2012 Over the Rainbow Camp

Hospice of Jefferson County and Fort Drum Survivor Outreach Services proudly present the 3rd Annual "Over the Rainbow Camp" for kids ages 6 through 12. The camp will focus on children who are dealing with grief and loss.

HOSPICE of Jefferson County and Survivor Outreach Services invite children ages 6 through 12 to participate in a FREE one day camp . The camp will focus on children who are dealing with grief and loss. It will be held on July 31 from 9:00am-3:o0pm at Hospice of Jefferson County ,  

1398 Gotham Street.

Lunch and snacks provided!

Make new friends!

Arts & Crafts!

Pizza, Games &

Activities!

Please Call Joyce Combs at

788-7323  or Tom Clegg at 772-6357

for more information.

 SPACE IS LIMITED

Inspiring Words

I cherish the opportunity to interact with our Surviving Families on Facebook and through this Blog. When we take the time to share what is on our mind and in our soul we not only help ourselves, but we give others the freedom to do the same. Recently I read the post below and it touched me on so many levels and I asked Sarah for permission to share this on our newsletter.

               "Once again I find myself surrendering to the only constant in this life. Jesus says he will never leave us and I know first hand how true that is. I would give anything to have Ryan here with us. This is not how it is supposed to be. When another child says "my dad is in afghanistan", the words "my dad's dead" are so foreign.

Yet, if what we are living for is a lifetime of worship with the King, we can not forget; that while one year ago today caused great sadness on Earth, in Heaven there was a great celebration. Happy 1 Year in Forever honey. Miss you lots!"

Sarah White, Gold Star Wife of CW3 Kenneth White 5 Jun, 2011

Ft. Drum SOS Family receives generous gift.

Boy, 9, gives away Disney World trip to Family of Fallen Soldierr

Jack Sweet speaks about his Grandson.

http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/Remembering-the-Meaning-of-Memorial-Day-155164705.html?skipthumb=Y


Follow the link above to the news story.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day

As Fort Drum does not conduct a Memorial Day Ceremony, I will be accompanying the Alexandria Bay American Legion on the morning of Memorial Day, 28 May, 2012 as they travel to area cemeteries and memorials for wreath laying ceremonies. This is the list of cemeteries that will be visited in order beginning at 7:00

Wellesley Island, Point Vivian, Cranberry Creek, Barnes Settlement,... Plessis, Redwood, Redwood Monument by Tavern, West Corners, High Street, Church Street, During Parade, Walton Street, River by Casino Island then our monument.

Please feel welcome to join us at the wreath layings, Parade, and the Monument at the American Legion afterwards for the BBQ.

Tom Clegg,
Survivor Outreach Services Support CoordinatorSee more

 

 

StarGazing at Fort Drum

SOS Families. Our friendly neighborhood Astronomer Tom Aiken will be back at Fort Drum for our SOS Family Night on Wednesday June 6th. He will be setting up around 8pm in the field next to the Bowling Alley and we anticipate getting a great look at Mars and Saturn this year. Plan on a picnic pot luck Dinner at that location at 6:00 pm. This was a great activity last year as we were not only able to see inside the craters of our own moon, but we were able to see the moons orbiting around Saturn. Please RSVP. This will be a late evening, as the sun will be setting just before 9:00 so bring a jacket. You will not be dissappointed.

A Quick Note.....

A quick note to all of the Fort Drum and Surrounding Area Surviving Families:

There are several special events occurring this summer to include Mountain Fest, River Fest, Concerts, Shows, etc.

If you would like to attend any of these let me know far enough in advance and I will work on arranging group admission for us. I will need to have names per ticket, I can no longer secure a bunch of tickets in hopes of handing them all out. I treasure the opportunity to provide these opportunities for our Surviving Families, however, we must remain fiscally responsible with our resources to best serve all.

Upcomming events include, but are not limited too:
Sesame Street at Fort Drum on June 5th and 6th
Blake Shelton July 6th Watertown
Bill Cosby July 28th Watertown
Hey You (Pink Floyd Tribute) July 28th in Clayton.

If interested in attending these or other North Country events Let me know by calling or emailing
315-772-6357
thomas.j.clegg@us.army.mil