked my post again. Thank you.

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  69. Denise MarieMay 23, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    It has been a while, Sally. Had to pop in with a silly post today. HBM!!

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  70. Blondie's JournalMay 23, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    The generosity around us really melts my heart sometimes!

    XO,
    Jane

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  71. JudiMay 23, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Happy Blue Monday Sally *hugs*
    Isn't this a wonderful story. We watched some of this on TV this weekend and its just a wonderful gift to this veteran.

    Wonderful skies of blue...I am sure ours will become blue and stay that way for more than a short time. Although I should not complain as we learn more about the wicked tornados again.

    I hope you've had a good weekend
    Judi

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  72. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMay 23, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Sally, how absolutely wonderful for the veteran to get his own house! He deserves it!
    Thanks for stopping by, my dear blogging friend. It's just lovely to hear from you and I would love to sit and have a cup of tea with you too.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  73. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Hi Sally! Oh, what a great thing. Hope the man and his family will enjoy their home - it looks very lovely. Now nothing beats a beautiful blue sky!
    Hope you're being a good girl! ;)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  74. RebeccaMay 23, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    A wonderful thing to provide homes for the troops!

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  75. Musings of A MinisterMay 23, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Great post! Thanks for dropping by today. Yes, Mosaic is a good Bible but it will never be my favorite. I didn't really need another Bible but I won this one and I do like it. Thanks for sharing what your Pastor said about Translations. I don't visit much anymore but I think of you often.

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  76. joyh82May 23, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    What a great organization! Happy Blue Monday!

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  77. Iowa Gardening WomanMay 23, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    How wonderful!

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  78. VintagesouthernlifeMay 23, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Wonderful post! Our veterans are so deserving!

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  79. CharlotteMay 24, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    The houses for veterans is such a wonderful idea. I'm glad you shared this. It's been awhile since I've visited you so I took the opportunity to look at some of your previous blue posts.
    It's good to hear from you again, Sally.
    Hugs,
    Charlotte

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  80. AnnAMay 24, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Dear Sally!
    I hope you had a great Blue Monday.
    I relaxed and fell down in our BLUE sofa, and forgot to leave my comment for you...But here I am!
    Great story you are telling us in your blog post...
    Best wishes,
    AnnA

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  81. PblacksawMay 24, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    I was so late that the linky was gone.. But even Late I still shout out a hello to the blue world! Have a great day!
    Patsy

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  82. The Quintessential MagpieMay 25, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    This made me smile, Sally, but you always make me smile.

    Love you SO much...

    XO,

    Sheila

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  83. DonnieMay 26, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    What a wonderful program. We can never do enough for our Veterans. Have a great day Sally.

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Sally