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Tuesday, May 24, 2011 09:22 AM |
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Recently Nicole Hartley reposted a video she put together in memory of Matt. The tribute is set to the Kenny Chesney song, "Who You'd Be Today". You'll find the link by navigating to Matt's Links from Matt's Story. Or you can click here.
While you watch the video, please keep in mind the awesome difference Matt made in our world. Through the efforts of family and friends who loved him and demanded answers, the US Army was held accountable for "no man left behind". The establishment of a computer lab in Iraq allowed deployed soldiers to communicate with their families and each other. It was instrumental in keeping focus on the task of finding Matt. Hundreds of young scholars have received monies to help further their education and in the providing, hundreds of fallen heroes have been given a public face. Thousands of deployed troops have had their morale boosted with the receipt of packages full of bits of home from strangers. And thousands of plain, ordinary folks have been given the oppertunity to give back a little something by donating and volunteering. Is it not amazing how the life of one can affect so very many in such a good and positive way?
Friends and family will never cease missing Matt. They will always wonder who he would be today and tomorrow and the next day. But there is no doubt who he was…a fine, courageous young man who loved, laughed and gave his best. Remember those who serve and protect you. |
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Written by Keith Maupin
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Monday, March 14, 2011 05:45 PM |
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Tom Tressler came into the Center one day and said he wanted to do something to help the troops. He came up with the idea of collecting DVDs and sending them to the troops. He called it "Project In Theatre". He spent a lot of time contacting different companies with this idea. Finally he found one that wanted to participate in this mission. When it was all said and done…
We will be meeting with Convergys at their global headquarters downtown, Cincinnati on Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Convergys agreed to participate by collecting CDs and DVDs to send to the men and women serving in harm's way in Iraq and Afghanistan. Their goal was to collect 600 but their total was 845 CDs and DVDs. This is a great response to a request to help support the men and women fighting terrorism. We felt it was important to give them an opportunity for some entertainment while not on hazardous missions. We will also have some military personnel at the meeting to confirm for Convergys this is a great idea because, while they were serving in Iraq or Afghanistan, this type of entertainment wasn't available and it will certainly raise the morale of thousands of the troops.
The plan is to send the CDs to the FOBs. (Forward Observing Base) where they will remain for the next unit that is stationed there.
A big thank you goes to Convergys and their employees who contributed. Special thanks to Tom Tessler for making this happen.
Till they all come home,
Keith Maupin |
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