| Veterans Helping Veterans & Others salute Mr. Bob Hope for his many years of service to our troops as he made his way to Vietnam to bring a little laughter and piece of mind to so many who were far from home. Mr. Hope was the first and the last civilian to ever become a Honorary Veteran in America. |
| He has worked to feed, cloth and see to the needs of our veterans. He has been involved in fund raisers, providing shelter, and as a minister and Pastor, he has counseled with many. With his job taking him all over the country, and at times in other parts of the world, he is no stranger to seeing our veterans in need standing on street corners with signs. It is nothing for him to pull over and give them a bite to eat, a couple of dollars and a word of encouragement to help them along the way. Mike Gifford isn't the only one in our community or country who deserved the honor, there are others too, both men and women has served our country well who was not in the military. A lot of women, though not in active duty, felt like they were in the military, as they traveled from base to base with their husband. There were others in Veterans Helping Veterans & Others who were sworn in to receive Citizens Americanism Award during the October meeting in 2006. They too have served our veterans and country quite well with their time, efforts and dedication. They have volunteered their time to work in the food pantry, clothing room, solicit funds, cook and encourage our veterans along the way. Some has since passed away & Veterans Helping Veterans & Others salute them for their patriotism while living in this life. |
| Veterans Helping Veterans & Others Civilians Going Above & Beyond. |
| These are the first to receive our Citizens Americanism Award. They have proven themselves worthy to receive the honors. They have gone above and beyond their call of duty in being a service to and for homeless, needy veterans and others. You too can receive the Citizens Americanism Award in Veterans Helping Veterans & Others. To become eligible to receive the award you must first become a member. After becoming a member you must be active by volunteering your time to working in our food pantry, clothing room, taking part in fund raising projects, working in our thrift store, visiting veterans in our nursing homes, at the hospitals and etc. for one year. When you receive the Citizens Americanism Award you will be sworn in and you will receive a nice certificate. "Living With A Cause", as a Good Samaritan. |
| Our Pledge "Living With A Cause" |
| Our pledge was adopted from "Living With A Cause". A program founded and directed by our Vice Commander, Mike Gifford. We chose to adopt the pledge and instill it into our organization because it is most fitting and goes along with our goals and interest. |
| We pledge allegiance to God, our family, city, country, state and nation. To support them and to live with a cause. To exercise and eat healthier and to support those not as blessed, and those who want to improve themselves. |
| Citizen Americanism Award |
| Proud To Serve! |
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| P. Mike Gifford 2004 |
| Stacy Fields 2004 |
| Norma Cooley 2004 |
| Deanna Eldridge 2004 |
| Frankie Jarrell 2004 |
| Dr. Calvin Evans was honored during the Spring Jubilee of 08. He was presented with a Citizens Americanism Award in front of more than 1000 witnesses. He has helped our homeless and needy veterans for several years with donations of food and monetary support. |
| Tim Galloway 2009 |
| Anna Wooten 2009 |
| Calvin Evans 2008 |
| Dave Sexton 2010 |
| The first person to receive our Citizen Americanism Award was Mike Gifford on October 29, 2006. He was sworn in by the Commander of Veterans Helping Veterans & Others during their regular meeting. Mike Gifford, like so many, signed up for the military but was turned down due to health issues at the time. Though he was not able to serve in the military, he has served his country well. He has served our homeless, needy veterans and others for many years. |
| Citizen Americanism Award |