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09-26-07, 06:31 PM
September 26, 2007
Wounded Warrior project bringing Marines and soldiers to play paintball
Times News -
By GAIL MAHOLICK gmaholick@tnonline.com
Sometimes wounded service members need a little excitement in their lives.
About 60 of these wounded warriors will be arriving from the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda; and the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, to visit Skirmish USA, in Penn Forest Township on Saturday to have the time of their lives shooting paintballs.
Rick Bayshore, a community minded resident from Germansville said he organized the weekend to promote patriotism and awareness for the marines and soldiers who are recovering from their injuries. The paintball tournament is the topper of this weekend's activities.
"Its my first attempt to honor these young men and women who have strived to do so much for their country," he said.
For the 60 brave worriers taking part in the weekend, it will certainly be a busy one.
Their first taste of the local hospitality will be an informal dinner hosted by Hope Community Church, Fogelsville. Later that evening they will visit the Celtic Fest for an evening of entertainment. Then they will regroup for breakfast at the Cracker Barrel in Fogelsville before heading north to Skirmish USA.
They will be escorted across Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania by eight different police agencies and countless fire departments.
Bayshore organized the weekend through The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), which was founded on the principle that veterans are our nation's greatest citizens. The WWP seeks to assist those men and women of our armed forces who have been severely injured during the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations around the world. Many of the injuries are traumatic amputations, gunshot wounds, burns and blast injuries that will retire these brave warriors from military service.
WWP is supplying the buses which will transport these young men and women who are recovering from their injuries. Bayshore said major sponsors of the event are Cracker Barrel and Giant Foods, Trexlertown, who have made generous donation for the weekend; and WalMart, Whitehall; who is also are also helping out with expenses.
"I can't say enough about Paul Fogel and his staff who has agreed to host this event," said Bayshore.
This is the first event of this kind for the local area involving these wounded service members, but Bayshore hopes other people will want to help the cause.
"This is about awareness," he said. "We want to tell people that ordinary people like me can step up and do something and make a difference."
Bayshore is concerned that he has missed inviting any local Wounded Warrier and wants to invite every injured local soldier or Marine to take part in the weekend.
From the battlefield to their bedside, WWP tries to meet the needs of Wounded Heroes. The group provides unique programs and services, raises awareness and enlists public support and provides a means for veterans to help each other. Wounded Warrior Project is a non-profit organization. Donations may be sent to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517.
Ellie
Wounded Warrior project bringing Marines and soldiers to play paintball
Times News -
By GAIL MAHOLICK gmaholick@tnonline.com
Sometimes wounded service members need a little excitement in their lives.
About 60 of these wounded warriors will be arriving from the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda; and the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, to visit Skirmish USA, in Penn Forest Township on Saturday to have the time of their lives shooting paintballs.
Rick Bayshore, a community minded resident from Germansville said he organized the weekend to promote patriotism and awareness for the marines and soldiers who are recovering from their injuries. The paintball tournament is the topper of this weekend's activities.
"Its my first attempt to honor these young men and women who have strived to do so much for their country," he said.
For the 60 brave worriers taking part in the weekend, it will certainly be a busy one.
Their first taste of the local hospitality will be an informal dinner hosted by Hope Community Church, Fogelsville. Later that evening they will visit the Celtic Fest for an evening of entertainment. Then they will regroup for breakfast at the Cracker Barrel in Fogelsville before heading north to Skirmish USA.
They will be escorted across Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania by eight different police agencies and countless fire departments.
Bayshore organized the weekend through The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), which was founded on the principle that veterans are our nation's greatest citizens. The WWP seeks to assist those men and women of our armed forces who have been severely injured during the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations around the world. Many of the injuries are traumatic amputations, gunshot wounds, burns and blast injuries that will retire these brave warriors from military service.
WWP is supplying the buses which will transport these young men and women who are recovering from their injuries. Bayshore said major sponsors of the event are Cracker Barrel and Giant Foods, Trexlertown, who have made generous donation for the weekend; and WalMart, Whitehall; who is also are also helping out with expenses.
"I can't say enough about Paul Fogel and his staff who has agreed to host this event," said Bayshore.
This is the first event of this kind for the local area involving these wounded service members, but Bayshore hopes other people will want to help the cause.
"This is about awareness," he said. "We want to tell people that ordinary people like me can step up and do something and make a difference."
Bayshore is concerned that he has missed inviting any local Wounded Warrier and wants to invite every injured local soldier or Marine to take part in the weekend.
From the battlefield to their bedside, WWP tries to meet the needs of Wounded Heroes. The group provides unique programs and services, raises awareness and enlists public support and provides a means for veterans to help each other. Wounded Warrior Project is a non-profit organization. Donations may be sent to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517.
Ellie