Thankasoldier
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@ThankASoldier
Supporting our men and women past & present brave enough to put on a uniform & defend our country International - Canada
We are excited to announce that we have a new initiative to help Vets and CAF members who are finding it difficult to put food on their tables @VETSPantry If you want to check it out please call 1-888-228-3871 ext 120 we are located on 211 Main st, Dartmouth NS. Give us a follow
.@HICC_ca Minister @GregorRobertson’s department transferred millions out of program to aid homeless veterans after claiming it couldn’t find any. Transfer confidential since it was “likely to generate negative stakeholder reactions,” said an Access To Information memo. #ATI #cdnfoi blacklocks.ca/pull-3m-from-h…
Today, we were honored to celebrate U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant (Ret.) Eddie Wright as he moves into his mortgage-free, specially adapted smart home built by the Gary Sinise Foundation. Inspired by the service of his father and grandfather, Eddie followed in their footsteps and joined the Marine Corps, later earning a place in the elite 1st Reconnaissance Battalion. He deployed to Fallujah in 2004, one of the most dangerous combat zones of the war. On April 7, 2004, while riding in the lead vehicle of his convoy, Eddie and his unit were ambushed. During the firefight, a rocket-propelled grenade struck his rifle and exploded, severing both of his arms and shattering his femur. Despite his devastating injuries, Eddie remained alert, directing fellow Marines to safety as they rushed to save his life. After receiving more than 40 units of blood during his evacuation and enduring a long road of recovery, Eddie became known for his resilience and unwavering positivity. Reflecting on his service, he shared that he would do it all again without hesitation. "I didn’t realize how much a house can make you feel free. The convenience and access to everything that I need for everyday life brings a lot of breath into my spirit," Eddie shared. This home will provide Eddie with the independence, stability, and peace he deserves as he continues building his life forward. Welcome home, Eddie, and thank you for your extraordinary courage and sacrifice. 💙 A special thank you to the American people and our amazing partners, without whom this would not be possible: @HEB, LP Building Solutions, and Alston & Bird. We also want to thank the following partners for dedicating their time, energy, generosity, and resources to the construction of Eddies home: Marcus Foundation, Sunbelt Rentals, Home Depot Foundation, Shubert Design Furniture, Owens Corning, Amazon, Huber Engineered Woods, US LBM, McDermott Will & Schultz, Nucor, Nice, Duke Cannon, Scripps Family Impact Fund, Cabinetworks, JeldWen, Installed Building Products, Winston & Strawn, Natural Stone Institute, National Wood Flooring Association, Kirk & Homes, BEHR, Broan-NuTone, Builder’s FirstSource, Daltile, Encore Wire, Ferguson, MAPEI, North American Moving Services, Nucor Rebar Fabrication, Simple Green, and TEXTON.
Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, a Canadian Armed Forces member deployed on Operation REASSURANCE in Latvia and who was employed by the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia, died near Riga, Latvia, on January 29, 2026. canada.ca/en/department-…
