Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day 2022

The last Sunday of September is when we recognize and acknowledge the sacrifices of Gold Star Mother’s and Families across our nation.  We express our gratitude by remembering your sons and daughters who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.  Do something, not just on this day, to show your appreciation and love for Gold […]

Happy Birthday to The National Guard! They’ve been here for us since 1636. They leave their families to come to our communities and help us in our time of need.  Please thank them and their families. They are a part of your community; they are your neighbors. To learn why they say “Always Ready, Always […]

Today is #WorldKindnessDay. What kind action are you taking today?  You can support a local restaurant, grocery shop for someone who needs help, or rake a lawn.  What we’re doing is training and planning for the 50-mile walk (in one day) next Saturday, 11/20, to show how much we care about Military Families. To learn […]

Military Caregiving Families 2.3 million American children under 18 live with veterans with disabilities. Please learn about how First Lady Jill Biden and former Senator Elizabeth Dole highlighted military caregiving families today at the White House.  https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/10/politics/jill-biden-elizabeth-dole-military-caregiving/index.html Your Neighbors, The Gallin Family

Please watch the clip and learn about Team Red, White and Blue.  They are Veterans running a relay with our flag.  It will take them 62 days over 9 states.  It started on 9/11 and will end on Veterans Day.  #HONORINGOURHEROES https://www.cbsnews.com/news/veterans-relay-team-read-white-and-blue/ Your Neighbors, The Gallin Family

After a break I am back to training for the 50 mile walk (in one day) on 11/20.  This is in addition to the 100 half marathons I am doing for the USO of Metropolitan NY.  I have already walked 85 halfs, 3 full marathons, & a 50K to show my support of Military Families.  […]

Military Families have been helping resettle Afghan refugees arriving in the United States since August.  A military spouse and mother in northern Virginia, Amy Marden, founded “React DC.”  It started from a FB group of 25 people that grew to 1100 people who wanted to volunteer.  To learn more, watch the clip – https://www.cbs.com/shows/cbs-mornings/video/JEytd4_zIJDzPo__Ji3Owzz_oTcN7O8K/how-one-military-mom-mobilized-thousands-of-volunteers-to-bring-sense-of-hope-to-afghan-refugees/ Your […]

The public can lay flowers on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for the first time in 100 years. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required if you would like to visit The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  Arlington National Cemetery is holding a 2 day event on 11/9 […]

The suicide rate for Active Duty Military rose by 9% in 2020 and 41% over the last five years.  One thing you can do is to acknowledge Active Duty Service Members, Veterans and Military Families and let them know they belong in your community.  If you know someone who is suffering please share the National […]

We express our gratitude by remembering your sons and daughters who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Do something, not just on this day, to show your appreciation and love to Gold Star Mothers and Families.  Learn about the person who died and let the families know you honor their loss.    https://www.uso.org/stories/2471-what-is-a-gold-star-family Your […]