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Soldiers We Served
Israel Del ToroSgt. Israel Del Toro
In 2008 we raised $20,00.00.
LT Terry PetersonLt. Terry Peterson
In 2008 we raised $20,000.00.
CPL Victor RojasCPL Victor Rojas
In 2007 we raised $15,400.00 that was used for down payment on a house.
SPC Latseen BensonSPC Latseen Benson
In 2006 we raised $6600.00 towards a car designed specifically for his needs.
SPC Kyle BurlesonSPC Kyle Burleson
In 2005 we raised $9000.00 for Kyle and his family towards a new home.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Petty Officer Elliot Miller

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Petty Office Elliot Miller served in the USMC for four years.  After being honorably discharged, he enrolled at Southern IL University.  After the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Elliot reenlisted in to active duty, this time with the U.S. Navy.  He was hit by a roadside bomb.  His injuries left him close to death and in a coma for 4 weeks. More information on Elliot's story will be coming soon.

SPC Aaron Carlson

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While refueling operations were being conducted outside Camp Eggers, Kabul, Afghanistan on January 17, 2009, an armored Army Suburban van was struck by a suicide vehicle-borne IED (improvised explosive device - SVBIED).  SPC Aaron Carlson, 20, of Annawan, Illinois was performing guard mount duty and was seriously injured when the bomb detonated. More information on Aaron's story will be coming soon.

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