Welcome Home
Postponed due to scheduling conflict
Batavia Cares and The Rendezvous Restaurant will be hosting a welcome home party for all returning military. Come and thank those who have been deployed especially Spc Steven Shewalter jr. . at the Rendezvous Restaurant East Wilson St. in Batavia. Anyone who has returned from deployment will be the guests of honor and are invited to attend this special tribute. Returning military that are planning on attending should notify Batavia Cares of their plans to attend by calling 630.687.1943. Citizen who would like to volunteer to decorate and plan the event should call Jerry Dunn at the Rendezvous 630.406.9177. These young men and women have voluntarily gone into harm’s way for our freedom let us personally thank them for their service.
If you have a family member or friend serving overseas you can ensure they receive greetings and a special package by registering them on www.bataviacares.org or by call 630.687.1943. Cold weather items are especially needed in Afghanistan. For information on how your organization can help e-mail Batavia Cares at support@bataviacares.org or calling 630-687-1943.
Tribute to Returning
Soldiers
Mayor Jeff Schielke present proclamation of service to (left) Spc Steve Shewalter jr (Right) Sgt David Thompson
Quilt Presented to Steve and David
Families poss for pictures
Chuck Timms of the Fox Valley Support Group presented a challenge coin to both Steven and David
Both soldiers were present a Point Of Light Award for there dedicated service to our country. A point of light in a dark world.
Members of the Batavia Bandits Baseball Team & Marmion Cadet Helped Pack
Patrick Garvin, Kristen Garvin, John Fitch, Michael Ronzone, Matt Ronzone pitched in the send packages.
Batavia Cares is in need of help. We need administrative help who can send out thank you letters to our many great donors. Packers and sorters are always needed. Stephanie Fania is doing the troop window down town and could use some help. We need help to let the troops know we care.
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6th Marines
Army Engineers
1ID with David Thompson
2011 CADET BATTALION STAFF LEAD BY CADET TOM PACER
Packages are going to area deployed troops whose names are supplied to Batavia Cares to submit a name go contact page),and 1st Inf Div, 4 Inf Div, 6th Marines, 159th CAB or the 101st AB.
Thank You to the folks at the Batavia Post Office for all their help in making the shipments do so smoothly.
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