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The
DAV
would
like
to
give
a
special
thanks
to
RYDER
TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES
for
donating
the
Garmen
GPS
Nuvi
750
and
Harley-Davidson
of
Wausau
for
donating
the
Poker
Run
Prizes
1st
Prize
$250
Gift
Card
to
HDW
2nd
Prize
$150
Gift
Card
to
HDW
and
3rd
Prize
$75
Gift
Card
to
HDW
A
MESSAGE
FROM
DAV'S
NATIONAL
LEADERS
ARTHUR
H.
WILSON,
NATIONAL
ADJUTANT
AND
ROBERT
T.
REYNOLDS,
NATIONAL
COMMANDER
Today,
the
men
and
women
of
our
armed
forces
are
fighting
against
brutal
tyranny
and
terror
in
Iraq
and
Afghanistan,
while
others
stand
guard
against
dangers,
both
at
home
and
abroad.
Yes,
American
lives
are
being
lost,
and
many
of
our
young
men
and
women
are
suffering
grievous
wounds
that
will
affect
them
the
rest
of
their
lives.
All
who
treasure
freedom
should
honor
their
sacrifice
and
service,
both
now
and
far
into
the
future.
Yet,
as
the
memories
of
the
War
in
Iraq
and
the
War
on
Terror
eventually
will
fade,
the
personal
costs
to
those
disabled
warriors
will
remain
for
them
a
daily
reminder
of
their
sacrifice.
Regrettably,
America's
soldiers,
sailors,
marines,
and
airmen
have
not
been
perceived
by
their
government
as
a
national
priority.
Year
after
year,
sick
and
disabled
veterans
must
struggle
against
heavy
odds
to
make
their
voices
heard
by
a
government
that
often
disregards
its
obligations
to
America's
brave
sons
and
daughters.
The
battle
for
veterans'
rights
and
justice
is
nothing
new.
In
fact,
the
Disabled
American
Veterans
was
formed
in
the
aftermath
of
World
War
I
when
a
group
of
veterans
injured
in
the
war
banded
together
for
strength
and
support
to
make
sure
that
all
disabled
veterans
got
the
health
care
and
benefits
they
had
earned
in
the
trenches
of
Europe.
Today,
young
men
and
women,
all
across
the
nation,
with
newly
scarred
bodies
and
shattered
minds
still
seek
the
DAV's
help,
as
have
their
fellow
veterans
from
earlier
wars
and
conflicts.
To
fulfill
our
mission
of
service
to
disabled
veterans
and
their
families,
the
DAV
needs
the
continued
support
of
the
American
people.
That
support
is
essential
for
the
DAV
to
make
sure
that
today's
--
and
tomorrow's
--
veterans
receive
just
compensation
for
their
service-connected
disabilities,
necessary
medical
care,
and
other
earned
benefits
and
services
from
their
government.
It
is
absolutely
crucial
that
veterans
and
their
needs
are
not
ignored
as
their
government
sets
national
policies
and
funding
priorities.
The
brave
men
and
women
the
DAV
represents
have
served
our
country
and
protected
our
freedoms
with
honor
and
pride.
They
deserve
more
than
empty
words
and
broken
promises.
Our
government
must
make
veterans
a
national
priority
and
make
the
necessary
investment
in
programs
to
ensure
that
our
nation's
disabled
veterans
and
their
families
receive
the
earned
benefits
and
services
that
were
promised
them.
To
get
more
information
about
the
DAV
please
go
to
www.dav.org
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