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Update on Cpl Bill Kerr. Bill will also be getting married soon to Tracy L. Best wishes to them.

Home For a Hero Project link:
http://www.homeforahero.ca/

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The Other Canadian Open. Read this article from the Winnipeg Free Press on what Canadian personnel and coalition forces are doing this weekend in Kandahar. iper:

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/golf-course-blossoms-in-desert-51561892.html

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Link to Canoe News video storey on the Kandahar Golf Tourny just found this:
http://en.video.canoe.tv/search/kandahar%20golf/no-rain-just-heat-at-kandahar-canadian-open/30838405001
Link to recent article on the event. Great work.
http://www.thestar.com/sports/golf/article/672169

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Here is a link to an Edmonton article regarding the upcoming Coastal Team Challenge. Fuchko, Franklin, Crawford, Rickard and McCoy are the CF personnel. I would also like to add to this article that Soldier On is paying for the Canadians participating in this event.

http://www.edmontonsun.com/news/edmonton/2009/07/29/10296656-sun.html

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[Takeniteasy]

Very unique picture. From left to right as you view.

Maj Bruce Henwood (Ret) MCpl Jody Mitic and Cpl Mark Fuchko

Info on Bruce Henwood: We owe alot to his determination following his injuries in 1995.

Major Bruce Henwood, M.S.M., C.D. (Retired), Calgary, Alberta
Meritorious Service Medal

Seriously injured during his tour of duty in Croatia, Bruce Henwood has fought relentlessly to ensure future military personnel in similar circumstances are adequately compensated.  With exceptional leadership and perseverance, Mr. Henwood pursued his struggle to rectify a disparity in the benefits provided to serving and retired military members who sustained life-altering injuries in the performance of their duties.  In 2003, his efforts resulted in the passing of  federal legislation Bill C-44, recommending that adequate compensation be given to all military personnel injured during service, regardless of rank.

http://www.rusi.ca/Injured%20soldiers%20still%20fighting%20for%20fairness.pdf

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Tough Productions will be hosting a fundraiser on August 8th in Norwood Ontario. Link to their site is provided. Many sponsors and the local legions are involved as well.  iper: :cheers: :dileas:
http://www.atoughproductions.com/Site/Band_of_Brothers.html

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[Takeniteasy]

Soldier On is seeking a new French version of our name. We have a contest that could win you a $200 CANEX certificate. Go to www.soldieron.ca to check out the details and vote or make your own suggestion.

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[simysmom99]

We do indeed owe Bruce a debt of gratitude.  When he was injured he got no financial support and fought like nobody else to get that changed.  He is one hell of a guy!
Paul has sent me a couple of great pictures from the trip.  It looks like they are having a good time.

 

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Check out the World Team Blog site to read about the finish of the Coastal Team Challenge. It was indeed a challenge for the participants and they completed over 150km of kayaking to finish yesterday at Jericho Beach in Vancouver.
Congrats to all.
http://coastalteam2009.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2009-08-01T00%3A00%3A00-07%3A00&updated-max=2009-09-01T00%3A00%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=24

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Job posting for Senior Soldier On Manager:

French
http://www.cfpsa.ca/fr/corporate/Services/hr/pubjobdetails_f.asp?job=5036

English
http://www.cfpsa.ca/en/corporate/services/hr/pubjobdetails_e.asp?job=5036

 

[Takeniteasy]

Good Day to all;

I recently visited the Century 21 office in Trenton to speak with the agents from both Trenton and Bellville. They have committed to raise $25,000 for the Soldier On Fund over 3 years. They have held a few events already and will be holding another family BBQ outside Smiley's in Trenton. They also presented us with another $700 cheque to add to their growing total. 

Also here is a link to the Comrades Motorcyle Club Soldier On Ride CTV news storey.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4Ka5OyrOMo

A heart felt thanks to all.

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WO Andrew McLean

 

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Article link to a Fredericton newspaper storey. Sgt Karen McCoy and Dick Hartnett.
http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/rss/article/777917

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[Takeniteasy]

Good day to all;

Picture attached is of Retired (Sgt) Steve Daniel along with former CF personnel from the Comrades Motorcylce Club in Sudbury. They have been busy the past year supporting SO with day rides and socials. This is another donation of $1000 being presented with Steve accepting. iper:
http://www.comradesmc.com/

We also recently recieved a $1300 donation from a pre-deployment send off party. Due to security I will not post the name but the member asked for donations to be made to the Soldier On Fund.
Thoughts are with all our deployed CF personnel around the world. See you home soon.

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[simysmom99]

Andrew, as always thank you for sharing all these good news stories.  You work incredibly hard and I just thought I would let you know how much it is appreciated.

 

[Edward Campbell]

Andrew, as always thank you for sharing all these good news stories.  You work incredibly hard and I just thought I would let you know how much it is appreciated.

Me, too, Andrew.

I know this is a bit of a "one man topic" but it is well read and we all appreciate the information you provide here and, even more, the work you do for our wounded.

BZ

 

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Here are some pictures from the Coastal Team Challenge that took place beginning August.

 

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more....

 

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And the finish of 160km of ocean kayaking. This was not an easy paddle. Congrats again to all who participated and a big thanks to to support crews along the way.

Hot off the press from the Maple Leaf: (2 articles)
http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/Commun/ml-fe/article-eng.asp?id=5587
http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/Commun/ml-fe/article-eng.asp?id=5583

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[Takeniteasy]

Have to share this photo of Sgt Karen McCoy.

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[Takeniteasy]

Good Day to all;

Our very own MCpl Elton Adams has released his first song album. The songs are from his experience as a CF member and most noteably his tours in Afghanistan. He has committed $4 dollars from each sale to the Soldier On Fund. The link to his website is http://eltonadams.com/

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[Takeniteasy]

Good Day to all;

MCpl Mike Trauner and Pte Andrew Knisley this past weekend attended the Row Ontario Adaptive Clinic in Sudbury. Here are a couple of pictures taken by Leah Cuffe Mike's fiancee.
http://www.sudburyrowingclub.ca/content/view/6/37/

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