Army Sgt. David J. Luff Jr. Died November 21, 2010 serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom
29, of Hamilton, Ohio; was assigned to 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; died Nov. 21 in Tikrit, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small-arms fire.

Army Spc. Jesse A. Snow

Died November 14, 2010 serving during Operation Enduring Freedom
25, of Fairborn, Ohio; assigned to the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.; died Nov. 14 in Watahpur district, Kunar province, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire.

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Luke Scott,19 of Peebles, Ohio; Adams County KIA  in Afganistan the first week of December 3,2010.
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; died Dec. 3,2010 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, while conducting combat operations.

Bass Pro Shops has put together a great package: It is worth $5500.00; It will include fishing trip, hunting trip,turkey shoot and so much more.

We have a Gold Star Mom who is donating a 2 day stay at the Marriott hotel in Saratoga Springs, NY, We will adding extras, keep watching.

Texas Roadhouse will donate Dinner for two for one year again this year. Thank you Brian Krutcher.

2006 income was $89,249.56 Expenses for supplies and  entertainers $4510.00 Oasis CC was paid 16,065.00 for food and use of hall, Prestige sound was paid 5,000.00 ;we gave 30 scholarships$ at 2000.00 each for a total of 60,000.00 dollars.Balance of money carried over to 2007

2007 income was $79,077.09..Oasis$ 18,525.00, prestige audio $5000.00, air line tickets $2300.00, Supplies $2316.16, gave 41 scholarships @$1000.00 ;41,oooo.oo/ $9935.93 balance carried over to 2008 .

2008 income $149,479.90 / Oasis 17628.42/ 5000./air line tickets $1082.34/entertainers/3159.34 air line tickets and cost./$6686.65 merchandise give ways and sales.48 locals@1000 48,000 47 states@250.00 $11750.00/ supplies, postage, decorations $5287.69

balance  carried over 49,059.36 2009       This is the year Matt Maupin came home..

2009 Income was $34,388.00 from event with balance from 2008 and Donations we had total of $95,648.46       

 Total Expenses were 93,621.46, We gave 52,000 in local scholarships and 14,500.00 to fifty states this left us with a balance of $2027.toward 2010.  itemized expense may be seen any time.

2010 event proceeds were$63154.00+ donation  thru the year $20,615.00 + 2027.00  total of $85796.00. Local scholarships were cut because of lack of money. we gave $36,250.00 to local and $14,500.00 to out of state. Oasis $15,300 .00 Prestige $5000.00, expenses$7075.45, leaving $7670.55 in account for 2011

Total $278,000.00, we also have baseball scholarships and the Matt Maupin Scholarships that makes us giving over $300,000 in scholarships. Balance in account as of now thru donation since April 9th 2010 is $17100.43 We now have 60 locals and 57 out of state to honor with scholarships. Please make donation to Let us Never Forget mail to P.O.Box 375 Milford, OH.45150

We would like to add that every year we have no shows & a couple people did not pay, we have to pay for these meals, we loose a lot of money in this area. This year we may have to have payment up front. We are cutting cost where ever we can, and still do a quality event. We pledge to try and get more donations, If you can help please call June 513-831-1651.                    This is all made possible with donations from the community, Thank you. See you April 9th, 2011.

This package grougt $1700

Watch for new ones as they come in. eatimated Value is $1836.00

Thanks to Julie Prack and Shirley Lewis for their hardwork getting donations. If you want to see your name here please donate gift Cards or help us get them  you must contact me for ID  513-831-1651

Each year we choose one Fallen Hero from each state to honor. The following are the confirmed, thus far. As we receive the completed forms we will add to this list. Some are renewed scholarships,families have given donations  or attendance of April 9th Fundraiser. We do not ask families for donations and the cost to the event is free to Spouses and Gold Star Parents.

If anyone has information on the two States with no contacts please call June at 513-831-1651