Saluting The Troops – Chicagoland 9/12 Group Sends $15K in Supplies Overseas
- Posted on July 26, 2011 at 10:45am by
Mike Opelka
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As Chicago (and most of the nation) baked in the oppressive heat wave of last week, a small group of local 912 Project members were busy gathering supplies to send overseas to the troops serving in Afghanistan. The “Summer Supplies for Soldiers” program was the brainchild of the Southtown 912 Project organizer Lucie Wier and her daughter.
After putting out the word to friends, neighbors and a few local businesses, the Weirs and their 912 Project volunteers were inundated with donations of sunscreen, lip balm, beef jerky, playing cards and other basic items often requested by the men and women serving in Afghanistan.
At the end of the weekend’s collection and packing festival, more than $15,000 in supplies were gathered and packed into boxes to be shipped overseas. At least 253 soldiers will be receiving special packages from home. Thanks to the Women’s Auxiliary at theVFW (Local Post #5079), all of the postage needed to ship the packages has been paid.
We salute the tireless efforts of the American troops every single day, but we also recognize the work being done by great organizations like the 912 Project.
The local ABC affiliate covered the story.
H/T – The 912 Project
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Posted on July 27, 2011 at 3:00amKudos! Bless you!
Report Post »SheilaBroflovski
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 5:31pmI’m so glad others around the country can see just how generous the real people of Chicago are. God bless!
Report Post »DetritusScreener
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 4:43pmObama and his administration’s warnings of domestic terrorism by white men with a military background is a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you stick a trained tiger in a cage, call it names, attack it’s livelihood and poke it with sticks, is it going to get pissed off. Obama and his administration are purposefully aggravating a specific class of people to create a perceived enemy. They are being agitators for their specific cause.
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 4:32pmGod bless these people! It’s nice to know that someone appreciates & remembers our soldiers on the battlefield.
Report Post »CamoJan
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 5:43pmIndeed. God bless our troops and keep them safe.
Report Post »APROUDVETERAN
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 4:26pmNothing like receiving a package from home. God Bless this lady and all who were so gracious in their giving !!!
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 4:16pmI add my thanks to these People for helping our Troops!
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 4:23pmAnd it is nice to know there are STILL good people in Chicago.
Report Post »VIP
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 4:07pmThank you Chicago 912! You are good people! The rest of us need to follow your example and also show our troops the love and support they deserve. If we all put forth just a little effort, the troops will benefit. Well done, Chicago !!
Report Post »leary1
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 3:24pmI know the military appreciates all that the 9/12 project has and will do… it is a shame the gov. and most democrat/ progressives don`t
Report Post »inferno
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 3:19pmThis is depressing. That evil Glenn Beck started this whole thing. He is truly a right wing nut. Imagine the nerve of anyone who would suggest we honor our troops. What’s this country coming to ?????
Report Post »Everyone should know Chicago is the base of operation for “Community Organizers.” Oh, and that “no longer existing ” organization known as ACORN as well. The number one employer in the US, behind WAL Mart. Afterl all, we must give our Great Leader credit for creating jobs, for felons, crack heads, union thugs, etc. Who else would hiire them ? I‘m surprised Obama doesn’t use them for “straw” gun buyers , all as a purpose to prove current gun laws are inadquate, so as to further restrict gun ownership. On second thought maybe he does.
Joshua7
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 2:15pmWow, this is great.
Report Post »912CalGal
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 1:23pmFantastic effort that shows the power of the 912 Groups
Report Post »grandma7
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 2:01pmLove 912 & their Leaders!!!
Report Post »swan54
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 3:42pmI agree. This is awesome, I think every town or church should adopt a troop to send supplies to. Thanks for the great work.
Report Post »Mainer forever
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 1:22pmGreat story….Finally….some good news on the Blaze!!!
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 12:39pmPackages from Chicago? Could be either a drug run, or more Obama fed gun running.
Report Post »Laennec
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 11:47amAs a soldier serving in Afghanistan I’d like the opportunity to thank you!
Report Post »Mike Opelka
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 12:14pmThank you!
Report Post »swan54
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 3:44pmThank you. YOU are the strength of America.
Report Post »SheilaBroflovski
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 5:32pmThank you for your service!
Report Post »Dismayed Veteran
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 11:41amI remember getting a “CARE” package from the FT Lewis Enlisted Wives Club. My thanks to the Chicago 9/12 and the contibutors. These packages have a higher value than just the contents.
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