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7.07.2008 - 02:40pm ET
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International Liaison Officers Meet at USA Cares And Make a Donation on Behalf of the Fort Knox Historic Community
French Colonel Bruno Duhesme, Canadian Major Chris Young, and German Lieutenant-Colonel Dirk Schubert are flanked by red shirted Bill Nelson and Pat Stradley of USA Cares
(CSRwire) RADCLIFF, KY. - July 7, 2008 - At a barbeque held in May of this year, a
group of Fort Knox international liaison officers made an unusual request.
They asked the participants from the Fort Knox Historical Community not to
bring the traditional "hostess gifts" but rather to make donations to USA
Cares instead.
Canadian Forces Liaison, Major C. J. Young along with French Colonel Bruno
Duhesme and German Lieutenant-Colonel Dirk Schuber visited and had a tour
of the USA Cares Military Family Assistance Center. They also brought a
donation that was made by Fort Knox Historical Society Members.
Major Young said "we have been receiving a number of great 'hostess gifts'
over the years, and while we were very appreciative of people's generosity,
we wanted to give back to the community, so we asked if folks would instead
make a donation to USA Cares. The Fort Knox Community has responded very
favorably to that idea."
Pat Stradley, USA Cares Director of Family Services commented "I think
that it is just amazing that these gentlemen would forgo the gifts that
would normally go to them to do something for their American comrades in
arms and their families. It speaks very highly of them individually and of
the brotherhood that all military, regardless of their country, have with
one another."
Bill Nelson, Executive Director of USA Cares, echoed Stradley's sentiments
and thanked the group for their generosity and for being great
representatives of the Fort Knox military community.
About USA Cares
USA Cares is a worldwide non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization serving US
Military Service Members of all ranks and branches and their families with
direction and advice along with grant assistance for quality of life issues
caused by military service. Continuing into their sixth year of
accomplishment, USA Cares has received requests from over 11,000 Service
Members and families and has responded with millions of dollars in
organizational and found resources. In partnership with The Homeownership
Preservation Foundation, USA Cares has also saved hundreds of homes
belonging to Service Personnel from foreclosure. Funding for the
organization is provided through the generous contributions of
corporations, organizations and individuals. For more information on USA
Cares contact jrevell@usacares.org and visit www.usacares.org.
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