2012
Annual
Report
Proudly supporting
our severely wounded
members of the Armed
Forces to maximize
their potential.
Dear Supporters
of Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation:
As the year 2012 came to a close, we at Sentinels of Freedom took a moment to reflect
on the severely wounded and injured Veterans who came into our program, those who
graduated, and all the people we met along the way.
We continue to be thankful for the support you’ve provided to Sentinels of Freedom
Scholarship Foundation, whether financially, through mentorship or being our “advocate” in
spreading the word about our organization to your friends, families and acquaintances. We
rely on your willingness and dedication to our mission so that we can continue to bring new
Veterans into our program and expand the numbers that we serve.
We talk about Plan A and Plan B. Plan A is continuing on our course, bringing 15 – 25 new
Veterans into the program each year; plan B is growing to 50 – 100 new Veterans each year.
We’ll continue to need your help in achieving both of these goals.
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The severely wounded and injured Veterans who enter into our program excel, become
independent and self-reliant. We watch them realize their dreams which they didn’t think
were possible when we first met them. These young men and women, in many ways, are
like our own young adult children and we watch them mature as individuals and find their
way in this world. It is a privilege to be part of their lives. This is why we want to be able to
give more Veterans the same opportunity for success.
The drawdown of troops is taking place over the next year. However, we also know that
there will be another war, in another part of the world, just as history has always shown.
For this reason, we need to be ready for the troops that are still “over there”, and for
the next generation of Veterans who serve to protect us when they come back to their
communities and will be in need of our assistance to move forward.
Currently there are 57 severely wounded Veterans in our program (full and limited
assistance) and 63 graduates. In addition to these numbers, there is a small group of
Veterans that we have assisted in a new category called “General Assistance”. As you can
see, we continue to bring new Veterans into our program and “walk at their side” over a
4-year period of time.
This year’s annual report will give you a small snapshot of some of the Veterans in our
program. To see more you can always visit our website (www.sentinelsoffreedom.org) or
our Facebook page where we feature the Sentinels on a regular basis.
You continue to play a vital role in our program and our success. We are grateful for your
ongoing support.
Sincerely,
Mike Conklin
Chairman & CEO
Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation
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“Our nation’s warriors stand up to serve their country. That tie binds
generations and unites us around the common cause of freedom. We honor
those who give so much and ask for nothing in return.”
Sean Parnell U.S. Army Airborne Ranger, Author, Outlaw Platoon
The Thirteen Year War
In October 2001, then President George W. Bush told the country that he was sending the
American military to Afghanistan in order to “bring justice to our means”. We have now
been at war for 11 years (2012). When the final troops are withdrawn in 2014, the USA will
have been at war for 13 years.
When a soldier returns home, we know that many are faced with challenges and those
who have sustained permanent injuries/disabilities have the biggest hurdles to overcome.
The number of soldiers who have sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is staggering:
Between January 1, 2000 – August 20, 2012: 253,330 soldiers sustained a TBI. Another
challenge for many Veterans is the significant delay (not in all cases) in receipt of their
VA disability pay. Recent news stories have highlighted the VA processing backlog and
revealed that the wait in some cases is up to 2 years. For the Veterans in our program, the
funding that Sentinels of Freedom provides, help bridge the gap between when they are
discharged and actual receipt of VA compensation. This allows the Sentinel to focus on
school and their future goals vs. how they’ll pay their bills.
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Mission
The mission of Sentinels of Freedom is to provide life-changing opportunities for men and
women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have suffered severe, permanent injuries post 9/11
- primarily in Iraq or Afghanistan. These warriors greatly benefit from the care and loving
support of grateful communities willing to assist them as they set out to achieve their goals
and dreams.
Unlike any other time in our U.S. history, many more severely wounded service members
are returning home to face the extreme challenges associated with putting their lives
back together. Once these severely wounded Veterans are released from hospitals and
rehabilitation centers, they face major issues such as relocation, housing, continuation of
their education, employment/career planning, and, in most cases, continued medical care
and rehabilitation. All Veterans face difficulties assimilating back into civilian life, but for
the severely wounded Veteran these hurdles are much higher.
Program
Our
Program
Our program has remained the same since Sentinels of Freedom started in 2003 to assist
Jake Brown, the first Sentinel in our program. It is through our comprehensive tenets
that we are able to provide the Veteran with the services that will help lead to their success
as they graduate from our program. Sentinels of Freedom provides the Veteran with the
resources and support they require to lead an active, engaged and successful life as they
recover from the physical and emotional impact of their injuries.
Education: Veterans in our program are required to continue their formal education in line
with their capabilities and goals. In most cases, the Veteran begins school shortly after
arriving in our program. This is intended to be a fulltime effort. We know that the job
market is very competitive and even though these Veterans have served our country, there
are no special circumstances given. A business needs to hire the “best person” for the job.
It is for this reason we at Sentinels of Freedom believe that post-secondary education will be
a critical part of their success.
1. Mentorship/Guidance: Each Veteran is surrounded by a team of volunteers who
fulfill many roles including working with the Veteran to ensure that all paperwork
and benefits owed to them has been, and continues to be, taken care of. They also
act as their advocate, ensure they have the resources needed during school and
assist with securing employment when the Veteran is ready. The team assists the
Veteran in regaining their health and connects them with mentors, colleagues and
friends who will be there for them long after they have left our program.
2. Housing Assistance: Veterans in our program come to us unemployed and seriously
disabled, many with special needs and very little income-earning potential. Without
our assistance, they may face lives of poverty and dependence and a very real
potential risk of homelessness. We subsidize their housing costs while they are in
the program to enable them to focus on rebuilding their lives.
3. Job Training and Retention: Once in our program, and depending on the Veteran’s
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capability, at some point we work with the Veteran to secure employment/training
opportunities. This is done on a part-time basis with the goal in mind of eventual
full-time career employment.
Veterans in Our Program
As of June 2012 we have now served over 120 Veterans (currently in our program or
graduated). We are able to accomplish this goal through the local teams that rally around
to support the Veterans in our program over a 4-year period of time. The teams come in
different sizes. Sometimes it’s one or two mentors, and other times its 5 – 10 people. We
are always looking to set up new teams so that we can provide the Veterans in our program
with as many different options as we can when it comes to locations.
How to Get Involved
1. Financial Support. There are many different options when you choose to support
Sentinels of Freedom with a financial contribution. Here are some of the ways
that you can support us. Visit our website for more detailed information at www.
sentinelsoffreedom.org
a. Financial donation
b. Matching funds from your employer
c. Gifts of Stocks or Bonds (contact [email protected]
for delivery instructions)
d. Gifts of Real Estate
e. Gift of Retirement Assets
f. Bequests (contact [email protected] for wording)
2. Become a mentor and/or set up a team in your area. We are always looking to set
up new teams across the U.S. If you know of someone who might be interested,
have them contact us and we can provide them with an overview and training.
3. Assist with opening doors to corporations/companies regarding financial support.
4. Volunteer at the office (2678 Bishop Drive, Suite 105, San Ramon, CA). We
always need assistance completing thank you letters and sending out requests to
corporations whom we wish to target for financial support.
5. Committee and volunteers are needed for our fundraising events. We have two
fundraisers: a golf tournament and a bike ride. We are always looking for volunteers
who can roll up their sleeves and assist with the organization and solicitation of
sponsorships and donation items for both events.
Community
Teams
and
How
to Get
Involved
“We are the silent ranks, the families of our active, reserve and guard members.
It is our quiet privilege to stand alongside all those who serve, and knowing
full well the risk, to raise our families to understand the calling that our loved
ones have committed their lives to. We love you, we are grateful for your willing
ransom, and we are proud to pay tribute to you on this day and every day.”
– Lori Volkman, Navy Spouse and Military Brat
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A Veteran’s Corner at San Francisco State University
Sentinels of Freedom, PG&E and San Francisco State University joined forces in 2012
to create a “VETS Corner” at the San Francisco State University. The “VETS Corner”
provides a dedicated location for Veterans to socialize, exchange and build upon ideas,
study, and a place where incoming Veterans can make the transition to civilian life. The
new addition to the San Francisco State University was opened on November 9, 2012.
The number of veterans registered with UCSF was 572 for the 2012 Fall Academic
year. Most, if not all, of these Veterans will never “raise their hand” and say that they
have a TBI or PTSD; however there are many Veterans who have these unseen wounds
at ever y University. It’s one of the reasons the “VETS Corner” is so important at any
University. We, at Sentinels of Freedom, are reaching these students by partnering with
Universities and Colleges as we grow this program. Sentinels of Freedom can continue
our mission to ser ve those who are severely wounded but never identify themselves.
The number of dependents of disabled Veterans that UCSF ser ved in the 2012 Fall
Academic year was 449. As word of the “VETS Corner” spreads the number of Veterans
utilizing this facility continues to grow. The Veterans within UCSF and specifically
those who utilize the VETS Corner were ver y active in the 2012/2013 school calendar
year.
Listed are just a few of their accomplishments:
1. Conducted a Toys for Tots Drive : over 100 toys collected
2. Conducted a First Aid Trauma workshop: over 30 people
attended
3. Held a Career and Community Event with recruiters from
AT&T, Chase Bank, Cisco and many other corporations: over 80
attendees
4. Connected disabled Veterans with internships at TIVO,
WEBCOR and Robert Half
As you read all that these students have accomplished, it’s clear that they never stop
ser ving their countr y and the communities where they reside. These Veterans are an
investment and we will continue our partnership with SFSU and PG&E.
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Sentinel Profiles
Enrique Pineda – Graduated from Sentinels of Freedom
There are no words to describe the utmost respect and gratitude our family has for
the Sentinels of Freedom program. Since I became disabled my greatest fear was not
being able to provide for my wife and child. And one of the greatest comforts that the
program has gave to me, was knowing that my family was going to be taken care of.
With this I was able to get better and get the help that I needed emotionally, physically
and financially. For me dealing with my terrible circumstances on a daily
bases, the program gave me
that extra push to achieve
my goals and not give up.
Without the guidance and
support, I strongly believe I
would probably be without the
people I love most and a lost
soul.
Enrique
Pineda
I would like to thank first of all
Mr. Conklin for establishing
this outstanding program. We
also want to thank the Board
of Directors and all the men
and woman who make this
program possible and to the
ones who have contributed as well. They all have given us a second chance in life and
are keeping families together.
Brian Vargas – Full Scholarship
Well, over the year the Sentinels of Freedom has opened the door to opportunities for
me and my family; opportunities that I did not
have before. When I started with the Sentinels
of Freedom I was introduced to my current
Rotar y Club, and I have become a ver y active
member. I will be on the board as Sgt. at Arms
for this upcoming Rotar y year. I feel that being
a Sentinel has put me in the position to be a
significant member of my community, and I hope
to impact other lives the way the Sentinels of
Freedom had impacted mine and my family. I
honestly see the foundation , the program, has
put my family in a strong place to become the
best at anything we set our eyes on. Lastly,
having the Sentinels in my life financially, and
as a support/mentor organization has eased
my personal stress levels. Allowing me to focus
myself on my school work, the evidence is
showing in my grades.
Brian
Vargas
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John Schumacher – Full Scholarship
John
Schumacher
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In the six years that I had the honor to ser ve my countr y, I learned what it feels like to
stand up for what is right and what I believe in. I had the privilege to ser ve with the
bravest men and women, who like me, raised their right hands and volunteered their
lives for the sake of freedom. The sense of pride I get when someone shakes my hand
and thanks me for my ser vice is one of the best and most humbling feelings anyone
can experience. When people ask me what it is like to lose a leg, I know that they are
expecting to hear about the struggle, the pain, and the sadness that is inherent in such
an event. But for me, the pain and loss is minor compared to the pride I feel with ever y
step I take and the joy I get from waking up ever yday and realizing that life is truly
good.
While many doors have closed since I lost my right leg, I know that even more have
opened. One of the most integral moments I had at Walter Reed Army Medical Center,
was when I met Mike Conklin and Marty Kaplan. I remember they shook my hand,
looked me in the eye, and reminded me that my hard work, determination, and courage
were not lost on the battlefield. They told me that they would challenge me, assist me,
and above all else that they would always have my back. The promise that the Sentinels
of Freedom made to me has grown into a bond. The time, resources, and energy that
they have dedicated to my growth have helped me to become the man I want to be. The
Sentinels have truly changed my life, from laying in a hospital bed feeling sorr y for
myself, to achieving my goals and dreams. They have assisted me with getting accepted
into Georgetown University’s business school, ser ved as my mentors, and above all else
have inspired me to continue to have that sense of pride in myself and in my countr y.
I am just one of many veterans whose ser vice to their countr y did not end when
they were injured. For me, I know that I would not be where I am today without the
commitment, ser vice, and dedication of the Sentinels of Freedom. My life almost ended
on May 28th, 2009, and I am glad it didn’t, because I have a lot of work left to do.
Zachary McDonald – Full Scholarship
Sentinels of Freedom provides me with resources which enable me to focus on my
studies with the singular focus they deser ve. Through the professional contacts and
expertise provided by the program, I am simultaneously able to establish a network
and an investment portfolio which will ser ve me throughout life while pursuing
my educational goals. The Army developed me as a man and professional soldier,
school offers me the opportunity to obtain a necessar y
educational certification, and, in addition to the other,
more tangible benefits, Sentinels of Freedom helps me to
acquire knowledge of domains traditionally found in the
private sector, such as finance and investing. My intention
is to return to national security work, most likely with
the government, and having this exposure to disparate
professional fields is invaluable in today’s world, where the
factors influencing statecraft and strategy are no longer the
near exclusive prerogatives of the state. On a personal level,
this also allows me to take advantage of opportunities in a
greater number of fields to further enrich my life.
Zachary
McDonald
Sam Schoenheit – Full Scholarship
The Sentinel program has been tremendous blessing for me. Without the program I
would not be in the fantastic college that I attend. I would not have been able to afford
having a mortgage and renting an apartment at the same time. I would certainly not
have the connections that I do, and the help that those connections can provide.
When I first met Mr. Conklin in person it was for inter view to get into the Sentinels
of Freedom in Washington D.C. He had a commanding presence, and a soft manner,
and then he explained the program. After I had learned that I was accepted, it was a
big relief to me. He asked me what I wanted to do with my life, to which I replied, be a
high school histor y teacher. Then Mr. Conklin recommended some colleges to me, and
we went from there. Once I had picked the school out, we then met with the team that
would be looking out for me. The team has been a reliable resource, providing me with
necessar y help when I need it. If I have any questions about anything, I know that I can
reach out to someone on the team.
Another thing about the Sentinel program is
that I can focus on school and not finances. I pay
all my bills on time anyway, but it is ver y nice
to have some breathing room. I have worked
extremely hard to stay out of the red, and I
have some money saved up, but slowly and
surely I would go into dept. I still have a house
elsewhere and do not think that I could handle
a mortgage and rent by myself without getting
a job while in school. The program allows me
to solely focus on getting a good education,
so I can start contributing back to society. I
am unbelievably grateful to be a part of the
Sentinels of Freedom program.
Sam
Schoenheit
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SENTINELS OF FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
2012 ANNUAL FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation
Fiscal Year 2012 Expenses
Fundraising
9.9% $135,862
Administration
11.6% $159,270
Sentinels Housing 38.0%
$520,816
Program Delivery 18.1%
$248,116
Sentinels Vehicles 4.5%
$61,537
Sentinels Tuition/Other
Support 12.7% $173,273
Fiscal
Year
2012
Expenses
INCOME
Contributions Contributed Services
Fundraising and
Event Income
Investment Return
Total Income
$1,605,804
$54,763
$173,481
$19,969
$1,802,017
EXPENSES
Program
Sentinels Rents
and Mortgages
$520,816
Sentinels Vehicles
$61,537
Sentinels Furnishings
$70,398
Sentinels Other Support
$173,273
Program Delivery
$248,116
Administration
$159,270
Fundraising$135,862
Total Expenses
$1,369,272
NET INCOME
$432,745
Sentinels Furnishings
5.1% $70,398
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
ASSETS
Current Assets
Investments
$2,811,581
Cash and Cash Equivalents $1,063,402
Other Current Assets
$235
Other Assets
$119,203
Total Assets
$3,994,421
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
Payroll Payable
Credit Card Payable
Projected Funding for
Scholarship Recipients
Total Liabilities
NET ASSETS
Unrestricted Net Assets
Temporarily Restricted
Net Assets
Total Net Assets
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
NET ASSETS
$5,696
$3,197
$2,845
$2,030,401[1]
$2,042,139
$1,673,642
$278,640
$1,952,282
$3,994,421
1 Off-books calculation of expected future funding required to support currently approved Sentinels of Freedom
Scholarship Recipients. (See Note)
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Note: A projection of funds required to meet obligations to currently approved Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship
Recipients was added in order to provide a realistic view of current liabilities and obligations as viewed by the
Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors (see Footnote 1). As such, this document does
not conform strictly to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. For a strict generally accepted accounting principles view of the Sentinels of Freedom 2011 financial performance and end of year financial position, download the
organization’s IRS Form 990 (Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) and Audited Financial Statements
from our web site (http://www.sentinelsoffreedom.org).
Thank you to our donors in 2012.
It is through your support that we continue to carry on with
the mission of serving the severely wounded Veteran.
$100,000 and above
Naval Postgraduate School
Foundation
Wounded Warrior Project
$20,000 - $99,999
Asurion
California Contractors Alliance
Corporation
Dean Lesher Foundation
Diablo Valley Veterans Foundation
Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation
Horejsi Charitable Foundation,
Inc.
Longever, Joe & Mercedez
Newman’s Own Foundation
North American Rescue,
LLC
Oliphant, Judy
PG&E Corporation
Reese, David & Weezie
Silicon Valley Community
Foundation Total
Vilkema, Gayle
$10,000 - $19,999
American Airlines
Barrington Area Community
Found
Carl’s Jr./Star Franchise
Association
Diehl Family Charitable Fund
Total
Disabled American Veterans
Ditmore, Bob & Barbara
General Dynamics
Intevac Inc.
iostudio
Kavner, Bob & Allyson
Khosravi, Fred
KT Consulting
Lambert, Brent Woodruff
MacNaughton Family Foundation
McKaco Charitable Foundation
Military Systems Group
Montgomery, John
Omnicare
Pace, Pete & Lynne
Reese, David & Weezie
Sanford, Bob & Laraine
Sentinels of Freedom Western PA
Thompson, Lisa
Triolo, Don & Gayle
Walsh, Peter E.
Watson, Steve and Jan
Zander, Ed & Mona
$5,000 - $9,999
Alamo Capital
Black, Robert & Pamela
Blackhawk Country Club
Daniels, Charles & Hazel
Diablo Charity Foundation
GFWC - Dublin/San Ramon
Griffith, Rich & Nancy
Lipscomb University
Prescott, Joann & Thomas
Raphel, Joseph & Susan
Safeway Foundation
Schwab Charitable Fund
TJX Foundation, Inc.
Vernon Hills Police Department
Vest Advertising
Walmart
$1,000 - $4,999
1515 Golf Tournament
A&L CPA Group
Air Force Officers Wives Club of
Washington
Alameda Lodge
Alexander, Jonathan & Julie
Anozira
Arthur D. & Beverly Bridges
Foundation
Banmiller, Jennifer
Belluardo, John
Bilich, Anthony & Angela
Bloch, Chuck
Bosetti, Danielle
Bowen, Eric
Bruno, Salvatore Thomas
Brunso, Michael
C.S.E.A. Chapter #43 Mt. Diablo
CCAR Helping Hands
Chevron Humankind Matching
Combined Federal Campaign
(CFC)
Compass Product Design
Cressman, Skip
Darrell Waltrip Automotive Group
Dzoan, Thae & Tammy
Employee Charity Organization
(ECHO)
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Fogarty, Chris
Fouce, Martha
Fox, Robert Brian
Gessow, A. Jody
GFWC Mount Diablo District
Give Something Back
Glover, Gary & Robin
Going, John & Billie
Greene, Rockwell Nathan
Groupon
Halby Marketing
Hanrahan, James
Harris, Steven & Eleanor
Horton, Lydia
Jacquay, Parke & Monica
Johnston, John
Jordan, Lew
Kaplan, Marty
Lamorinda Republican Women
Federated
Lawless, Tom
Lawrence Livermore National
Laboratory
Mackler, Shane
McDonald’s Corporation
McLaughlin, Patrick
Merrigan, Kevin
Meylan, Emile & Lisette
Moon, Tiffany
National Christian Foundation
Nelson, Steven & Eileen
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Patscot, Steve
Pennell, Nancy
Persson, David & Alissa
Porsche Club of America
Robert Half International Inc.
Ross, Randolph
Rossmoor Rotary Foundation
Rotary Club of Danville/
Sycamore Valley C
Rotary Club of Dougherty Valley
Schwab, Teddy & Bruce
Stevens, J. R.
Stratmeyer Racing
Strazza, Kent & Dana
Sunset Development Company
Swinerton Foundation
TC Porter
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
Tiernan, Bob & Marilyn
Tootsie’s Entertainment, LLC
Trahern, Sarah
Waitrovich, David
Wells Fargo Community Support
Campaign
William Morris Endeavor
Entertainment
Wolfowitz, Paul
Donors
$500 - $999
Anderson, Nils
Barry & Milligan Group, The
Beaudet, Martin & Sharon
Blue Star Moms, Inc.
Bountix, Linda
Cainey, Ryan
Cook, Brian
Correct Care Solutions
Daggett, Thomas
Davis, Bradley & Carol
Dodson, Patrick
Dominguez, Damian
Drescher, James
Ehni, Mark
Ensign, Alan
Friends of Daron Hall
Fritschle, Gail
Gibbons, David & Kathleen
Hall, Eddie
Hamilton, Stuart
Haston, Terry & Anne
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Donors
12
Hoelsken, Bill & Marilyn
Holmes, Jeffrey & Rhonda
Kirk, Oris
L. P. Moore Rental
Letendre, Autumn
Leven, Andrew
Levy, Farahat
Lynch, Dianne
Magee, Jed
Malia, Thomas & Mary
Matijevich, Pete & Carole
McNamara, Ben
Meneze, Kevin
Methodist Mens Breakfast Group
Orinda Woman’s Club
Pacific Rim Recycling
Pagnillo, Richard
Petersen, Jack
Prickett, Norman & Sherry
Pyburn, Tasia
Rippitoe, Joe
Rotary Club of Lafayette
Sales, Amy
Shibles, Richard
Skrel, Gary
Smith, Daniel & Jill
Stephens, Suzanne
Stompro MD, Brett E.
Stuart, Robert
Studwell, Craig
Tadlock, Brad & Alyssa
United Way
Van Wyckhouse, John
Vo, Nghia
Waring, Gary
Weathers, Matt
Weider, Philip
Williams, Jody
Zirilli, D Victor
$250 - $499
Ackley, Brian & Peggy
All Industrial Electric Supply
Anderson, Nils E
Balch, Timothy & Linda
Batts, Charles
Bay Area CFC
Brown, Troy
Caporaso, George & Josephine
Cieslak, Randall
Cunningham, Gerald & Joanne
David White & Associates
Docili, Robert Arthur
Doolittle, William & Nancy
Ellingsen-Eason, Sharon K.
Erangelista, Michael
Fanger, Gwen
Giddens, Carol
Gieg, Chad
Giller, Gary
Green, Mark
Hartman, Edward & Marolyn
Houser, John
J. Kendall & Tamera Anderson
Johnson, Virginia
Johnson, Bruce
Kendrick, Joe
Landon, Geoff
Lange, Doug
Leaver, Walt
Long, Jacynda
Long, Joseph
Marshall, Gregory
Medina, Joe
Mena, Carlos
Ninekirk, David
Notre Dame College Prep
Olson, Mike
Oppio, Barbara
Patterson, John & Barbara
Ramos, Adrienne
Raynor, William & Francis
RE/MAX INTEGRITY
Schnoebelen, Cloud
Shadow Creek, HOA
Sigler, Rob
Sloan, Gary & Barbara Komas
Stallings, Cheryl C.
Stevens, Jerry
Stull, PM
Su, Joy
Tamma, Leela
The Covello Group
Timmon’s Foundation
Trahem, Sarah
Truebridge, Chris
VFW Ambrose D. Regalia Post
6298
Vilas, Lise A
Wied, John
YES For Walnut Creek
$1 - $249
A Soldier’s Child, Inc.
Abdullah, Hanan Wala
Achelis, Tracy
Adcock, Paul
Alejandrino, Imelda
Alejandrino, Paul
Alexander, Robert T
All American Merchant Financial
Services
Allen, Rogan
Alves, Ronald J
Amarone LLC
America’s Charities
Anastasio, Shannon
Anderson, Janine
Anderson, Phillip & Candace
Andino, Al
Anthony, John
Arias, Christopher & Kaye
Arnold, Gary & Barbara
Artale, Christina Pauline
Ascot Staffing
Auen, Jolene
Augustson, Jason
Avanzino, Kathy
Bachelor, Eric & Christine
Bacon RN, Robert Thomas
Badia, James L
Baker, Alvin B
Ballock, Mark
Banmiller, Brian
Barber, Kelty
Barchas, Karen
Barreto, Albert
Barreto, Jane
Barto, Howard
Bartolero, Becky
Bartolone, Mark
Bartolone, Rebecca
Batiste, Scott
Bazinett, Bill
Beasley Insurance Services
Beasley, Patrick
Beck, Bobbie
Beck, Glen
Begehr, Adolf & Lore
Begun, Jay
Belger, Kurt & Angela
Benatar, Robert & Linda
Bennett, Darlene
Bennett, Nathan
Benper, Tim
Bentkowski, Matthew
Berke, Gordon & Elinor
Beronio, John
Bertha, Brian & Rachel
Birky, Cameron
Black, Jeff & Melanie
Blackwood, Jason
Blackwood, Ro
Blakeney, Nicole
Blommer-O’Malley, Thomas
Bodisco, Andrew M
Boehrer, Michael
Boettcher, Dennie
Bogart, Leonard & Marilyn
Bolen, Robert
Booty, Kevin & Joan
Bothwell, Jim & Laurie
Braden, Jim & Ann
Brady, Lynn
Brandt, Gene
Brasesco, Karen
Brasiel, Robert
Brazelton, Janet
Brignolo, Don
Britt, Liane
Broderick, Joseph
Broderson, Marvin & Jon Lyn
Brott, Gregory
Brown, Jacob Michael
Brown, Susan L
Broz, Catherine R.V.
Broz, Christine
Broz, Franz
Broz, James J.
Broz, Lawrence
Broz, Miranda
Bruner, Cheryl
Bryden, Karen & Mark
Bryski, James & Kathleen
Buich, Steve & Clarita
Burger, Kenneth
Burnett, Cindy
Burrill, Thomas
Bushnell, Allan
Butterworth, Lillian
Byas, John
Calderon, Ana
Calef II, Marshall Murl
Calendar, Richard
Callahan, Michael
Cameron, Robert
Canale, Joseph
Canessa, Louis
Carathimas, George
Carlson, Margaret
Carlson, Steve
Castelar, Mel
Cate, Arthur B.
Cattolica, Janice
CCP
Cernigoj, Alan & Jean
Chang, Leo Liang Hwa
Checchi, Michael R
Checchi, Milton
Chester, Margaret A
Chestnut, Bill
Childe, Edward & Shirlee
Chisum, Bill
Christensen, David & Carol
Christensen, David & Mary
Christensen, Scott
Christiansen, Steven
Christiansen, Connie
Cieslak, Randall & Megan
Clark, Scott & Kelli
Clarkson, Bill
Claveran, David
Clifford, Roger & Cynthia
Closky, Mike
Co, Rosemary
Coddington, Stephen
Collins, Louise
Collins, Richard
Colon, James
Constas, George
Constas, George & Kim
Contois, Mary
Converse, Robin
Cook, Glenn R
Cooper , Kate
Copeland, Michael
Corbett, Lisa
Cordova, Cathleen
Corlew, David
Corman, Bob
Corman, Robert
Costello, John
Cox, Marilyn
Crist, Jacqueline
Crowley, Ben
Cub Scout Pack 626
D’Amico, Diane
D’Amico, John
D’Angelo, Thomas & Madonna
Davidson, Edward
DB Capital Investments, Inc.
De Venuta, Marty
DeCesare, Hilary
DeCosta, Bob
DeCosta, Mary Ann
Del Rio, Manny
Dennehy, Kathleen
Denning, Seth
Dennis, Janet
Desautels, Bob
Detine, Ana Maria
DeWitt, Andria
Diaz, Patti
DiNicolantonio, Jim
Disbrow, Lisa
Divelbliss, David & Michelle
Dixon Golf
Djuric, Stevan
Dole, Richard
Donnelly, Rae Ann
Donohue, Dan
Doty, James & Susan
Doyle, Thomas & Patricia
Driggs, Dorn C
Driggs, Patricia Maile
Ducat, Carl R
Dudley, Scott
Dudum, George
Duffy, James
Duhame, Ron & Gail
Duncan, Edward & Jane
Duncan, Joseph
Durbin, Cindy
Durbin, Debra J
Durbin, Tim
Dye, Jennifer
Eadara, Leea
Earl, John & Taressa
Earl, Robert & Myra
Earnshaw, Elizabeth
East Contra Costa Republican
Women Federation
Eaton, Rob and Jen
Eddy, John
Edwards, John Fowler
Egan, Donald & Jean
Ekberg, Gregg
Elliott, John
Elliott, Ray & Ann
Ellis, Jason
Egan, John
Eorio, Jeff
Epstein, Kira
Erbert, John
Euing, Elsie
Euing, Susan
Evangelista, Will
Evans, Dan
Evans, Kenneth
Everitt, Kristy
Fairbairn, Douglas G
Fairfield, Ted & Gail
Fanger, Lynn
Fanger, Henry
Faria, Roberta G
Farley, Staci
Farmer, Dana
Farrell, Robert
Feinstein, Bruce
Ferber, Adam S.
First AME Church of Alexandria
Fisher, Chad
Flacks, Martin & Cynthia
Flanzbaum, Janice
Foley, Alice
Fontana, Corrado
Foster, Joe
Fox, Charles & Kathlyn
Freeman, Mike
Friend, William
Fritz, Donna
Gadicharla, Balaji
Galindo, Edin A
Gallagher William & Mary
Ganschow, Kevin & Wendi
Gantla, Raj
Gerds, Janet Matheson
Gersky, Robert
Gester, Candi
Gester, Ralf
Giannini, Ron & Linda
Gilfether, Diane
Gilson, Leigh Ann
Gintjee, Ben & Patti
Giroux, Jack
Glaser, Patty A
Glenn, David
Glueck, Bill & Bernice
Goddard, Ralph
Goddard, Susan
Gonsalves, Gregory & Patricia
Gonzales, Phillip & Darla
Gordon, Melissa
Gorski, Raymond & Irene
Gorzynkski, Edward
Graham, Sean
Grantz, Deborah A
Gray, Shane
Greer, Cheri E
Gregg, Henry & Carolyn
Grier, Bob
Grier, Linda B
Groark, Jim
Groff, Rick
Grogan, William & Kathleen
Guilfoile, Shari
Hafner, Ben
Hagans, Christopher
Hagen, Allysen
Hale, Michael
Hales, Robert
Hales, Robert Chad
Hall, Charles
Hamm, Jennifer
Hancock, Sam
Hanumiahgari, Venkata
Chalapathi R
Hardin, Pete & Kim
Harding, David CR
Harper, Ann
Harris, Daniel James
Harris, Jack & Aimee
Haselden, Ritch
Hastings, Jeanette
Hastings, John & Gerry
Hatfield, Dale
Hauck, K. & R.
Haveles, Nathan B
Healey, Holly
Heatherington, Beverley
Helbig, Vicki & Paul
Heller, John
Hennighausen, Zachariah B
Hepner, Brian
Herman, Neal
Herold, Stephanie
Hicks, Darren
Hightow, Dennis & Pam
Hill, Dwayne
Hince, Tracy E
HNH Berries, Inc.
Ho, Jennifer
Hoeber, Christopher F
Hoedt, Steve and Lisa
Holland, Joe
Hollis, Angela
Holls, Rob & Elana
Holmes, Barb
Home, Douglas
Hong, Kenneth
Honorable Lynne & Bob Leach
Hook, Marianne
Hopkins, Stephanie
Hora, Bob
Hovey, Marsha
Hovey, Susie
Hudson, J.A.
Hughes, Mark R
Hughson, Joan
Hunter, Carole
Huseby, Gordon
Ibsen, Mitch
Ignaffo, Tricia Martin
Ingriselli, Frank
Jackson, Leigh
Jakosa, Brianna
Jeffre Jarvis, DDS
Jensen Robert & Joyce
Jerabek, Dan
Johnson, Meghan
Johnson, Nathan
Johnson, Rusell & Maria
Jordeson, Linda and John
Judy Porter & Gary Cromer
Kaiser, Angela
Kalin, Alan
Kaminsky, Loran & Pamela
Kanazawa, Michael & Lisa
Kancherla, Atchuta R
Karaiyan, Tiffany
Karlson, Kyle N
Kasparian, Roxann
Kaufmann, Paul & Joan
Kawabe, Miles R
Kawamura, Jeremy
Kearney, Brian
Kearney, Thomas & Joy
Kehrig, Danielle Marie
Keihl, Jeff H
Kelly, David
Kemps, Jerry Don
Kibler, Daniel
Kinch, Ron & Joyce
Kinsman, Gary & Lynda
Klauber, James
Knockaert, Fely Jennie
Knox, Amy
Know, William
Korell, Mark
Kovacovich, Robert & Lois
Kralik, Linda H
Kranhold, Lester & Dorothy
Krasilnikoff, Carol
Krouscup, Susan
Lambert, Molly
Landsberg, Neil C.
Lang, James & Karen
Lapadula, Susan
Lasell, Robin
LaTorraca, Gerry
Latronica, Victor
Lawton, Rick
Lyall, Samuel
Legion of Valor of the United
States Of America
Leo, Susan Jane
Lennox, Andrew
Lesperance, Steve M
Lewis, Jeanette
Lillig, George M
Lillig, Tracy
Lindholm, Susan
Lippmann, Joy
Lipshin, Irene
Logan, Kelsey J.
Logan, Mike
Lorenzi, Jan
Louden, Jim
Low, Richard
Lowe, Ron
Ludwig, Mike
Lyall, Samuel & Vi
M. Taylor & Amy Jackson
Maas, Thomas & Susan
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Donors
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Mabie, Charles & Anneliese
MacGuidwin, Mark & Mary
Macias, Michael
Mack, Maureen
Macy’s
Macy’s Foundation
Maddalon, Glenn
Madden, Terry
Madineni, Satish
Madison County Realty
Maenza, Jama J
Maher, Michael & Karen
Main, Jeff & Kathy
Maki, Patricia
Malone, Terri L
Maltbie, James
Mamidi, Venakata Narasimha
Reddy
Mankus, James A
Manthei, Corina
Manzer, Paul
Marek, Karl
Maris-Weissburg, Kelly A.
Markowitz, John M
Marotta, Judi
Martin, Gail
Martin, Roger J
Martine, Gordon
Martins Foundation, Donna &
Edward
Mason, Emilie
Masson, Eric
Masukawa, Randy & Rosalinde
Mather, Steven & Kristen
Matkins, Doug
Matkins, Terez
Maxey, Lee C
Mazaika, Steve
Mazzocco, Mark
McCarthy, Mark
McClung, David A.
McConnen, Kevin J
McCormick, Donald & Jacqueline
McCormick, Robert
McCosker, David
McCracken, Randy
McCrary, Elena M Sotelo
McCrary, Russell
McDonald, Cheryl
McDonald, Katie
McDowell, Kathleen & Milan
McKnight, Danny R. (Col) Ret
McLaren, Mark
McLean, Susan
McMillan, Edward & Patricia
McNabb, Larry
Meadows, David
Mehta, Sahil
Meier, Joy L
Merner, Scott
Metzger, Brenda
Metzger, Michael
Michaelis, Leonard
Michaud, Elizabeth
Mick, Steve
Microsoft Matching Gift Program
Mikulich, Joe
Miller, Gene
Miller, Liz
Mini, Christine
Mini, Jeff P
Mitschkowetz, Nikola
Mobley, Anne
Moglia, Thomas
Molinari, Sandra
Moncada, Jeanne
Montante, Gary & Claudia
Monte, Monika
Montevago, Marsha
Moore, Clark
Moore, Denise
Moore, Mike
Morales, Juan & Christine
Moreland, Dwight C
Morgan, Cathryn
Mortimer-Milke, Susan
Nosal, David & Sally
Moss, Morrell
Moston, William B
Mounce, Richard
Muehlhauser, Gr & Rl
Munson, Margaret
Murray, Carol
Myles, Charles
Nagle, Kevin & Barbara
Nagle, Fred
Narum, Jeffrey & Katherine
Neal, Barry & Mary
Neilson, Avelina A
Nelson, David & Dana
Nestor, Michael
Newell, Vince & tracy
Nguyen, Megan
Nielson, Carl
Nieto, Kimberlee
Nolan, Thomas & Nancy
Nord, Kevin & Cheryl
Nordyke, Anne
Nosal David & Sally
Noske, Paul
Novak, David & Mary
Nowicki, Jerry
Nuzzi, Andy
O’Brien, Ed & Nancy
Obrien, Michael
Olla, Joe M
Olynger, Bob
O’Malley, Thomas
ONeal, Laura
Operation Veterans
Oppermann, Donald & Jane
O’Reilly, Paul
Orsburn, Brad
Osborn, Sandra R
Ostenberg, Robert
Our Lady of the Valley
Pachan, Joe
Palmer, Deborah
Paracka, William
Parente, Arthur & Leslie
Parks, Douglas
Parr, Scott
Parrish, Edwin
Paulik, Michael & Diane
Paulo, Lisa
Perry, Sean
Peterson, Belinda H
Petterson, Dean K
Pham, Hieu
Phillips, Camille S
Phillips, Jennie
Phillips, John E
Pioneer Registration Servies, LLC
Pitassi, Sam
Pollock, John
Pomerantz, Aaron
Porfirio, Nancy
Porter Construction
Portillo, Sam & Terry
Pounda
Powell, Kelly & Nella
Powell, Mary Beth
Powers, Carin
Powers, Cindy
Powers, Luke M
Powers, Timothy
Prideaux, Gary
Purvis, John
Quarry, Rachelle
Quinn, Robert
Quintanilla, Daniel
Quintanilla, Ray
Rago, Barbara
Raisbeck, Peter
Ransone-Fong, Lynn
Rappel (St. Mary’s Maria Goretti
Circle)
Rasinya, Dean & Helen
Ravin Jerry
Reeves, Marlene
Regalado, Edward
Reidy, Martin
Reinhard, Allan & Susan
Replogle, Eric & Robin
Reporter, Cyrus & Cynthia
Reyes, Lally
Reynolds, Barry
Rice, David
Richardson, Blake
Richmond, John
Ricupito, Loretta
Riordan, Ray & Elise
Riley, Matt
RisnerStone, Eloise
Rivard, Ken
Roach, Lynne
Roberts, Valerie
Robbins, Jon
Robinson, Myles & Elinor
Rodes, Don
Rogers, Jack
Ronan, Anne M
Rose, Tim
Rosen, Rochelle
Rosenwald, Victoria
Runyon, Toni
Ruthruff, Brian
Ryan, Francis & Margaret
Ryan, Judy
Sabella, Lucien
Sablan, Eugene
Salo, Ralph
Samson, Glenn S
San Ramon Observer
Sanda, John and Kristine
Sanders, Janna
Santucci, Tony
Sarmiento, Christopher
Satariano, Mark A
Saunders, Craig & Kathy
Schallau, Barbara
Schallau, James & Marjorie
Schmdit, Donna
Schmitz, Gary & Wendy
Scholz, Karen
Scholz, Robert
Schultz, Ron
Schwertifeger, Jeremy & Sara
Schwieso, Shelly
Scott Ferreira & Heather
Anderson
Scott, Grant & Katherine
Sederberg, James W
Sefton Family Trust
Seipel, Adam
Seipel, Mike
Selvaraj, Kumaraswamy
Sequeira, Gerald D
Sexauer, Roland & Pat
Sheuerman, David
Shimamoto, Kevin
Shipley, Dean
Shoneff, Monica
Shriver, Michael A
Silva, George & Lorraine
Silverberg, Manny
Simins, Justin A.
Simins, Kathleen and Barbara
Simins, Nancy
Simins, Sarah
Simmons, Jamie D
Simon, Michael & Cindy
Skinner, Matt
Skitarelic, Maryann
Smith, Brian & Kimberly
Smith, Bruce
Smith, Catheerine
Smith, Glenda L
Smith, Jennifer & Paul
Smith, Rod
Sokoloff, Howard
Solig, Pamela
Solstice, Sharon
Sotelo, Paul
Southwick, Ken W
Speck, Kyle
Spisak, Bob
Sponseller, Gary & Patricia
Sreerangapalle, Sudheer
Stage, Richard & Betty
Stalcup, Linda L
Stalcup, Michel W
Stange, Miriam
Statley, Dale & Carol
Steckbeck, Daniel M
Steckhahn, Peter C
Steele, Douglas & Jean
Stegge, Bradford & Sherri
Stephanie Herold
Steppe, Carol
Stercks, Andrew Joseph
Stevens, Barbara & Jim
Stevenson, William A
Stinson, Susan M
Stockbridge, Dale
Stone, Shirley
Stonelake, Harry & Danielle
Stubbs, William
Stube, Kevin
Stumpf, Thomas & Myra
Sugidono, Lori A.
Summers, Sharon
T.A.S.S.C.C.
Talbot, Christine
Tao, Jinee
Taylor, Kevin
Tekelidis, Nicky
Tello, Molly
Temple, Kenneth & Janet
Terry, James
Thomas, Keith
Tice, David
Tom, Kenneth & Mary
Tomosue, Yuko
Trammell, John
Trapp, Phillip & Melody
Traviss, Patrick
Trees, Elisa
Trees, Rodney V
Trimble, Timothy
Trousdale, David
Tubbs, William
Tucker, Michael
Tuhtan, Joe S
Twomey, Dan
UCI Construction
Uffindell, Rod
Unadkat, Rajesh
Upchurch, Eric
Urban, Melanie
Van Der Haeghen, Maxine
Van Hoesen, Kim
Van Note, Eric
Van Note, Vaughn E
VandenBerghe, Mark
Vandersloot, Ryan
Vargas, Julie
Vengel, Alan A
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
4618
Villott, Jan & Michael
Vinjam, Rambabu
Voge, Kathryn Pamela
Volpe, Mark
Waal, David
Wade, Dustin & Sumer
Wali, Abdul & Shikayba
Walker, John C
Wallace, John & Ronnette
Wallace, Ronnie
Walters, Carolyn
Walters, Kevin
Walters, Paul
Ward, Dennis
Ward, Elizabeth L
Wardle, Mary
Waring, Gary
Wasak, Eugene C
Wasik, Millie
Wearden, Jeff
Weaver, Travis
Weldin, Carol
Westfall, James & Virginia
Wheaton, Chris
Whipple, Sarah
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Wiedenmann, Eric
Willer, John
Williams, Elissa
Williams, RL
Wilson, Rich
Wing, Phyllis
Winslow Research Institute
Winters, Alin
Wong, Jeffery
Wong, Karen
Wood, Rebecca
Woodburn, Michael
Wright, Mathew
Wulfekuhle, Mark & Janet
Xuan, Lisa
Yamshon, Paul R
Yanello, Ralph & Teresa
Yeakley, D. L.
Yim, Gregory & Susan
Yorgan, Diana
Young, Dan
Younklin, Leland
Zalewksi, Steve
Zaloumis, Lori
Zapata, Javier
Ziegler, John
Zimmerman, Steven
Zwas, Brenda
In Memor y Of
Barger (USMC), Sgt. Jonathan
(donation made by Emilie
Mason)
Barger (USMC), Sgt. Jonathan
(donation made by Myles &
Elinor Robinson)
Barger (USMC), Sgt. Jonathan
(donation made by Floyd &
Carolyn Gregg)
Barger (USMC), Sgt. Jonathan
(donation made by Janet Denis)
Barger (USMC), Sgt. Jonathan
(donation made by Arthur B.
Cate)
Barger (USMC), Sgt. Jonathan
(donation made by Irene
Lipshin)
Barger (USMC), Sgt. Jonathan
(donation made by Susan
Drake)
Barger (USMC), Sgt. Jonathan
(donation made by Corina
Manthei and Class)
Barger (USMC), Sgt. Jonathan
(donation made by Melissa
Gordon)
Barger (USMC), Sgt. Jonathan
(donation made by John &
Kristine Sanda)
Barger (USMC), Sgt. Jonathan
(donation made by Douglas
Parks)
Barger (USMC), Sgt. Jonathan
(donation made by Cathryn
Morgan)
Barger (USMC), Sgt. Jonathan
(donation made by Patrick
Beasley)
Barger (USMC), Sgt. Jonathan
(donation made by Maureen
Mack)
Barger (USMC), Sgt. Jonathan
(donation made by Kathryn
Pamela Voge)
Batchelor, Margie Ines Barnes
(donation made by Department
of Army Tactics)
Donnelly, Joseph (donation made
by RA Donnelly)
Duncan, Thomas (donation made
by Edward & Jane Duncan)
Euing, Richard (donation made by
Susan Euing)
Job, Ryan (donation made by Beth
Earnshaw)
Halden, Karl (donation by George
& Lorraine Silva)
Lunceford, Cliff (donation made
by Janice Cattolica)
Lunceford, Cliff (donation made
by Alan & Jean Cernigoj)
Lunceford, Cliff (donation made
by Dr. Glenn Beck DDS)
Lunceford, Cliff (donation made
by Bobbie Beck)
Lunceford, Cliff (donation made
by Joseph Canale)
Miller, Stanley J (donation made
by Pat & John Edwards)
Pearson, Mary Frances (donation
made by Richard & Margaret
Pagnillo
Yeller, Jake & John Hallett
(donation made by Kathleen
Dennehy)
In Honor Of
Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. (donation
made by Joseph B Long Jr.)
Arluck (USN, RET), CDR R.M.
(donation made by Carol
Weldin)
Blue, Lewis (donation made by
Gail Martin)
Bozik, Joey (donation made by
Brett E Stompro)
Carlson, Michael (donation made
by Paul Wolfowitz)
Conklin, Mike (donation made by
Marty De Venuta)
Donnelly, Mr. and Mrs (donation
made by Joseph B Long Jr.)
Dublin/San Ramon Women’s Club
(donation made by Roberta G.
Faria)
Halberstadt, Richard (donation
made by Joy Lippmann)
Helton, Carol (donation made by
Lynn Ransone-Fong)
Hepner, Al and Barbara (donation
made by Thomas and Madonna
D’Angelo)
Lambert, Captain Richard Warren
(donation made by Molly
Lambert)
Maher, LCPL Sean P (donation
made by Michael J. Maher)
Pagnillo, Mr & Mrs (donation
made by Christopher & Kaye
Arias)
Tarkoff, Nathan Phillip (donation
made by Jinee Tao)
Walsh, Pete (donation made by
Alice M. Foley)
Yim, SPC Gary (donation –
Anonymous)
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Thank you to the Diablo Valley Veterans Foundation for Hosting
the 5th Annual Dinner Gala and Golf Tournament and for all those
that attended the 2 day event. Over $80,000 was raised!
Sentinels of Freedom
Board of Directors
Mike Conklin, Chairman/CEO
Marty Kaplan, Secretary
Ron Lowe, Treasurer
Kent Strazza
Ambassadors
In-Kind Donations
David Perry, President Marine
Systems, Northrop Grumman
American Airlines
Tom Davis, Vice President
Strategic Planning, General
Dynamics
Paul Wolfowitz
Doug Feith
Gen. Buck Kernan, USA Ret.
Adm. Winston Copeland, USN
Ret.
Adm, Jud Scott, USN Ret.
Masood Jabbar, EVP Sun
Microsystems, Ret.
Gen. Peter Pace, USMC Ret. &
Ms. Lynne Pace
Col Alan Kalin, USA Ret.
Mayor Abram Wilson
Anthony Scarpelli USDOJ
Col Tim Raynor, USMC/
American Airlines
Capt. James Palmersheim
American Airlines
Pete Walsh
Sentinels of Freedom
Scholarship Foundation
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San Ramon, CA 94583
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