Week ending Dec. 26, 2009 the US Department of Defense released the names of 3 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces. This video is dedicated to Army Col. (Retired) Robert “Bob” Howard, Medal of Honor recipient.

Welcome viewers. These weekly episodes pay tribute to brave men and women who served our country with distinction. We focus on the warrior as a human whose lives have impacted a family, friends, and neighbors around our world. Your respectful comments are welcomed and serve as memorial tributes to our fallen soldiers. Political opinions and debates are best suited elsewhere.

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Fallen Description:

Army Col. Robert L. Howard, 70, of San Antonio. TX., 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam-Studies and Observation Group,
Pfc. Serge Kropov, 21, of Hawley, Pa., Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expedit. Force, Air Station Miramar, CA.
Sgt. Albert D. Ware, 27, of Chicago, Ill., 782nd Combat Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Omar G. Roebuck, 23, of Moreno Valley, CA., 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Music:
First Noel – US Army Band “Pershing’s Own”
Taps – MSgt. Doug Compton

Photos/Resources

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dvidshub.net
militarycity.com
mortuary.af.mil
rlhtribute.com

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Jerry Castillo
Producer

Week ending Dec. 19, 2009 the US Department of Defense released the names of 3 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces. This episode includes a courtesy photo for Sgt. Frietas and is dedicated to US Army Colonel (Retired) LEWIS LEE MILLETT.

Welcome viewers. These weekly episodes pay tribute to brave men and women who served our country with distinction. This video is more than an announcement of data typically found on mainstream media outlets. We focus on the warrior as a human whose lives have impacted a family, friends, and neighbors around our world. Your respectful comments are welcomed and serve as memorial tributes to our fallen soldiers. Political opinions and debates are best suited elsewhere.

Fallen Description:

Tech. Sgt. Anthony C. Campbell Jr., 35, of Florence, Ky., USAF Reservist,
932nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Scott Air Force Base, IL.
Sgt. Ralph Anthony Webb Frietas, 23, of Detroit, MI., Support Squadron 172,
Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expedit. Force, Okinawa, Japan.
US Army Colonel (Retired) LEWIS LEE MILLETT of Idyllwild CA. Medal of Honor Recipient
Pfc. Jaiciae L. Pauley, 29, of Austell, Ga., 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, GA.
Pvt. Jhanner A. Tello, 29, of Los Angeles, CA., 3rd Aviation Support Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX.

Music:
Silent Night – US Army Field Band
Taps
Photos/Resources
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defenselink.mil
militarycity.com
pe.com
theoldcoot.blogspot.com
usarmyband.com

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December 12, 2009, Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery ceremonies for the annual Wreaths Across America were held at 11:00 hours. It was a cool overcast day with scattered rain with approximately 100 people gathered to honor veterans.
Members of the Irving High School Marine Jr. ROTC were on hand to serve as honor guards. Participants included the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), Crusader Composite Squadron and their cadets conducted the ceremonies.

Wreaths were presented to honor each branch of the military including the Merchant Marines, POW and MIA soldiers.
Presenters:

Army – Capt. (veteran) Clint Bond
USMC – MSgt. Doug Compton
USN – CAP CADET CA1C Samantha Hutto
USAF – CAP CADET CSSGT Ryan Pigeon
USCG – Lt. Billy Buck
USMM – ESGN. Tom Ludlum
POW & MIA – CAP CADET Capt. Robert Severance

After the ceremonies the crowd gathered around various distribution points and began to place a wreath with a single red bow at tombstones of our fallen.

More information:

The Wreaths Across America, story began over 18 years ago when the
Worcester Wreath Company from Harrington, Maine initiated a tradition of
donating and placing wreaths on the headstones of our Nation’s fallen heroes at
Arlington National Cemetery. Recognition of the service and sacrifice of our
veterans, and their families, is especially poignant during the traditional holiday
season.

Worcester Wreath Company continues to be a major supporter of the project,
donating over 25,000 total wreaths in 2008. Over 100,000 wreaths will be
sponsored by individuals, businesses, and groups from communities Nation-wide.
Wreaths will be placed in all 50 states from Maine to Alaska and Hawaii, at
several locations is Iraq, and at 24 national cemeteries on foreign soil.
For people who wish to support the project, wreath sponsorships are available
online. A complete list of participating locations is available on the website at
www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org.

Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with 58,000 members nationwide. CAP, in its Air Force auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 72 lives in fiscal year 2009. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counter-drug missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to more than 23,000 young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs. CAP has been performing missions for America for 68 years.”

Video Production:

Music
US Army Field Band
Greensleeves
Silent Night

Video
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Jerry Castillo – Producer

Dec. 11 & 12, 2009 Dallas, TX.
Snowball Express (SBE) part 3 of 3. On Thursday morning the SBE visited city hall for a brief greeting from the mayor. Afterward the group made their way to the convention center for a full day filled with activities for the children and families.
Friday began with a brunch and then police escorted the bus convoy to the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, led by the PGR. Upon arriving there were volunteers to greet them and show them around. The stadium was decorated to entice all children into a wonder land.
Professional football player signed autographs and posed for pictures. The famous Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders were on hand and posed for pictures. There were games and activities for everyone including performances by the Carter Twins.
Carter Twins is an American country music duo consisting of twin brothers, Joshua Scott Carter and Zachary Edward Carter. The Carter Twins released their debut single, “Heart Like Memphis”, on March 16, 2009, which earned them a CMT Music Awards for Duo Video of the Year.
At the beginning of the third hour the PGR made a grand entrance into the stadium with over 200 motorcycles many with American flags and holiday decorations. The spectacular was an intro to Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band.
Gary Alan Sinise, is an American actor and film director. During his career, Sinise was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1994 for his role as Lieutenant Dan Taylor in Forrest Gump. He won a Golden Globe award for Best Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries for his role in Truman. In 1996, he played a corrupt police officer in the Ron Howard dramatic hit Ransom. In 1998, Sinise was awarded an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a movie for the television film George Wallace, a portrayal of the late Gov. George Wallace, Jr., of Alabama. His involvement in supporting our US military and their families is impressive and appreciated.
Thank You:

Gold Star Families
SnowballExpress.org
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
TXPGR.org
Volunteers, Donors, & Sponsors
City of Dallas & Convention Center
Dallas Cowboys & Cheerleaders
Carter Twins
Gary Sinise & Lt. Dan Band
Corporate Sponsors

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Photos:
SnowballExpress/FaceBook
TAPS/FaceBook
TxPGR.org – Gary Hill & Lisa Wallace

Music:
Little Drummer Boy
John Berry

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Jerry Castillo
Producer

Dec. 10, 2009 Dallas, TX. part 2 of 3 Snowball Express mini-web series. They began their 2nd day visiting the legendary South Fork Ranch in Parker, TX. As the families boarded their buses a few took time to meet with the PGR and their motorcycles.

Afterward the Dallas police escorted the bus convey from South Fork Ranch to the world famous Mesquite Rodeo. Once the convey reached the highway the police shut down the freeway to allow for a 2-mile long convey of PGR and buses.

Once the SBE arrived at the rodeo they were treated to dinner at the convention center located next door. As the families finished their meals they made their way into the rodeo. They were greeted by cheerleaders and the Cowgirl Chicks distributed complimentary cowboy hats. There were pony rides, toys and face-painting before the show.

The climax for the evening was the rodeo opening performance in tribute to our military and their families. Also, there was bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, calf scramble, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and no rodeo would be complete without bull riding.

Thank You
South Fork Ranch
Dallas Police
Coach USA
Mesquite Police
Mesquite Rodeo
Rodeo Cowboys and Cowgirls
PGR

Music
Joy to the World
Winter Wonder Land
Photos
Courtesy of Snowball Express/FaceBook
Video Production
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Jerry Castillo – Producer