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Our Fallen Soldier
Our Fallen Soldier was founded on
August 1, 2006 by the family of Sgt.
Kyle A. Colnot, who was killed in action
on April 22, 2006 outside of Baghdad,
Iraq.
Kyle was eulogized as a true blue
infantryman, his mission on earth is
done, ours has just begun.
Currently there are approximately
170,000 troops deployed in Iraq, many
more in Afghanistan, over 4,400 of our
patriots have given their lives for our
freedom. Each and every one of them
must be remembered. Remembered
for their valor, loyalty to the United
States of America, and willingness to
lay down their lives for us and the
liberation of our fellow man in distant
lands.
Current technologies have provided a
world wide forum. This website is for
the use of the families and friends of
fallen soldiers. Memorial pages will be
established for each soldier. Words,
pictures and music can be placed on
the pages. This is at no charge. The
memorial page will remain on the
website indefinitely.
http://ourfallensoldier.com
"Project Compassion"
Project Compassion is a way to say “Thank you” to those American servicemen and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for America — and for the loved ones they have left behind. For no fee, Kaziah will paint an original oil on canvas portrait of your fallen loved one for the immediate family. In this small way, she thanks you for giving your all in the cause of freedom.
We are the Americans among you who would like to tell all of the brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, husbands and wives in the service, and their families, that our love, our thoughts and our prayers go out to them. Your sacrifices for our country's safety and freedom, we realize, can never be fully appreciated. Our portrait of your fallen hero will shine as an heirloom legacy of honor for generations.
http://www.heropaintings.com/
"I Kissed My Son Goodbye Today"
By Sandy Soffe
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Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom
Remembering the soldiers who died in the service of their country,
this link is dedicated to Toine.
Website with entries made by some who knew Toine.
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Fallen Coalition Heroes
Coalition Forces Who Have Died In Operation Iraqi Freedom, Toine
is listed about 1/3rd of the way down the page. Look for his
photo.
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Pull On Superman's Cape
A blog with a now deleted article from the Orlando Sentinel about
Toine.
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The same blog with an entry by Toine's mom and others.
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Black Five Blog
Entry similar to and referring to the one above.
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Assisting Families of Marine Casualties
Family Support Organizations
Marine Corps Community Support The MCCS at various
Marine Corps installations provide a wide range of services for
family members with valid ID cards. Services available include
Disaster and Crisis Assistance, Individual and Family Counseling,
Information and Referral, Relocation Assistance and Family Member
Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP). Limited services
may be provided to non-eligible family members, e.g., parents
and siblings. For more information on services and programs
available, contact MCCS at 800-336-4663 East of the Mississippi
River (except for Wisconsin), or 800-253-1624 West of the Mississippi
or visit the MCCS website.
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Gold Star Wives
The Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. is a non-profit organization
dedicated to the needs, concerns and welfare of widows of deceased
service members and is located in all 50 states. The members of Gold
Star Wives (GSW) volunteer their services in the community, the military
and veteran organizations. For more information contact: 888-751-6350
or on the web.
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The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund
The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund helps Marines, sailors, and their
families meet their financial needs during difficult times. The Fund
works closely with the Marine Corps, the Navy, and hospitals nationwide
to identify and assess the needs of specific families. The application
is easy to complete, the evaluation process is thorough, and assistance
is typically delivered within 72 hours of the request.
For more information or to find out how you can help, visit their
website.
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Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation
The MC-LEF believes the nations most precious resource is its youth
and their educational development is of primary importance in assisting
them in becoming meaningful members of society. The Foundation is
a non-profit corporation that encourages eligible and deserving children
of Marines, former Marines and Federal law enforcement personnel
to develop their spiritual, moral, intellectual and physical abilities.
They support the efforts of qualified applicants through financial
assistance for a college, vocational or technical education. For
this purpose, the foundation purchases bonds that mature when the
child reaches the age of 19. Questions may be directed to the Foundation
at 877-606-1775. Additional information can be obtained by visiting
the MCLEF website.
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Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
TAPS is a national non-profit, tax-exempt corporation that provides
free services to those impacted by the loss of a Marine. These services
include a peer support network, grief and trauma counseling referral,
an annual military survivor seminar, a quarterly newsletter, and
a caseworker assistance program. Services are available 24-hours
a day with trained crisis professionals on call to help family members
cope with the sudden loss of a loved one. Services are available
for all “survivors” including spouses, significant
others, parents, children, siblings, co-workers and friends. For
additional information contact a TAPS representative at 800-959-TAPS
(8277), or visit the TAPS website.
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)
The NMCRS is a private, non-profit charitable organization sponsored
by the Department of the Navy and operates nearly 250 offices ashore
and afloat on most Navy and Marine Corps installations. The Society
provides financial assistance and counseling for survivors. Financial
assistance is provided in the form of interest-free loans and/or
grants to family members (children) who are pursuing post secondary
undergraduate studies or vocational training. Visit the NMCRS website.
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Fallen Patriot Fund
The Fallen Patriot Fund of the Mark Cuban Foundation provides financial
resources to enhance the sustainability of the family unit who has
suffered the loss or serious injury during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Contact them on their website.
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Fisher House Foundation
Provides funds and temporary housing and transportation for family
members of hospitalized Service members. Contact: (301) 294-8560
or toll-free (888) 294-8560.
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Operation Family Fund
Provides for the Families of those who have been killed or severely
disabled during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
with funds for: immediate or long-term needs, educational trust accounts
for preschool though college. Contact them via the web.
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First Command Education Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships are open to children of active, retired or deceased
military personnel. An officer’s spouses’ club or a noncommissioned
officers’ spouses’ club must nominate applicants. Awards
for $3,000, $2000 or $1,000 are available one time only.
Scholarships for Military Children Program
Scholarship program created to recognize the contributions of military
families and has awarded over 2.5 million dollars to military students.
For Active duty, reserve/guard, or retired military personnel and
survivors of deceased members who have a military dependent I.D.
card may apply on their website.
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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation:
P.O. Box 3008, Princeton, NJ 08543-3008, Phone: (800) 292-7777, email: mcsf@marine-scholars.org
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American Legion
The American Legion publishes a book with scholarship information.
Information is available on their website.
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Lifelong Learning Program
Additional resources for financial aid and colleges are available
at all installations. For more information visit the Lifelong Learning
web site http://www.usmc-mccs.org.
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Spouse Tuition Aid Program (STAP) is available
to spouses of active duty Navy and Marine Corps personnel in
OCONUS locations pursuing full- or part-time enrollments in
vocational certification, undergraduate or graduate programs.
- Maximum undergraduate award is $300 per term and $1500 per academic
year.
- Maximum graduate award is $350 per term and $1750 per academic
year.
VADM E.P. Travers Scholarship and Loan Program provides
financial assistance for spouses and unmarried dependent children
of active duty members as well as unmarried dependent children of
retired Navy or Marine Corps members.
- Awards are provided to full-time undergraduate students, both CONUS
and OCONUS.
- Provides 1,000 grants of up to $2,000 each per academic year.
- Applicants are also evaluated for eligibility for interest-free
student loans of up to $3,000.
- Loan repayment begins within 30 days of award and must be repaid
in allotment within 24 months. |
