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Inspirations
Little
Tony Nata's Fishing Hole (CNN
story copy and paste link)
www.newyorksaysthankyou.org/video/nystk_slidell02.wmv
The
New York Says Thank You Foundation
From
an act of extraordinary evil on September 11, 2001, Americans responded
with so many acts of extraordinary kindness. People from all across the
United States poured into New York City to volunteer, to pay their respects,
and to be with us in our darkest moment.
New
Yorkers will never forget that.
The
mission of The New York Says Thank You Foundation is to send volunteers
from New York City each year on the 9/11 Anniversary to help rebuild communities
around the country affected by disasters. It is our way of commemorating
the extraordinary love and generosity extended to New Yorkers by Americans
from all across the United States in the days, weeks, and months following
9/11.
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Tony
Nata
View
Tony's Story
(copy and paste link)
www.newyorksaysthankyou.org/video/nystk_slidell02.wmv
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Hello “Forever Inspired”
Teresa Hansen !
Wow – what a way to sign a letter. Now
I know I REALLY have a lot to live up to! I have attached a few
of the best photos from the Tony Nata project showing the picture
we used of your son fishing.We’d be honored to have any of
the photos/story/linked to your website.If you like, you can also
create a link to the CNN story about us building Tony’s fishing
deckThat video link is here: http://www.newyorksaysthankyou.org/video/nystk_slidell02.wmv
Remember, what started out as a small project
to build Tony’s fishing decks eventually led to rebuilding
his whole house and adding a “clean-room” addition to
his house! After the CNN and NBC Nightly News stories, we wound
up with over 150 volunteers from around the country who helped to
rebuild the entire house and finished it the very day that Tony
came home from the hospital following the bone marrow transplant.
Most importantly, Tony’s doing great now and is in remission.
You can keep up with his updates at www.caringbridge.com
– click “visit a site” and type in “tonynata”
Teresa – the bottom line is things happen for a reason. Something
inspired you that day to draw the picture of your son fishing and
something inspired us to use it so many years later to truly set
the tone for this special project of the heart. That picture, with
the little boy staring off the dock gave so much hope and comfort
and inspiration to Tony’s family and all the volunteers that
things were going to be OK – and with God’s help –
it’s worked out. Have a wonderful Holiday Season and I hope
to meet up some day in Colorado or in New York !
All the best,
Jeff
New York Says Thank You
www.NewYorkSaysThankYou.org
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Teresa
Hansen Designed and Sculpted the 2007 John Basilone Award
The GySgt John Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment was first
presented on Basilone Day19 February 2004, at the Freedom Museum
in Manassas, Virginia.The purpose of the GySgt John Basilone Award
for Courage and Commitment is to honor the memory of GySgt John
Basilone as well as to recognize the actions of today’s Marines
who uphold the ultimate attributes of what it means to be a United
States Marine.The award is only given to NCOs. The nominees are
presented to the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps by Senior NCOs.
The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps then picks a recipient from
the list of nominees.
2007- Fourth Annual Recipient -
Staff Sergeant James P. Beere
Staff Sergeant Beere received the Bronze Star for his conspicuous
leadership under enemy fire and repeatedly braving small arm enemy
fire while putting his personal safety to great risk. Staff Sergeant
Beere’s nomination for the Basilone Award was endorsed by General
O’Dell and General Howell for his repeated acts of selfless
valor under fire during Operation Iraqi Freedom II.
2006 -Third Annual Recipient -
Sergeant Michael A. Mendoza
Sergeant Mendoza was awarded the Silver Star for heroic actions
performed in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
2005- Second Annual Recipient -
Gunnery Sergeant. Edward J. McDermott
GySgt. McDermott has served valiantly in Iraq.
2004- First Annual Recipient -
Sergeant Major C.A. “Mack” McKinney USMC ret.
SgtMajor McKinney served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam and is lifetime
member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and
First and Third Marine Divisions.
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