Navy SEAL – Chris Kyle
Meet Navy SEAL Chris Kyle… the deadliest sniper in US history, with 255 kills. For some of you this article might be hard to read…too many people struggle with violence and the ability to see the need for it. Unfortunately, for our country’s Sheep Dogs, violence is sometimes a necessity. Killing or doing harm to others in an attempt to save a fellow Sheep Dogs life, or in defense of our country and its peoples way of life, violence is sometimes the only option. Hopefully in reading this article you will see the lives Chris Kyle was able to save, versus the lives he had to take. There are people out there that would love an opportunity to kill you and your family if given the chance, Sheep Dogs like Chris serve everyday in an effort to protect you and yours from those people. Never forget! Contributed by the Daily News & Michael Zennie Chris Kyle hesitated the first time he killed a...
Christmas Outreach 2011 A Great Success!
This years Christmas Outreach was a great success…we were able to provide gifts to more than 87 children of Sheep Dog families in need. We are still in awe at the volunteers and families that stepped-up to either adopt a child and family, or helped us locate and deliver toys and clothes to the children of Sheep Dog families. We are blessed every day with the sacrifices of our nations Sheep Dogs (our military, law enforcement, fire & rescue and EMS personnel), and we feel privileged to be able to assist these families during such a special time of year. We finished the last of our deliveries Christmas eve…nothing feels better than to know that you are making a difference in the lives of so many deserving families and their children. We ask that you please keep our efforts in mind throughout the coming year, as we will need your help next year in identifying Sheep Dog families that might need a...
Christmas Outreach 2011
Adopt a Sheep Dog child this Christmas! Christmas Outreach is the theme of this year’s Christmas effort to adopt the children of any military, law enforcement, fire & rescue or EMS family that needs assistance this holiday season. Our goal this year is to double the number of children we can provide Christmas toys and clothing to…targeting 60 plus children. The greatest need at this point is identifying Sheep Dog families with children that actually need our assistance. If you know of a worthy Sheep Dog family, please let us know as soon as possible. The children of the family in need will receive three toys from their “wish list”, clothing, shoes and miscellaneous items to brighten each child’s Christmas! If you are interested in sponsoring a Sheep Dog child, a $150 donation will cover the majority of the items on each child’s list and Sheep Dog IA will ensure all other items are covered. Or you can ask for one or...
2011 NWA Turkey Trot – All Expectations Exceeded!
This years Annual NWA Turkey Trot exceeded ALL expectations! The race, benefiting Sheep Dog Impact Assistance and the Wounded Warrior Project, was a great success based on the number of people that attended the event. We were hoping for 150 to 200 participants and had more than 400! The Turkey Trot Charity Run & Fun Walk followed a very successful Thanksgiving Program that provided Thanksgiving meals to Sheep Dog families in need…military, law enforcement, fire & rescue and EMS personnel struggling through the holidays. We helped more than 40 families. The Turkey Trot is a major fund raiser for our Christmas Outreach program in which we adopt Sheep Dog families with children for Christmas, providing each child with 3 toys from their Christmas wish list, clothes, shoes, etc… Doing our best to ensure that they have a wonderful Christmas. This years Turkey Trot raised more than $6,000.00, ensuring that we will more than double the number of children we can...
2011 Sheep Dog IA Thanksgiving – Project Giving
It’s that time of year again! Time to begin planning for our Thanksgiving meals to fellow Sheep Dogs in Need. Project Giving is the theme of this years Thanksgiving effort to provide meals to any military, law enforcement, fire & rescue or EMS family struggling through the holidays. Our goal this year is to double the number of families we can support…50 families is our goal, ultimately shooting for 60 if at all possible. The greatest need at this point, is identifying Sheep Dog families that actually need our assistance. If you know of a worthy Sheep Dog family struggling this holiday season, please let us know as soon as possible. They will receive a full Turkey, Ham and all the trimmings…which includes 2 pies, corn, green beans, stuffing, potatoes, and much more! If you are interested in sponsoring/adopting a Sheep Dog family for Thanksgiving, a $60 donation will feed a family of six with everything we listed above. Immediately following our...
2011 NWA Turkey Trot – 5K Charity Run & Fun Walk
Benefiting – Sheep Dog Impact Assistance & Wounded Warrior Project The Northwest Arkansas 3rd Annual Turkey Trot, 5k Run and Fun Walk is just a few weeks away. The run will take place on Thanksgiving Morning (Nov 24th) at the Center for Non Profits (the former St. Mary’s Hospital) on Walnut in Rogers, AR. You can register and learn more about this years Turkey Trot at www.NWATurkeyTrot.eventbrite.com If you are interested in this years event, please read details below. Different contact information is listed as well. We look forward to seeing you at the run! Event: 2011 NWA Turkey Trot/5K Charity Run & 1-Mile Fun Walk at the Center for Nonprofits @ St Mary’s in the heart of Rogers, AR. Date & Time: Thursday, November 24th, 2011, Race Start Time is 9:00 AM. Location: Center for Non-Profits at the former St. Mary’s Hospital in Rogers, AR. Organizers: The 2011 Turkey Trot Committee, comprised of Northwest Arkansas community volunteers and philanthropists, seek to provide...
U.S. Marine Sgt Dakota Meyer Receives Medal Of Honor
Sgt Meyer epitomizes everything that is good about the Sheep Dog heart and spirit…well deserved Marine! Semper Fidelis!! Washington (CNN) — A Marine who ran through enemy fire to recover wounded fellow American and Afghan troops during a firefight in Afghanistan received the Medal of Honor Thursday from President Barack Obama. “You did your duty above and beyond and you kept the faith,” Obama told Dakota Meyer, who became the first living Marine to be recognized with the nation’s highest military honor for actions in Afghanistan or Iraq. “The award honors the men who gave their lives that day, and the men who were in that fight,” Meyer said, according to a Marine newsletter. “I didn’t do anything more than any other Marine would. I was put in an extraordinary circumstance, and I just did my job.” Meyer’s actions saved the lives of 13 U.S. Marines and soldiers, and 23 Afghan soldiers, according to the Medal of Honor account on the Marine website. He...
Patriot Day 2011 A Great Success!
This years 2011 Patriot Day event was a spectacular success, primarily due to the efforts of our many wonderful volunteers and supporters. The events attendance was well above what we were expecting at 3,000, and we heard repeatedly that people are already looking forward to next years event. We were able to raise more than $2,500.00 in our effort to raise donations for “Sheep Dog Families in Need” during the holiday season, and the Wounded Warrior Project. We are excited about the number of families we will be able to help this Thanksgiving and Christmas! Our sponsors for this event were amazing! We made the decision less than four months ago to organize Patriot Day, and our sponsors come through with flying colors to support us. We would like to give a special Thank You to the following sponsors: 5.11 Tactical Louie’s Grill of Rogers Walmart Aurora Tactical Fast Lanes of Rogers Coke Parisi Speed School Englander dZignPak First Western Bank Bounce-A-Roo
Patriot Day Event 2011
KNWA Morning Show reporting on Patriot Day This years Patriot Day event will take place on Saturday, September 10th, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Center for Nonprofits (the former St. Mary’s Hospital) on Walnut in Rogers, AR. Free fun for the entire family. Join us in honoring the fallen, and show appreciation for the service and sacrifice of our military, law enforcement, fire & rescue, and EMS personnel. We will have military & first responder vehicles and equipment on display for everyone to enjoy, including a military helicopter. Interactive booths enabling everyone to learn more about the daily sacrifices of our nations protectors, our communities Sheep Dogs. Concessions, face-painting, giveaways, and much more! Benefiting: Sheep Dog Impact Assistance & the Wounded Warrior Project We welcome calls or emails expressing interest in attending or sponsoring this years event: info@SheepDogIA.org or 479-466-9713 2011 Patriot Day Facts Event: 2011 Patriot Day event at the Center for Nonprofits in the heart of Rogers, AR. Date & Time: Saturday, September...
New Sheep Dog IA Chapter in Denver, CO
We are excited to welcome the newest Sheep Dog IA chapter to our family. The obvious focus in our expansion efforts is to extend our capabilities of helping others in need, specifically fellow Sheep Dogs. Having a strong Sheep Dog IA Chapter in Denver will make these efforts possible. The Denver Chapter Commander is Richard Sanchez. He brings a passion to our organization that will make the Denver Chapter strong and capable. Short bio on Richard: Richard Sanchez served six years in the United States Army before beginning his twenty-six-year career in law enforcement. This combination of experience instilled a strong sense of duty when it comes to helping people in need. Practicing the Sheep Dog way of life came naturally in his work. Now that he is retired, he is looking forward to the opportunity to continue to serve his community on a volunteer basis. The three missions of Sheep Dog IA are to assist Sheep Dogs in need, provide disaster...