Wishing You and Yours a Very Happy Thanksgiving

 

As you are surrounded by friends and family today and as you think about those who may be separated by distance or circumstance, may you find peace and joy in the beauty and blessings of your life.

From my family to yours, best wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving.
 

Fondest regards,

Pook 

As has become my personal tradition each year, I share the words of Abigail Van Buren (Dear Abby)...

O, heavenly Father: We thank thee for food and remember the hungry. We thank thee for health and remember the sick. We thank thee for friends and remember the friendless. We thank thee for freedom and remember the enslaved. May these remembrances stir us to service, that thy gifts to us may be used for others.

Happy 237th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps

Today in 1775, Captain Samuel Nicholas (USMC) formed two battalions of Marines in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on orders from the 2nd Continental Congress. Since this date, the United States Marine Corp has served our country following their core values of Honor, Courage & Commitment by always maintaining the motto “Semper Fidelis” (Always Faithful) throughout their illustrious history.

Each year on November 10th, Bob Parsons, CEO and Founder of GoDaddy.com, presents a birthday tribute to the Marine Corps.  Please take a moment to view this year's tribute:   USMC 237th BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE 2012

This year, in addition to the annual birthday tribute, GoDaddy is partnering with the SEMPER FI FUND to raise money to help critically ill and injured members of all of the United States Armed Forces and their families.  The Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation and GoDaddy.com will match up to $1 million in donations.

The Semper Fi Fund is a nonprofit organization providing financial support for injured and critically ill members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families during times of hospitalization and recovery, as well as assistance for those with ongoing medical needs.  

The Semper Fi Fund works directly with American heroes who have sacrificed much for our country. Their injuries are often severe, and the path to recovery or rehabilitation can be long and costly. When these members of the Armed Forces are hospitalized and receiving treatment, the related medical costs can be staggering. Additionally, these situations can cause other costs to grow quickly, such as time off of work, childcare, plane fare, and other travel expenses. These heroes deserve the best care and support we can offer in their time of need.

Your donation – no matter how large or small – makes a huge difference. It helps the Semper Fi Fund provide service member and family support, specialized & adaptive equipment, adaptive housing, adaptive transportation, education and career transition assistance, PTSD and TBI support, and so much more.

You have the power to make a difference.  Help GoDaddy help those heroes who've given so much for our freedom.  Click HERE to donate.

Semper Fi to THE FEW, THE PROUD!

Veterans Day 2012

Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that finished World War I. The main hostilities of WWI were properly finished at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, with Germany signing the Armistice.

 

Heartfelt thanks go out to the men and women who have served in our armed forces, protecting our nation, and preserving the freedoms we cherish.  

Posted by Pook at 4:42 AM