Our 2nd Annual “A HERO WAS HERE” Fundraiser Diary
Well, we officially ended our 2nd Annual “A Hero Was Here” Sgt. John “Kyle” Daggett Foundation Fundraiser on July 4th, 2010 @ approximately 8:00 PM. The fundraiser ran from June 27th thru July 4th, with the sale of fireworks to support our Wounded Warriors. It was one of the most awesome experiences I could have experienced. Day 1: Sunday, June 27, Set-up day. Day one is probably the most grueling of the week, with the delivery of fireworks…151 cases in all! First the cases need to be sorted and separated into categories, then; each case is inventoried, set up on display tables and priced. ...
Run For The Wall
The Run For The Wall was started in 1989. Every year riders start in California and take their motorcycles on a ten day trip across the United States, ending up at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.. What starts out as a few riders steadily grows until they reach an expected 350,000 motorcycles. We were there to support the group at their first stop in Tolleson, AZ. [caption id="attachment_267" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="One of the many American flags flying during Run For The Wall."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_268" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Supporters gather to meet Run For The Wall riders."][/caption] Run For The Wall riders begin to ...
Kyle..my brother, friend, and HERO!
May 18, 2010 Posted by: tczaplicki on CNN ireport CNN producer note tczaplicki said she hopes her brother Kyle is remembered 'for his amazing personality and his determination. Kyle always treated others with respect and class. He gave everyone the time of day. He put his family first.' - katie, CNN iReport producer iReport — We miss Kyle every day. It has been two years since his death, yet it feels like yesterday. Kyle's spirit truly lives in all of his family and friends. We continue to tell stories and share our memories of Kyle. He was such a good hearted, funny, crazy guy who ...
Kyle. My brother, my friend
May 20, 2009 Posted by: tczaplicki on CNN ireport iReport — Sergeant John "Kyle" Daggett, U.S Army Ranger, was only 21 when he lost his life due to an attack on his Stryker vehicle in Sadr City, Iraq. Kyle fought hard for two weeks, but the injuries were just too extreme. On May 15, 2008, Kyle lost his last battle. Kyle was my only brother, younger than me by only a year. Also, my friend. He was a loving, smart, funny, and caring guy. He put others before himself which explains his natural tendency to lead. Kyle accomplished Ranger school at the ...
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