Tag: paralyzed
group name: familyinmilitary
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April 21, 2008 02:04 PM EDT --
The campaign to become the presidential nominee for each party, especially for the Democrats, has been the most interesting in decades. Which presidential candidate, do you think, will be the most supportive . . . more
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April 07, 2008 03:02 PM EDT --
The recently approved economic stimulus package contains a special provision allowing Social Security and veterans benefits to count toward the qualifying income requirement of $3,000 needed to receive . . . more
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May 01, 2008 02:50 PM EDT --
Courage. Honor. Strength. These are some of the words that epitomize the soldiers who are serving and those who've given their lives for our freedom. And each Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those . . . more
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June 03, 2008 05:16 PM EDT --
Throughout the month of May, members submitted their touching stories, poems and other tributes to the Support Veterans group to honor those brave soldiers who have served in the military. You, the community . . . more
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July 09, 2008 04:35 PM EDT --
In May you wore remembrance icons in honor of Memorial Day. In June you waved flag icons to celebrate Independence Day. This month the Support Veterans group is providing you with four new icons to . . . more
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June 12, 2008 11:46 AM EDT --
By Connie Mertz
For The Daily Item
ELYSBURG -- Tuesday was another sweltering day for trapshooters at the Pennsylvania State Sportsman's Association State Trapshoot near Elysburg, but no . . . more
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March 24, 2008 04:45 PM EDT --
What is your favorite military movie? There are so many movies, about so many different time periods from the Revolutionary War to the Iraq War, and so many different perspectives from Private Benjamin . . . more
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June 11, 2008 02:57 PM EDT --
In May you wore Remembrance icons in honor of Memorial Day. Now join me in a patriotic celebration by waving your flag on Gather! With Flag Day around the corner and Independence Day only weeks away, . . . more
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March 14, 2008 03:15 PM EDT --
John Bennett
Staff Sergeant , U.S. Army (Ret.)
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Staff Sergeant John Bennett was on a routine patrol in Hawija , Iraq , when, as he explains, "I . . . more
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May 29, 2008 12:29 PM EDT --
The top 10 entries for the "Honor a Soldier" contest have been determined by your votes*. Thank you to all of the members who contributed their heartwarming work to the Support Veterans group. . . . more
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July 03, 2008 12:25 PM EDT --
Happy Fourth of July!
Though many of us will be busy spending time with our family and friends, here are a few suggestions for celebrating on Gather as well, which will only take a few moments: . . . more
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May 12, 2008 01:04 PM EDT --
Memorial Day , originally named Decoration Day, is a time to honor members of the military who died serving their country. In Arlington Cemetery, it is celebrated by placing a flag on each grave. Unfortunately . . . more
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March 17, 2008 04:38 PM EDT --
Michigan Stadium ('Big House') will become Accessible House
MICHIGAN-The Michigan Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America has won a groundbreaking victory to make stadiums accessible for . . . more
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March 25, 2008 03:35 PM EDT --
The media has announced the milestone of 4,000 military deaths in Iraq. What do you think of this number? Every loss is significant but what makes the number of 4,000 significant? Please share you thoughts. . . . more
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May 19, 2008 03:09 PM EDT --
This Monday, May 26, 2008 is Memorial Day.
Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on May 5, 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic and was first observed . . . more
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May 28, 2008 09:33 AM EDT --
Washington, DC-In tennis, point-winning backhand shots can be delivered just as effectively from wheelchairs as they can by able-bodied players.
Throughout its 62-year history of service to our nation's . . . more
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March 07, 2008 02:41 PM EST --
Paralyzed Veterans of America's (Paralyzed Veterans) National President Randy L. Pleva, Sr. today urged Congress to close an estimated $3 billion veterans healthcare gap in President Bush's recent . . . more
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June 10, 2008 12:19 PM EDT --
Washington, DC-Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) thanks the many supporters who made its first Golf Open an unqualified success. The nearly 150 golfers who spent the day on the course . . . more
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May 28, 2008 09:24 AM EDT --
Washington , DC - Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) will hold its National Veterans Day Poster and Essay Contest for a fifth straight year. The contest provides school-aged children . . . more
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