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This years event was our best so far; the weather was great, the turn out was great, and we all had a good time for a great cause.
I am proud to say that it was not just Staten Islanders supporting local veterans causes. We had riders from as far away as North Carolina and Albany NY, from all walks of life and from diverse motorcycle groups. They were all there for one reason: to support the D.A.V. While I would like to thank all the sponsors in this letter, there is not enough room, so please see the link to list of all sponsors. However, there are a few groups I must single out to send my special thanks.
The members of Rolling Thunder NY 2 did a fantastic job of keeping things in order and organized. From the front gate to the sign in desk and throughout the morning, everything went smooth; my special thanks. The members and volunteers of the West Shore Little League who allowed us the use of their facility, and enjoyed cooking breakfast for over 300 people; thank you. Bob from Bob뭩 Lock and Key came to us with his idea of cutting a Military key for all those who came to our event, and it was a huge success; thank you. (Bob has since become a member). To everyone involved with our opening ceremony: SI Pipes and Drums, RT2NJ Color Guard, Andrea Garguilo, Dennis and Mary from VVA Chapter 421,Pastor Dave and his colorful words; thank you. Our DJ Joe who has kept us entertained these past years, thank you. And lastly, to Scott and Stephanie from the Cellar Wine and Cheese Bar, whose continued and unwavering support makes our wonderful after parties possible; thank you.
If you support RT2NY, then I뭗 like to ask you to please support the sponsors who helped make this event successful.
Remember our Vets and Troops, never forget our POW / MIA'S
Thank you and God bless you,
Michael Garguilo President Rolling Thunder NY 2
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Veterans Support Organization
MYFOXNY.COM - You may have seen people dressed in camouflage fatigues outside your local mall or grocery store. They are part of a group called VSO --Veterans Support Organization-- collects money for veterans.
But where is the money actually going? Arnold Diaz investigated.Updated: Thursday, 03 Feb 2011, 9:44 PM EST Published
: Thursday, 03 Feb 2011, 9:44 PM EST
Forwarded by Kevin Secor, VSO Liaison, Office of the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
An organization called Veterans Affairs Services (VAS) is providing benefit and general information on VA and gathering personal information on veterans. This organization is not affiliated with VA in any way http://www.vaservices.org/us/index.html
VAS may be gaining access to military personnel through their close resemblance to the VA name and seal. Our Legal Counsel has requested that we coordinate with DoD to inform military installations, particularly mobilization sites, of this group and their lack of affiliation or endorsement by VA
to provide any services.
In addition, GC requests that if you have any examples of VAS acts that violate chapter 59 of Title 38 United States Code, such as VAS employees assisting veterans in the preparation and presentation of claims for benefits, please pass any additional information to Mr.Daugherty at the address below.
Michael G. Daugherty Staff Attorney Department of Veterans Affairs Office of General Counsel (022G2
VA Provides Cash Relocation Assistance for Foreclosed Veterans
But veterans who lose their homes to a short sale or a deed-in-lieu offoreclosurewill now have some financial cushion to help them rebound.
The VA has authorized mortgage servicers to provide veterans with up to $1,500 in relocation assistance. Borrowers can use the money to cover moving expenses and other costs associated with the change in their living status.
Relocation assistance is the VA뭩 latest effort to help service members on the edge. The agency has for years incentivized mortgage companies to exhaust all alternatives when veterans are in jeopardy of losing their homes.
밮A has a longstanding policy of encouraging servicers to work with veteran borrowers to explore all reasonable options to help them retain their homes or, when that is not feasible, to mitigate losses by pursuing alternatives to foreclosure,� according to thetwo-page VA circularreleased on the subject. 밫hese options generally provide a substantially better outcome than a foreclosure sale for borrowers, investors and communities.�
Veterans won뭪 receive the funds as part of their home뭩 overall sale. Mortgage servicers will be reimbursed by the VA.
While service members have certainly been hit by foreclosure, overall they represent one of the most committed and secure borrowing demographics on the market. Paying bills on time and staying out of debt are almost ingrained pillars for most service members.
In fact, VA loans in particular have proved especially safe in face of recession. They continue to have the lowest rate of foreclosure of any major loan program, an exemplary achievement given the fact that 90 percent of all VA loans come with no down payment. The recession has taken a heavy toll on homeowners nationwide, and America뭩 service members haven뭪 been spared.
Rolling Thunder, Inc.'s major function is to publicize the POW-MIA issue. To educate the public of the fact that many American prisoners of war were left behind after all past wars. To help correct the past and to protect the future veterans from being left behind should they become Prisoners Of War/Missing In Action.
We are committed to helping American veterans from all wars. Rolling Thunder, Inc. is a non-profit organization and everyone donates his or her time because they believe in the POW/MIA issue
Incorporated in 1995, Rolling Thunder, Inc. is a class 501(c)(4) non-profit organization with over 90 chartered chapters throughout the United States and members abroad. While many members of Rolling Thunder are veterans and many ride motorcycles, neither qualification is a prerequisite. Rolling Thunder members are old and young, men and women, veterans and non-veterans. All are united in the cause to bring
full accountability for Prisoners Of War (POW) and Missing In Action (MIA) of all wars, reminding the government, the media and the public by our watchwords: 밯e Will Not Forget.�
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