Military Support Group Of New Jersey

Welcome Home From Afghanistan
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 
NOTE: TIME CHANGE

Who:       SMSGT Bubba Beason

When:     Friday, January 28, 2011

Time:      Approx. 2:30 PM (coming from airport)-NOTE: THIS IS A TIME CHANGE

Where:    American Legion Post 372

                 1532 Martin Ave.

                 Cherry Hill NJ 08002

Contact: Mike (Yellow Ribbon Club) 609-980-4172

                 Sue (American Legion) 856-495-7270

                 Tiny (WWR) 856-889-6724

From the WWR:

“Bubba (WildMan) Beason is coming home from his 7^th TOUR in the sandbox. Yep, you heard it and read correctly…not a typo…7 times this hero has been in the sandbox protecting our freedoms and way of life. In case you don’t know who this hero is, SMSGT Bubba Beason is the Founder of the NJ Run for the Fallen which he started 3 years ago and has been running ever since. 

His latest endeavor has taken the nick name we coined on him (Wild Man) to a whole new level. It seems Bubba got bored in Afghanistan and decided to run a mile for every military KIA in Iraq or Afghanistan. So far he has close to 900 miles logged. You don’t wonder why we call him Wild Man now, huh? “

From the Yellow Ribbon Club:

We have been shipping goodies to Bubba throughout his deployment. Not for any other reason but to show our support to him and his comrades. We do not expect anything in return EVER as we just like to show our gratitude to those who defend our freedom. Well, Bubba not only emails us while deployed but he also sent us a certificate of appreciation and an American Flag that was flown in Afghanistan in honor of ALL who support the efforts of the YRC. That means ALL OF YOU who support our troops through supporting our missions. 

Also, at last years Run for the Fallen, Bubba not only did the 2 day run but when he arrived up at the New York line he broke off and ran the Tunnel to Tunnel Run, carrying full gear, in honor of the firemen who were killed on 9/11. (You can see the Tunnel to Tunnel Run on their website). He was dehydrated from running more than 150 miles so he was given IV fluids and continued running. He never stopped.

This young man takes our country, our troops, our fire fighters and police very seriously and will likely honor all of them in huge ways for the rest of his life. THAT IS WHAT HE DOES! 

So hear is what we can all do for him. PLEASE come join the WWR, YRC, American Legion, and Cherry Hill Township in welcoming home one of our most courageous people. All you need to do is come to the American legion and proudly hold an American Flag, or Cheer on Bubba as he is brought safely to Cherry Hill where he will be honored for his service and welcomed home from his 7^th tour. 

Media Welcome at EVERYONES request

The Yellow Ribbon Club
http://www.yellowribbonclub.org
info@yellowribbonclub.org

Welcome Back From Afghanistan
Pine Hill, New Jersey 

Who:     Cpl. Gerald Smith

When:   Thursday, December 23, 2010

Time:     ETA 6:30 PM (time may change, coming from airport)

Where:  6 East 3^rd Ave.

               Pine Hill, NJ 08021

Contact: Maureen (his mom)

                George (Yellow Ribbon Club) 856-685-3150

Just in time for the holidays, please come out to welcome home Cpl. Gerald Smith home from Afghanistan. He just completed 6 months there. This was his 2^nd tour. His first tour was a year in Iraq. 

Gerald is with the US Marine Corps. He is a Field Operator with the 3^rd Batt/3^rd Marine Division. 

Please join the Warrior Watch Riders and Friends, the Yellow Ribbon Club, Pine Hill Borough, and most of all, the family and friends of Gerald Smith, in welcoming him home. 

Please come out and help us make a ton of noise. 

The Yellow Ribbon Club
http://www.yellowribbonclub.org
info@yellowribbonclub.org

August 30, 2010

Hello Friends,  As we enjoy these last few days of summer, I wanted to remind everyone that the Military Support Group of NJ Inc. will meet next week Thursday, Sept. 9^th for our 6th Year Anniversary meeting!  (The MSGNJ was started back on September 9^th 2004.)   Please come on out, bring a friend or family member to see what we are all about.  Cake will be served! Coffee starts at 6:30pm and Meeting promptly at 7pm.

We are already starting to get ready for the Holiday Care Packages, which will ship out to our troops in November.  Each box will contain 30 to 40 small wrapped gifts for each platoon, candy, Christmas cards and a Santa Hat.    We are looking for NEW DVD movies (no war movies please, comedy is great),   NEW CDs of Music (any type),  NEW decks of UNO and similar card games, yoyos, harmonicas, etc.,  NEW Dominos,       NEW small paperback books, etc.   Please ask your family, friends, co-workers or church friends to help with these gifts.   You can bring the items to the meeting already wrapped in holiday paper or we’ll wrap them as we pack them up in November.  Thank you!

Also, Please be sure to visit  http://www.purplewishinggate.com/page/military    and use promo code MSGNJ for ANYTHING you order, as we’ll receive a donation from company owner Barbara MacAdam.  (We are always looking for funds for the shipping of the care packages (our biggest expense))     An order can be placed from anyplace in the world and the MSGNJ will still get credit as long as the Promo Code  MSGNJ is used.  So tell your family, tell your friends and co-workers.

Have a safe and wonderful Labor Day weekend and Please keep our military troops and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

Karen

Karen Jennings, Marine Mom
Karen@MilitarySupportGroupNJ.org
Military Support Group of NJ Inc. (MSGNJ)
P.O. Box 118
Stratford, NJ 08084
www.MilitarySupportGroupNJ.org

Media welcome at family request.