Studio 1430 is dedicated to honoring WWII veterans through August 15th, 2010, the 65th anniversary of the war. CLICK HERE to go to our main PATRIOTS page and read about the 100's of veterans submitted by KEZW listeners.
The little stories are poignant, courageous, and inspiring. Both heroes and ordinary soldiers who contributed to this mighty effort. There is a new veteran honored every weekday and a form so you can submit your WWII veteran for consideration.
Helmet to Hardhats
Rick welcomed Dudley Light from "Helmet To Hardhats" into the Studio Lounge. This Nationwide organization assists both male & female veterans coming out of the service with entry into the construction industry. They can offer 80 different apprenticable trades. CLICK HERE for more info.
July 4-9, 2010
Colorado Convention Center, Apex Meyers Swimming Pool, Cherry Creek Family Shooting Center and other area venues in and around Denver.
Admission is free. The public is most welcome.
The National Veterans Wheel Chair Games is a multi-event sports and rehabilitation program for military service veterans who use wheelchairs for sports competition due to spinal cord injuries, amputations, or certain neurological problems. Attracting more than 500 athletes each year, the National Veterans Wheelchair Games is the largest annual wheelchair sports event in the world.
Competitive events at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games include swimming, table tennis, weightlifting, archery, air guns, trapshooting, basketball, softball, quad rugby, track, bowling, hand cycling, wheelchair slalom, power soccer, a motorized wheelchair rally, and field events. A whitewater kayaking exhibition event will take place at Confluence Park. Athletes compete in all events against others with similar athletic ability, competitive experience or age.
Presented by: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), with financial assistance from corporate, civic, and veteran service organizations. Hosted by The VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, and the Paralyzed Veterans of America Mountain States Chapter.
Honor and Remember: To create, establish and promote a nationally recognized flag that would fly continuously as a visible reminder to all Americans of the lives lost in defense of our national freedoms. All Military lives lost not only in action but also in service, from our nation's inception. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Pay It Forward
“Pay It Forward" is a program to purchase and send cookies for military not receiving any/ much mail/ care packages.
Call: 1-800-443-8124 this is the general number with a short phone tree. Select "order" (not exact wording). Ask operator about the "Pay It Forward" program.
For $19.99, three dozen (of their yummy) cookies will ship (shipping is free) in a plain white box with printed red ribbon to G.I.'s on their list. A gift message can be added. Each cookie is individually wrapped so is easy to carry and not sticky.
Folds of Honor is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a mission to empower deserving military families with educational support and opportunities. FHF provides post-secondary educational scholarships to the spouses and children of service members disabled or killed as a result of their military service to our great nation. Our unique scholarships can be applied to schooling now or held by Folds of Honor on behalf of young children until needed at the time of enrollment.
The Folds of Honor Foundation was founded in 2007 by Major Dan Rooney, an F-16 pilot, golf course owner, PGA Professional and USGA member. A Major in the Air National Guard and a decorated military aviator, Rooney has served three combat tours in Iraq. After returning from his second tour, Major Rooney witnessed a profound situation that drove him to create the Folds of Honor Foundation.
Click here for more information about Folds of Honor.
VietNam Vets - Virtual Wall
Find a relative, comrade or friend who was a casualty of the VietNam War by using the virtual wall at VirtualWall.org . You can leave a tribute, letter, poem, photo or other memorial for anyone to read.
Studio 1430 is dedicated to honoring WWII veterans through August 15th, 2010, the 65th anniversary of the war. 
Rick welcomed Dudley Light from "Helmet To Hardhats" into the Studio Lounge. This Nationwide organization assists both male & female veterans coming out of the service with entry into the construction industry. They can offer 80 different apprenticable trades. 
July 4-9, 2010
Honor and Remember: To create, establish and promote a nationally recognized flag that would fly continuously as a visible reminder to all Americans of the lives lost in defense of our national freedoms. All Military lives lost not only in action but also in service, from our nation's inception. 
Folds of Honor is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a mission to empower deserving military families with educational support and opportunities. FHF provides post-secondary educational scholarships to the spouses and children of service members disabled or killed as a result of their military service to our great nation. Our unique scholarships can be applied to schooling now or held by Folds of Honor on behalf of young children until needed at the time of enrollment. 
Find a relative, comrade or friend who was a casualty of the VietNam War by using the virtual wall at 
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