A Soldiers Blog

I represent KeystoneSoldiers and Soldiers Angels. Our groups were founded as a support system for our soldiers and their families during their deployment. We realized that there is still an urgent and compassionate need for Americans to show their support for the soldiers serving in the Middle East and several other areas of the world. We send the love of a grateful nation in every package sent to our soldiers.
Our mission is by no means a war effort. It is a support effort for the soldiers who are away from their families in dangerous and sometimes harsh conditions. They are the fathers and sons as well as mothers, brothers and sisters, uncles and aunts of our families and our neighbors. Almost everyone today knows someone who is serving our country outside its borders.
We are currently involved in the Freedom Ride to Support Our Troops. Mr. Dan Forant will be riding his bicycle across the country from Albany, NY to Sacramento, CA beginning on March 1, 2004. He will be stopping at Ground Zero in NYC, suburban Philadelphia, Pa, Cincinnati, Oh and many other towns before connecting with historic Route 66 in St Louis, Mo and following that all the way to California.
We are asking Americans across the nation to be part of this historic event by coming out to the cities Mr. Forant will be passing through to wave their flags and yellow ribbons or ride their bicycles with him for part of the trip.
We are also seeking direct donations through our websites. These donations help to cover the cost of shipping packages to the soldiers and continued support and assistance for the military families. We are asking for 1 penny for every 3 miles, which translates to $20.00 for the entire trip. Of course, there is no donation too large or too small. You are welcome to contribute any amount to this effort. You will find a PayPal link on our websites if you wish to make a donation by credit card or e-check. We will also accept checks and money orders at the following address: Keystone Soldiers PO Box 152 Fleetwood, Pa 19522-0152 or Soldiers Angels 3355 N. Five Mile Road #186 Boise, ID 83713-3925.

We are in need of sponsors for Mr. Forant’s equipment and expenses. These include but are not limited to: sleeping accommodations for 3 people every night of the trip, meals for 3 every day, gas for the van that will follow the bicyclers in case of problems, and any incidentals along the way. There will be a national Press Release for all major sponsors and all sponsors will receive a graphic link on the special Freedom Bicycle Ride website.
All cities along the tour route have been or are being contacted and asked to bring out their flags, signs and patriotism. The response has been tremendous.
Thanks to the wonders of modern technology you will be able to follow this excursion daily on the internet. Mr. Forant will be equipped with a laptop computer and digital camera for live video and still shots. All this information will be transmitted to NY and posted on the website daily. You will be able to see where the group currently is and where they will be next.
This will be a great opportunity for schools to get involved in the effort to support our troops. The details of the trip across the country and how one man’s dedication can rally an entire nation will be wonderful learning tools.
We hope we can count on your support. You may contact us through the websites, by email or by phone for more detailed information. We also have information on many other ways you can participate and show your support.
Sincerely,
Keystone Soldiers and
Soldiers Angels
www.keystonesoldiers.com / www.soldiersangels.com