"Impact A Hero Wall of Support" Being Built over Internet to Honor U.S. Troops & Veterans.Wounded Heroes To Benefit CINCINNATI -- Support our troops "Support our troops" is a slogan commonly used in the United States and in Canada in reference to the United States Military and the Canadian Forces (Army, Air & Navy). The slogan has been used in the recent conflicts, including the Gulf War[1] and Iraq war. by helping build the first digital "Wall of Support" honoring U.S. troops at www.impactahero.org.
"As I have often said, I am extremely fortunate to play a kids game
that inspires youngsters and adults across our great country...my
personal inspiration and the true heroes in this country are the men
and women of our armed forces who put themselves in harms way so we
can all live safe and free...with Veterans Day upon us please remember
not only the members of our military but their families as well by
donating to the 'Impact A Hero Wall Of Support'...together we can show
them we care."
--Tiki Barber, New York Giants
The Impact A Hero Wall of Support program consists of digital blocks. Each block enables you to upload an image, link to any web site and write a tribute to our troops or a specific individual. Each block of the digital Wall of Support requires a $25 donation (tax deductible) and multiple blocks may be purchased for a larger image. The proceeds benefit our wounded heroes via Impact Player Partners' and their Impact A Hero programs. The financial goal is to raise $1,000,000. "Brave Americans have given their lives, others have been seriously wounded A casualty whose injuries or illness are of such severity that the patient is rendered unable to walk or sit, thereby requiring a litter for movement and evacuation. See also evacuation; litter; patient. and tens of thousands are away from their families in the Middle East right now," said Staff Sergeant staff sergeant n. 1. a. Abbr. SSG A noncommissioned rank in the U.S. Army that is above sergeant and below sergeant first class. b. Abbr. SSgt A noncommissioned rank in the U.S. Paul Brondhaver (retired) a Purple Heart Purple Heart U.S. medal awarded to those wounded in military action. [Am. Hist.: Misc.] See : Bravery and Bronze Star Bronze Star n. A U.S. military decoration awarded either for heroism or for meritorious achievement in ground combat. Noun 1. with Valor valor a rodenticide no longer marketed because of toxicity in horses causing dehydration, abdominal pain, hindlimb weakness, inappetence, fishy smell in urine. Called also N-3-pyridyl methyl N1-p-nitrophenyl urea. recipient wounded in Operation Iraqi Freedom. "Please don't underestimate the power of a digital message from home."
"There is no way to appropriately thank our troops in the field for
what they do in the defense of our freedom. In my estimation, it is a
privilege and a duty for all of us in the business community and as
citizens of this great country to express that gratitude as often as
possible."
--Robert H. Castellini, Chief Executive Officer, Cincinnati Reds
About Impact Player Partners (IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) A protocol for printing and managing print jobs over the Internet using HTTP. Initially conceived by Novell, Xerox and others, the IETF made it a standard in 2000 that includes authentication and encryption. See printing protocol and LPD. ) IPP is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 that runs Impact A Hero programs to financially and emotionally support our wounded troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan. IPP provides wounded heroes and their families with money for mortgage payments, rent, bills, airline tickets and hotel expenses for visiting family members. IPP also connects wounded heroes with their sport and entertainment heroes. Please visit www.impactahero.org. |
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