Posts by Heidi Christensen
More Guns In Cars Mean More Guns Stolen From Cars
Here is an article reprinted from National Public Radio that proves how dangerous it is not to have full control of your weapon. As Mr. Ice-T reminds us, “Your lethal weapon’s your mind.” This is a word of prayer from a Right Wing Maniac that you’re ill prepared if you’re inside the building during an…
Read MoreVeteran Takes Big Steps With VFW Scholarship
Reprinted from VFW Auxiliary Newsletter 7 May 2019 Casey Kennedy began dreaming of a military career when she was a child. In fact, she still has a piece of paper from grade school outlining her plans to join the Navy. Kennedy ended up committing to the Nebraska Army National Guard and served for five years.…
Read MoreVFW Unmet Needs Program Funded by Burger King Franchisees
Reprinted from VFW Auxiliary E-Newsletter May 2, 2019 Since 2007, Burger King franchise owners and their customers have contributed more than $6 million to the VFW Unmet Needs program. Their generosity has been put to work, as the Unmet Needs program has provided more than $11 million in financial assistance to nearly 10,000 veterans, service…
Read MoreHidden Heroes – Elizabeth Dole Foundation
TGIF Neighbors, Here are some great stories from Military Caregivers: Military Caregiver Stories Here is one from Washington State: Connie Ozmer Here are some great resources and rewards for Military Caregivers: Military Caregiver Recognition Award Program Resources Thank you Senator Elizabeth Dole for helping us to build a resource economy where Veterans enjoy dignity and…
Read MoreHeidi Duty at Make Music Day – Magic Bus Spokane
A Documentary on Local Street Artists This short documentary highlights scenic beauty of Spokane, the Lilac City, its cultural diversity, unity in the community, friendliness, and quality of life that brings people together and serves as an economic stimulus. Spokane native and community activist, Jerome Green, and his Magic Bus Spokane Team welcomed me and…
Read MorePresident Trump’s Prevent Program
President Trump’s Prevent Program was discussed on Fox News recently by Veteran, Wife, and Mom – the amazing Patriot, Mrs. Kathy Barnette. Here is a great article on Military Times detailing President Trump’s Prevent Program to eliminate Veteran suicide: The new plan to prevent veteran suicides: new grants, better research, more community focus By Leo…
Read MoreGun Safety for Girls
This Vlog from Heidi covers gun safety tips for Ladies. In the famous words of our fearless leader; Ladies, we don’t want to be equal to Gentlemen. We want to be better than them in never violating gun safety laws.
Read MoreSpokane County Regional Veterans Service Center opens new facility in Spokane Valley
Spokane County Regional Veterans Service Center opens new facility in Spokane Valley UPDATED: Fri., March 1, 2019, 6:39 p.m. https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/mar/01/spokane-county-regional-veterans-service-center-op/ Cat Nichols, Strategic Operations Manager of Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, center, in the new Spokane County Regional Veterans Services Center following a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, March 1, 2019, in Spokane Valley,…
Read MoreA Word of Prayer on I-1639 Dedicated to Veronica J. Rutledge
Heidi speaks to recent Washington State I-1639, and compares gun violence in Washington State and South Carolina. Here is the full text of this controversial new law: https://www.sos.wa.gov/_assets/elections/initiatives/finaltext_1531.pdf Constitutional rights are best protected when we act responsibly, and Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich in Spokane County, Washington is to be commended as is Sheriff Mike Crenshaw in…
Read MoreDr. Olivia Hooker, First African-American Woman to Join Coast Guard
Check out this article from Navy Times about the exciting life of Dr. Olivia Hooker: Dr. Olivia Hooker, US Coast Guard Veteran So many things are remarkable about her life, especially that she served her country even after being a victim of terrorism in Tulsa. It is neither politically correct nor incorrect to insist that…
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