Grief and Loss: Coping During the Holidays

Tomorrow's Hunter *Passing the tradition to our youth*

Tomorrow's Hunter

Tomorrow's Hunter is actively working toward recruiting, educating and retaining future hunters and fisherman.  Our approach to reaching kids is very broad and encompasses a  number of different avenues.

I received an email from Gino earlier today about this program. They're looking to reach out to surviving children of deceased service members who are interested in hunting and fishing.

If interested, let me know, I'll keep you updated as this develops further.

Tom

Beautiful Poem.

·  Shared by one of our Gold Star Wives.

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 In Memory of Fallen Heroes Fallen Hero By Anonymous

 I stare at the casket; Draped with the nation’s cloth.

 I’m momentarily startled; As the guns go off.

Another fallen soldier; Being laid to rest.

I struggle to breathe; For this tightness in my chest.

 The bugler so smooth; As he hits every note.

It is hard to swallow; Because of this lump in my throat.

Tears fall like rain; As I look to the sky.

No matter how many times I hear it; Taps still makes me cry.

The bugle now silent; As we pray for the dead.

I gather myself; As I bow down my head.

Lord bless these heroes; Who have given their lives.

Comfort their children; Their husbands and wives.

Let us not forget: They have give their all.

Let the bugle be silent; let no more soldiers fall.

~~Author Unknown

AFAP Delegates Needed **DATE CHANGED***

AFAP Conference is approaching, Survivor Delegates Needed.

***BE AWARE OF DATE CHANGE FROM 23-24 TO 28-29****



SOS Family Night **Cancelled**

We are rescheduling for either Tuesday 10/9 or Thursday 10/11 weather permitting.

Wednesday October 3rd is our Monthly SOS Family Night.

I've checked the forcast and it looks to be a perfect evening for Star Gazing.

Sunset is at 6:41 so we should have our first star sighting before 7:00 pm. Actually it will probably be a planet sighting.

Tom Aiken our local Astronomer will be here with his 6 ft long 12" Diameter hand built Telescope and setting up between 6:30 and 7:00

We will be meeting at ACS at 6:00 pm for a Pot Luck Dinner and moving over to the field at 7:00.

This was a popular activity last year for both kids and adults, especially when we gazed at the inside of moon craters and the rings of Saturn.

See some of the pictures below.

Expect the temperature to be a bit chilly so bring a jacket. This will be a late evening for best viewing we will probably be out until around 9:00 pm.

2012 Snowball Express.

Registration for 2012 event is open. Register early. See below link for more information.

http://www.snowballexpress.org/

***GOLD STAR MOTHERS DAY is September 30, 2012***

***GOLD STAR MOTHERS DAY is September 30, 2012***

In honor of Gold Star Mothers Day, The Spa at Fort Drum is offering all Surviving Moms in the Ft. Drum area who lost child in service to our Nation an afternoon of Complimentary Spa Services.

The spa has reserved 11 am - 4 pm for Manicures, Pedicures, Massage, and Facials. Refreshments will be served.

To resrve your spot please contact:

Tom Clegg

Fort Drum Survivor Outreach Services

315-772-6357