Blue Ash, OH. looses a loved one

Specialist Donald Scott Morrison

A 2005 Graduate of Sycamore High School; Scott makes the fourth student from Sycamore  to be killed in action.

Scott had been in the milatary two years; he joined because his friend was killed in action and felt that was where he belonged.

His father is a Blue Ash firefighter; Scott worked for parks and recreation in Blue Ash before he joined the military

Funeral arrangements pending.

Lots of his friends gathered at the Yellow Ribbon Support Center to make yellow ribbons.

April 9th live auction

Each Year we look for package deals and neat items;we auction these off.

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.

Where Does the Money Go ?

People ask us how much money did we make :here is what Let Us Never Forget has done in the past five years; No one gets paid to put on this event we are all volunteers.

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.

Notes We Cherish: Thank you!

Dine out for a year for 2011

Last year we collected gift cards and put them all together and made a book of dining out. The book was in our live auction, and we were able to raise $1400.00 for the scholarship fund. If you can purchase and donate or help us get cards please contact June at 513-831-1651. They will be auctioned off on April 9th, 2011. Some of the donations so far are:Star bucks,Fridays, Red Squirrel,LaRosa’s Tri County,Macaroni Grill,Rafferty’s, Jimmy Johns,Golden Coral, Mongolians Grill,Steak & Shake, Tower Pizza,Willie’s Sports Cafe, Baileys Sports Grill, Milford Quiznos, Chipolte, Carrabba’s, Milford IHOP,Arby’s,City BBQ,Graeter’s, Grand Olde Pub,Perkin’s,O’Charley’s, Country Fresh Farms,Max & Erma’s,Jeff Ruby and many more.

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

Indiana Marine KIA September 8th,2010

 A local Marine who was killed in Afghanistan was on his third tour of duty overseas, but the first one in that country. John Bishop, 25, had served twice in Iraq before being sent to Afghanistan. Bishop family was notified on Wednesday that John and another Marine was killed. John is from Versailles, IN . Please Pray for the family.. funeral arrangements have not been released.

Sgt James Robinson KIA

2011 Scholarships 50 States

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

Owensville Soldier KIA in Afghanistan Joe Bauer

Cody and Group Welcome home

Thanks for a job well done….Glad to post good news…

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