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Memorial Weekend Initiative: the "Missing Man" table

Posted date:
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Memorial Weekend Initiative: the "Missing Man" table

Since the Civil War, Memorial Day has been a time of reflection and remembrance to those who have died in service to our country or will never return.   The "missing man" table is a symbolic demonstration of showing gratitude and reverence for those who served and sacrificed their lives.  

Shown here the table is represented in the following way:

The table is round - to show our everlasting concern for our missing members and friends.

Happy Armed Forces Day 2016

Posted date:
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Happy Armed Forces Day 2016

President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.

On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days. The single day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense.

Martin Park runs local marathon in 48.5 pounds of gear and raises $3,300 for the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation!

Posted date:
Friday, May 6, 2016
Martin Park runs local marathon in 48.5 pounds of gear and raises $3,300 for the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation! Photo courtesy of Suzanne Kirsch.

We just can't say enough to thank Martin Park, a 24-year-old former active duty Marine and now a reservist. Not only did he run his first marathon (the Tacoma City Marathon) wearing 48.5 pounds of gear and a Race For A Soldier shirt, but he raised $3,300 dollars in the process to donate to the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation!

Here's an excerpt from The News Tribune:

A HUGE thanks to TOTE Maritime Alaska!

Posted date:
Friday, April 22, 2016
A HUGE thanks to TOTE Maritime Alaska!

The Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation is humbled and most grateful to TOTE Maritime Alaska for their generous contribution of $10,000 to support our mission: to inspire hope and action in the Community and provide access to solutions for Soldiers, affected by Post Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury, and their families via professional services, challenging peer adventures, education and spiritual devotion.

Come see us at the Seahawks 12K

Event date:
Sunday, April 17, 2016 - 08:00 to 11:30
Posted date:
Monday, April 4, 2016
Come see Race For A Soldier as we support the Seattle Seahawks at the Pete Carroll 12K

For years the Seattle Seahawks have sponsored the 12th Mile of Race For A Soldier, and we're happy to be on the roster once again for the Seahawks 12K!

The event is back in its seventh year and promises to be bigger, faster, stronger and LOUDER for your Seattle Champions! The 2016 Seahawks 12K Run at The Landing will once again provide a day of fun for the whole family. The event will also feature the GLOW 5K Run/Walk that will tour The Landing and surrounding Renton neighborhoods, as well as a Half-Mile Kids Run that will be completely contained within The Landing.

Leslie Mayne, Founder and Director of the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation presented the Association of Washington Generals’ Annual Washington State Community Service Award

Posted date:
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Leslie Mayne, Founder and Director of the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation presented the Association of Washington Generals’ Annual Washington State Community Service Award

Olympia WA - Annually, The Association of Washington Generals (AWG) honors some of the most uplifting and hardworking people with two awards: The Washingtonian of the Year, and the Community Service Award. The Washingtonian of the Year Award and the Community Service Award are bestowed annually to individuals who have demonstrated exemplary service to the state and within their communities.

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