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By JAMES GUINN LEBANON, Ohio -- On June 30, more than 50 members of the Patriot Guard Riders and volunteers from The Thank You Foundation, along with Rep. Jean Schmidt and retired Col. John Lusa of AUSA, paid a very special visit to 14 veterans at the Lebanon Country Manor nursing facility in Lebanon, Ohio. U.S. Army Spc. James C. Robinson and Spc. Corey Henderson, both veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom, were there to assist John Guinn, Founder and President of The Thank You Foundation. Both Robinson and Henderson were honored along with the other veterans, many of whom served during World War II. The scene was an emotional one for those who participated in the event as well as those who were on hand to witness first-hand. "When the Patriot Guard Riders pulled into the lot with their motorcycle engines roaring and flags waving, it was hard not to get choked up." said Guinn. "Every one of the veterans seemed grateful for the show of appreciation that was expressed that day. Schmidt spoke to the veterans and participates about the importance of remembering what previous generations did to secure the freedom of America and spoke of the pride that the veterans and servicemen must feel in knowing what role they have played in ensuring freedom and democracy, for both the U.S. and other countries. After the ceremony in which every hero received a "Certificate of Appreciation" from The Thank You Foundation, everyone sat down for lunch where they talked, shared stories and gave words of encouragement. When the afternoon came to a close, everyone exchanged hugs and handshakes, where once again, the tears of joy, pride and appreciation were abundant. Guinn added, "This experience was the highlight of The Thank You Foundation's existence and something I will never forget personally." The following men and women were honored with Certificates of Appreciation from The Thank You Foundation: Cotton Amburgy U.S. Army 1957-1959 GermanyClarence Barrett U.S. Army WWll Clay Colwell U.S. Army WWll James Ehland U.S. Army Korea Ambrose Riley U.S. Army WWll Earl Glen ( Robert ) Saunders U.S. Army WWll Geneva "Connie" Schultz U.S. Army WWll Roger Sanker U.S. Marines WWll & Korea Sherman Pennington U.S. Navy Bernard Kinder U.S. Army Raymond Swope U.S. Army / Airforce 1940's John Stegemoller U.S. Army WWll Carl Lubberger U.S. Army WWll John Fasbrink U.S. Army WWll Spc. James C. Robinson Army Operation Iraqi Freedom Spc. Corey Henderson Army Operation Iraqi Freedom |
WWII Purple Heart recipient John Stegemoller with PGR Members 
Patriot Guard Riders bikes and flags 
Spc. James Robinson & Spc. Corey Henderson salute PGR 
Clay Colwell displays his Certificate of Appreciation 
Rep. Jean Schmidt talks with Nursing Home Director Tom Cunningham 
John Guinn & John Stegemoller 
John Guinn & Kim Robinson |
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The Thank You Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions made to the organization are deductible under section 170 of the IRS Code.
