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SPECIAL
PUBLIC AWARENESS PROJECT
2004-2005 - New Jersey's Contribution to World War II
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Some special thank you's and greetings from some
common and humble citizens of the free world, but also at the same time some very spectacular people and patriots, sent
to us in written format can also be accessed by clicking below on the one you would like to read. Original spellings
and misspellings are included as received. These thank you's and their greetings are extended as well, from all of us,
to the people who really need and deserve to be thanked every day, the service members and veterans of all our U.S. Armed
Forces:
The special Thank You notes above, and the other Thank You notes found elsewhere on this page,
the Homepage, the Veterans Outreach Programs page, and throughout this site, are reflective of over $7 million in dollar and resource expenditures of the Association on its
program service activities just over the past few years. Most recipients of charitable assistance do not write Thank You notes,
it should be noted, and sometimes the Association does ask for them.
Approximately 75% of all Association dollar and resource income comes from membership donations
and dues, and no member has ever taken an itemized tax deduction for either donations or dues.
A Special Thank You from a USAF unit from New Mexico in Iraq, for $9,000 worth of care kits the New Mexico Chapter
sent them in 2010. After sending the unit the kits, the New Mexico Chapter was subsequently forced to dissolve voluntarily
because of physical threats against its members and their families, and mounting financial difficulties (including membership
fears about continuing their association), all caused by lies and misrepresentations told about the Chapter
by a reporter from the St. Petersburg Times, Jeff Testerman (with mispellings included):
"Thank-you for the backpacks you sent to us here in Iraq. Everything in it will be put to good use. i would
also like to thank-you for your service.
TSgt Thomas Bean
May 31, 2010"
And a Special Thank You from the USO:
"The USO thanks the
U.S. Navy Veterans Association for supporting our troops at home and abroad!"
October 20, 2007
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USO
P.O. Box 96860
Washington DC 20077-7677
And a special Thank You from
Commander William Maroney, VFW Post 4337, Inverness, Florida,
for a grant from the
US Navy Veterans Association Florida Chapter:
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And a special Thank You from
Life Scout Derek Wright, Boy Scouts of America
Troop 90, Sun City, Arizona
for a $5,000 grant the
U.S. Navy Veterans Association Arizona Chapter made to Troop 90's Raising of the
Flags project to restore all the American flags and flagpoles at the Sunland Memorial Park's Garden of Valor for veterans in
2006:
"Every boy that joins the Scouts is a boy on the right track."
- Robert M. Gates
Secretary of Defense Designate, 2006
And a special Thank You from
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz
for a $5,000 grant the
U.S. Navy Veterans Association New York Chapter made to the Camp Brooklyn program in
2006:
"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to Camp Brooklyn."
- Marty Markowitz
President, Borough of Brooklyn, New York
Camp Brooklyn is a charity which takes needy kids from the inner city and sends them to summer camps on
the Hudson or on the lakes and rivers of Greater New York, where they learn an appreciation of water sports, water activities,
and an appreciation for the role of New York City in this nation's maritime and naval histories.
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And a special Thank You from
Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Office of Veterans Affairs (MOVA) for a $5,000 grant
the
US Navy Veterans Association New York Chapter made to MOVA in 2006:
"Thank you for your deeply appreciated donation to MOVA to assist us in our programs and activities
for needy veterans in New York City."
- Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs,
Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor
New York City
| New York City Mayor |
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And a special Thank You from Rod and Sue Wilmot, Patriots and Non-Members of the Association,
on their observations on some of our program service activities:
"US Navy Veterans Association - Just a note to let you know how much we appreciate your service. It
is our belief that Fundamentalist Muslim Terrorism is the greatest threat since World War II.
Your organization is clearly at the forefront of the battle against terrorism at this critical time,
and the work you do, the stands your organization takes, makes you the heroes of our times. Thank you ever so much and may
God bless your membership and keep them all safe."
- Rod and Sue Wilmot
San Francisco, California
December 24, 2007
And a special Thank You from the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs:
"To: US Navy Veterans Association, Washington State Chapter - During this holiday season, Alfie and
I want to thank you for all that you have done for veterans and their families.
May you be blessed in the coming year. We look forward to working with you in 2008."
- Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
John Lee, Director
Alfie Alvarado-Ramos, Deputy Director
December 24, 2007
And a special Thank You from the Madison, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Vet
Center for a $10,000 donation the Wisconsin Chapter made when times were tough for the VA's budget:
"US Navy Veterans Association:
Thank you so very much for the $10,000 donation to the Madison Vet Center. This
generous donation will be used by the Madison Vet Center for various projects and programs...."
- Dorothy Carskadon, LCSW
Madison Vet Center Team Leader
February 4, 2008
And a special Thank You from Wisconsin Public Television, a service of the University of Wisconsin:
"Commander Bobby Thompson
Director, US Navy Veterans Association
Dear Commander Thompson:
Once again I have the pleasure of thanking your organization for the wonderful and generous things
you make happen throughout Wisconsin in quality
education, both for our veterans and in the area of veterans-related affairs."
- Michael Maguire
Wisconsin Public Television
608.265.3851
April 14, 2008
And a special Thank You from WCET-TV, Cincinnati Educational Television:
"US Navy Veterans Association - You are indeed a blessing to public education on veterans affairs and issues in Cincinnati.
And thank you for all the good things I've seen you do for our veterans here, and for your dedication to the USA."
- Sherry Sargeant
Asst Director for Corporate Development
WCET- TV, Cincinnati
513-381-4033
August 12, 2008
And a special Thank You from Florida State Representative Darryl E. Rouson:
"US Navy Veterans Association - You are the best! Thanks for all that you do for our community, state and nation
and, of course, our vets."
- State Representative Darryl E. Rousson
Florida House of Representatives
Tallahassee, Florida
August 19, 2008
And a special endorsement from the Honorable Pam Iorio, Mayor of the City of Tampa, Florida, calling
the Association:
"...this wonderful organization of retired veterans...."
And a special Thank You from Florida Deputy Sheriff Don Mick:
"To All Members of the US Navy Veterans Association:
Thank you so very much for your service to our Country!"
Deputy Sheriff Don Mick, COL, USA (ret.)
November 26, 2008
Office of the President, Boys Ranch Florida
And a special Thank You from Jim and Carol Herbin, neither of whom is member of the Association:
"Dear US Navy Veterans Association and its members:
The sacrifices of your members and officers do not go unseen or unnoticed or unappreciated. All your
members and all the veterans you represent, remain in the hearts, thoughts and prayers of all of us for whom we have seen
you serve. May you all have a safe, peace-filled holiday"
Jim and Carol Herbin
Tuscon, Arizona
December 7, 2008
Association members visit with our disabled veterans at the VA's James A. Haley Hospital in Tampa, Florida,
at the Association sponsored Independance Day Cookout 2009:
And a special thank you from the US Department of Labor:
As to the US Department
of Labor’s Outreach programs for Veterans, to ADPI Kate Hughes:
“Thank you.
Your efforts are very much appreciated.”
April
8, 2010:
David M. Campos
Human Resources
U.S. Department of Labor
OASAM, Philadelphia Region
170
S. Independence Mall West, Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 861-5058
campos.david@dol.gov
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Endorsements are simply nice things reputable individuals or entities have placed in some form of
writing about the Association. The Association does not pay anybody anything for an endorsement, and many endorsements are
simply written by the entrant as an entry on our Homepage Forum. We may choose to mention some prominent endorsements, however, on this page. One does not have to make a donation
to the Association to endorse us. Anybody can endorse us at any time, and anybody can make a contribution to the Association's
purposes and activities at any time.
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