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Let's Get Together:  To work on Projects
 for OQC & Troops


Join us on: October 25th Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at American Legion Hall 403 W. 6th & "E" Street Antioch

working on Comfort Cool Neck Ties for OQC - Crafting cards for the community to sign at our booths. Cutting Jeans squares, & planning upcoming events.

Salad Potluck lunch so email Leslie for food suggestions @ funtobewithlp@yahoo.com

Come join a great group of people. Bring your kids, significant others & your friends. 
 Also, bring your care package items that you have been collecting from your groups. SEE YOU THERE! INVITE A FEW FRIENDS!

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We have started planning for the very first ever...... Veteran's Day Parade to be held in Antioch on 2nd street.  If you want to participate please email me and I will contact you or connect you with the right person. josiemonaghan@aol.com

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MAY - MEMORIAL DAY - Oakview Memorial Park Cemetary 10:00 am  18th Street Antioch.

JUNE - FLAG DAY

JULY - FOURTH OF JULY PARADE - ANTIOCH

SEPTEMBER - SEPTEMBER 11TH FREEDOM WALK - Sommersville Towne Center Mall Antioch.

NOVEMBER - ANTIOCHS 1ST VETERAN'S DAY PARADE

DECEMBER - HOLIDAY DELITES PARADE

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OUR PAST EVENTS!!!

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Holiday for the Troops Care Package Drive
Was successful because of all of the people who
 donated items and cards for our Troops.
A BIG THANK YOU TO:
The Boy Scout Troop 151 of Antioch that meet at the American Legion Post 161 in Antioch.
Thanks Michelle and Dan.
Thanks to Emily and her staff from:
East County Insurance Agency Inc.
2738 W. Tregallas Rd. Ste B  / Behind the Post Office
They have offered to be our Official - Ongoing Drop off location
THANK YOU!
THANKS TO:
UMPQUA BANK
3700 Lone Tree Way - In the Raley's Shopping Center

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED
IN THE SEPTEMBER 11TH FREEDOM WALK.
Over 200 people attended.

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July 28th, 2007 Saturday 4-9 pm
International Fest A Free Community Event
Prewett Family Park 4701 Lone Tree Way, Antioch
 

Thank you G.A.T.0., the City of Antioch & 
 The Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch.

Flag Day June 14th Thursday 2007
Sommersville Towne Centre Mall
2550 Somersville Rd. Antioch, CA.

Janice and Christy Management Team
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Sommersville Towne Center Mall Antioch, CA.

LCPL Brian Vargas receiving the Silver Star Flag
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from Richard Hamilton: Pres. Blue Star Riders

  Memorial Day Ceremony
May 28, 2007
This Event was Fantastic, Beautiful, Outstanding!
We Honor your COURAGE, & your Sacrifice!

ANTIOCH POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Sgt. Michael M. & Family
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Jessica loves our troops
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We collected letters for Care Packages
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We sponsored a booth for the NAMI Walk (National Alliance Mental Illness). Bringing awareness to Veterans long term rehabilitation. We made alot of new friends. Thank you for your donations of letters and money.

PROUD MARINE DAD, JEFF
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WONDERFUL HUSBAND AS WELL!
WHAT A WONDERFUL MOMENT TO
HONOR OUR WOUNDED WARRIORS & THEIR FAMILIES.
THE MAYOR OF OAKLEY, CA.
WAS THERE TO DO IT RIGHT! THANK YOU!
Richard Hamilton, President of Blue Star Riders,
has worked towards Honoring with Recognition "Silver Star Families"
Silver Star Families have a wounded warrior injured 
IN combat during a time of war. visit: www.bluestarriders.com
 
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SILVER STAR FAMILY DAY DEDICATION
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PRES. RICHARD HAMILTON

SEND US YOUR NEWS!

RICHARD HAMILTON PRESENTING SILVER STAR
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TO 4 TIME PURPLE HEART VETERAN

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
SEPT 11TH FREEDOM WALK
 THIS YEAR.

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT

HOST A POT LUCK
GET TOGETHER!

Baby Shower March 11 2007
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PROUD MARINE WIFE

CONGRATULATIONS TO LIANN & LUIS
BABY BOY BORN APRIL 21, 2007
COME HOME SAFE DADDY!
WE LOVE YOU!

ARMED FORCES DAY
MAY 19TH,

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME TO THE BABY SHOWER
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MARINE WIFE AND "MOMMY" TO BE COME HOME SAFE "DADDY"

   

My sister Anna & Richard
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Thanks for your continued support

Baby Shower for "Mommy to be"
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Thank you Partiot Sentinel Riders
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SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
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Garage Sale Fundraiser MARCH 31 & APRIL 1 2006

4TH OF JULY PARADE IS
AROUND THE CORNER
LETS START PLANNING
 
 

VETERANS DAY 2006
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SUPPORT OUR TROOPS PAST, PRESENT, & FUTURE

Many of us have our own beliefs and
opinions on the war in Iraq.
This group and this website will not be a forum
to  condem our military.  Please be mindful
 of the morale of our troops and their families.
No matter what you believe,
it is not our troops fault for the way things have gone.
 We must remain motivated in supporting
them and one another. We can make a differnce
on how our Military is Welcomed Home.
We must stay committed to Stand United to Support Our Troops,
Past, Present and Future. Until they ALL COME HOME !