Bataan Memorial March

 Bataan Memorial March

Our daughter, Marissa, will be participating in the Bataan Memorial March with her Air Force JROTC class on November 6th & 7th. This march is to commemorate the 60,000-80,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war who were forced to walk more than 60 miles on April 9, 1942, an event during which thousands perished. Cadets are challenged to honor the brave soldiers who experienced the Bataan Death March by hiking 14 miles within a designated time frame.

As part of this march, the class will be collecting donations based on number of miles hiked (or a flat amount) for Operation Decisive Victory of Charlotte.  All donations will go to the foundation and be used throughout the country to help veterans. 

If you would like to donate, please let us know. Please keep in mind if you donate per mile, the amount of your donation will be multiplied by 14, assuming completion. For example: $1 per mile walked would be a total donation of $14. A flat/single donation can be made in any amount. Donations are due by November 16th and any checks should be made payable to NC-955 Booster Club.

** More about Operation Decisive Victory **

Operation Decisive Victory’s mission is to ADVOCATE for veteran’s right to comfort, healing and growth without prejudice, to EDUCATE governing officials and local influencers to ensure they are equipped to provide adequate support for our growing veteran communities, and to EMPOWER veteran families to achieve decisive victories in their personal struggles to improve quality of life. To learn more about this organization, please visit:

https://www.operationdv.com/?fbclid=IwAR0p4MpCMcYsoSRwT5QdEjQQZgYC--u3EQw-sJMSXfQ7noN4v3jClaIePMs

^ This is from a close friend of mine. Not only does it help a friend I have known for over 20 years, but it also remembers the sacrifices of the American and Filipino Soldiers that were forced on the Bataan Death March in 1942 as well as helping American Soldiers and Veterans today.  If you are interested in donating then comment on this post and I will give you the contact information. Thank you. ^