Fwd: President Issues Proclamation in Honor of Gold Star Mothers

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2006 - Since June 23, 1936, the last Sunday in September has been recognized as Gold Star Mother's Day, thanks to Senate Joint Resolution 115.

On Sept. 20, President Bush issued a proclamation declaring that, this year, Sept. 24 will be observed as Gold Star Mother's Day.

"I call upon all government officials to display the flag of the United States over government buildings on this solemn day," he said in the proclamation. "I also encourage the American people to display the flag and hold appropriate ceremonies as a public expression of our nation's sympathy and respect for our Gold Star Mothers."

Gold Star Mothers have lost a son or daughter in service to the country.

Every generation has produced patriots willing to sacrifice for the nation. Many of these individuals have made the ultimate sacrifice. It's because of their sacrifices, and those of their mothers, that America lives in freedom, he said.

"In the words of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944, 'There's nothing adequate which anyone in any place can say to those who are entitled to display the gold star in their windows,'" Bush said. "On Gold Star Mother's Day, we pay special tribute to the mothers of those lost while defending our country and extending the blessings of liberty to others."


[Web Version: http://www.defenselink.mil/News/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=1149]

====================================================

Visit the Defense Department's Web site "America Supports You" at http://www.americasupportsyou.mil, that spotlights what Americans are doing in support of U.S. military men and women serving at home and abroad.

====================================================

<snip>

USATODAY.com - War price on U.S. lives equal to 9/11

Dear _Your Shield_:

The media reported "U.S. Iraq Deaths Pass 9/11 Losses" back on September 3, which included military contractors. Now they're saying that military deaths in the war on terror have passed the number killed on 9/11 as well.

Click the following to access the sent link:

USATODAY.com - War price on U.S. lives equal to 9/11

*This article can also be accessed if you copy and paste the entire address below into your web browser.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2006-09-22-war-toll_x.htm?csp=34&POE=click-refer

Fwd: First Identification of U.S. Soldier Missing in Action from World War I

NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense

No. 942-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 22, 2006
Media Contact: (703) 697-5131/697-5132
Public/Industry(703) 428-0711

First Identification of U.S. Soldier Missing in Action from World War I


The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from World War I, have been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors.

This is the first time the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) has identified a soldier unaccounted for from World War I.

He is Army Pvt. Francis Lupo of Cincinnati, Ohio.He will be buried on Tuesday,
Sept. 26, 2006, at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C.

Representatives from the Army met with Lupo's next-of-kin to explain the recovery and identification process and to coordinate interment with military honors on behalf of the Secretary of the Army.

In 1918, Lupo participated in the combined French-American attack on the Germans near Soissons, France, in what came to be known as the Second Battle of the Marne.Despite heavy Allied losses, this battle has been regarded as a turning point in the war, halting and reversing the final German advances toward Paris.

Lupo, a member of Company E, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, was killed in action during the battle, but his remains were never recovered.

In 2003, while conducting a survey in preparation for a construction project, a French archaeological team discovered human remains and other items a short distance from Soissons.Among the items recovered were a military boot fragment and a wallet bearing Lupo's name.The items were given by the French to U.S. officials for analysis.

Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory also used mitochondrial DNA in the identification of Lupo's remains.

For additional information on the Defense Department's mission to account for missing Americans, visit the DPMO Web site at http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo or call (703) 699-1169.


[Web Version: http://www.defenselink.mil/Releases/Release.aspx?ReleaseID=9996]

-- News Releases: http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/
-- DoD News: http://www.defenselink.mil/news/dodnews.html
-- Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.defenselink.mil/news/dodnews.html#e-mail
-- Today in DoD: http://www.defenselink.mil/today/

-- U.S. Department of Defense Official Website - http://www.defenselink.mil
-- U.S. Department of Defense News About the War on Terrorism -
http://www.defendamerica.mil

Motorcycle rally set for Saturday at military surplus store - By TOM RAGAN - SENTINEL STAFF WRITER - September 1, 2006

Hi Your Shield!

The USA KIA/DOW Family Foundation (USAKIA) event at Moss Landing also got more publicity. The 9/2/06 event included remembering those who died in the attack on 9/11.

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/archive/2006/September/01/local/stories/10local.htm

Regards,

USAKIA

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

September 1, 2006

Motorcycle rally set for Saturday at military surplus store

A motorcycle rally Saturday will honor soldiers who've been killed in action and those still missing or taken prisoner.

For the second straight year, Jim Gilbertson, owner of J&S Surplus and Outdoor Store, will hold a Labor Day weekend rally to remember those who died serving their country - from its first wars to the conflict in Iraq.

"I think it's important to remember the true patriots of this country," said Gilbertson, 42, who created a monument two years ago to honor American soldiers.

The monument is often mistaken for a memorial, but Gilbertson says the monument is merely a concrete island in the middle of his parking lot where several flags fly daily.

The place will be full of bikers and veterans of war from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday courtesy of the San Jose-based USA Killed in Action/Died of Wounds Family Foundation, which dubbed it "The KIA Thunder Run."

"This rally is all about unity, and it's nonpartisan," said USA KIA/DOW President Vincent Bartning. Members of his family have been killed in action - his cousin in Korea and his grandfather in World War II.

"KIA families have done a lot for our country. Their sons and daughters gave their lives for our freedom, and it's something we should never forget," he said.

Also on hand will be Victorville resident Pat Wiscowiche, the mother of Lance Cpl. William Wiscowiche, who died March 30, 2004, in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was 20.

She plans to speak and raise the first flag, which is expected at about 1 p.m., Gilbertson said.

At 1:30 p.m. there will be live music and entertainment and a series of raffles.

Prizes include military merchandise and gift certificates for Gilbertson's store, which is the only military store in the Central Coast.

"American flags are going big these days," said Gilbertson. "But even bigger are the black POW flags. They've really got soul."

Swap Meet, KIA Thunder Run and Military Vehicle Show.

9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
J&S Surplus and Outdoor Store, Highway 1 and North Struve Road, just north of Moss Landing.
724-5470.

Copyright (c) Santa Cruz Sentinel. All rights reserved.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

For more online stories from the Santa Cruz Sentinel visit:
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com

Home Deliver: Subscribe today, for more info visit:
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/departments/subform.html

Gatlinburg service honors military members on 9/11

USAKIA (usakiadowff@aol.com) found this page interesting and is passing the link along to you.

Gatlinburg, TN - USAKIA director and protemp, Randy Hoge, helps at memorial honoring KIA and victims of 9/11 on September 11, 2006.

http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=37729&provider=rss

REMEMBERING 9/11 Article From Fayetteville Online

USAKIA thought that you might find the following article interesting:

http://www.fayettevillenc.com/article?id=241801

NOTE: This email was sent by the Fayetteville Online automation system at USAKIA's request. Do not reply directly to this message. If you would like to send a reply to USAKIA, reply to usakiadowff@aol.com

===========================
Fayetteville Online
===========================

Redlands Daily Facts: Council will consider statue honoring war widows, orphans

This article link was mailed to you by: usakiadowff@aol.com
The sender included the following message:

A city council will consider a statue honoring widows and orphans of U.S. combat dead.

---

Council will consider statue honoring war widows, orphans - COLLEEN MENSCHING , Staff Writer

REDLANDS - On Sept. 19, the one-year anniversary of Redlands war veteran Wally Sanchez's death, the City Council may consider whether to help turn Sanchez's vision of a statue honoring war widows and orphans into a reality. View Full Story

---

http://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/news/ci_4282141?source=email
http://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com

This e-mail was initiated by machine [10.148.8.5] at IP [10.148.8.5].

R News Story - from USAKIA

You've been sent an R News Story from USAKIA - usakiadowff@aol.com.

U.S. deaths in Iraq, including civilian contractors, pass total U.S. deaths from 9/11 not including the 19 hijackers. 2,973 were killed from their actions.

U.S. Iraq Deaths Pass 9/11 Losses
by Rocco Vertuccio

Two U.S. soliders and two Marines were killed in action in Iraq Sunday.

Click Here for full story.