This year, I wrote about the awesome experience I was privileged to be part of, escorting my WWII friend, Sir JJ Witmeyer, to the Kentucky Derby race. You can read about that here. The owner of the horse, Normandy Invasion, Rick Porter of Fox Hill Farm did another amazing thing after the Derby. Rick named …
If you have been following along for years on this blog or on my social media, you will know I have a very special place in my heart for WWII Veterans. Sir JJ Witmeyer, who was born and raised in New Orleans and lives in Harahan, is one that I am honored to call my …
So excited to announce that the promoters of the movie High Ground and Rebuilding Together’s Warriors At Work program have joined forces to show the movie in Harahan, LA. A win win for the community. What: Showing of High Ground When: Monday, October 22, 7:30pm – 9:12pm Where: Harahan, LA at AMC Elmwood Palace 20 …
There has been so much horrific and crime overloaded news in New Orleans lately, time to stop and focus on the positive. As important and necessary as it is to fix those problems, it is time to take pause and recognize organizations around the city who strive to make a difference in our community. Backing …
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Breitbart had this link up about one of Louisiana’s own (not my rep thank goodness), who needs a combat boot shoved somewhere. Seriously, Rep Ortego from Acadiana, actually said that he doesn’t want to attract veterans because, “they have a lot of issues.” I do not want to make this political, this is about someone …
There are two job fairs coming to New Orleans for veterans looking for employment and potential employers looking to hire veterans. 1. Veterans and Military Service Members Job Fair When:Friday April 13 Time: 10-2 Place: Delgado Community College Student Life Center 615 City Park Avenue, New Orleans ***Some participating companies: Bollinger Shipyards Ic. Edison Chouets …
According too this WWL article and this Republic article, The Veterans Administration is spending 6 million dollars to build a homeless center in the new VA Hospital in New Orleans. Yes, homelessness among our veterans from older and now younger generations is indeed a problem that needs to be eradicated. From The Republic: Southeast Louisiana …
Not sure how it happened, but somehow my entire life I have been blessed to be in the presence of many men who could unequivocally be called a “Mensch.” So…what is a Mensch you might ask? Jewish Healing pretty much sums it up by saying: A mensch literally means “a person” in Yiddish, but figuratively …
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, has launched a fabulous effort to make it easy for YOU to thank veterans for their service. The campaign website is here and Veterans Day is November 11th. From the website: Our goal is to garner 1 million Thank Yous for our veterans. Add your voice by submitting …
When I got wind of the potential budget cut in Louisianan that would directly impact our Veterans and their families, I was very upset. Yes, times are tight and budgets need to be cut, that is understandable. There is so much pork spending out there that needs to go away. But, when it comes to …
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Dating back to WWII, there is apparently a large chunk of change out there of unclaimed funds, to the tune of $33 million. The original article about this finding is here. The Veterans Affairs direct website is here or call 1-800-669-8477. You or someone you know might qualify…so check it! c/p at Hooah Wife and …
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Update: December 27, 2010 All the info you need to apply and about the requirements is here . As of now, the deadline has been extended to March 4, 2011. Get your money you are owed!!! Since the payout program was announced last year, just 69,000 of the 145,000 eligible servicemen and women have filed …
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Local Marine hero Matt Cole, undergoes experimental personal stem cell treatment that may give hope to those with spinal cord injuries. Wishing Matt the best of luck with the treatment and with his new baby girl! Hail Orpheus – Hail yes!
To me, every day is Veteran’s Day. However, it is wonderful to see out nation honor a day of recognition for our living heroes. Of course the ones whose lives’ are on the line, do not get this day off. It is with a heartfelt thank you that I extend my true appreciation for those …
I am passionate about anything military and military support. I love social media and still have trouble calling Yatmedia work. So when I we get a client who wants to do military outreach stuff – bingo! On Veteran’s Day, hubby and I will will be heading to the Old State Capital for a ceremony, followed …