The
Mission Continues: Veterans Tribute Project
The
Mission Continues is a non-profit organization built
on the belief that our returning wounded should be
recognized not only for the sacrifices they have made,
but for everything they have left to give. The organization
awards Fellowships to empower wounded and disabled
veterans to serve in their communities. In doing so,
they send the message: "We still need you."
America owes these men and women a great deal, but
as a nation, we have much left to learn from them.
While injury may have changed the nature of their
service, their mission continues, and it is as important
as ever.
They
also believe that the best way to honor service members
who have made the ultimate sacrifice is to live their
beliefs. Citizens are encouraged to join in service
by leading a Veterans Tribute Project. In doing so,
they honor our fallen by continuing their mission
of service.
The Mission Continues Veterans Tribute honors our
fallen military men and women by empowering citizens
to complete service projects on behalf of a service
member killed in the line of duty. Through the Veterans
Tribute Projects, we can continue our military members'
mission of service here at home.
PAAC
has partnered with The Mission Continues to create
Veterans Tribute Projects throughout the next school
year in honor of First Lieutenant Nainoa Hoe:
First
Lieutenant Nainoa Hoe was raised in Kailua, Hawai'i.
He was an avid surfer and swimmer who took great pride
in his Hawaiian ancestry. He was a graduate of Kamehameha
Schools and earned a bachelor’s degree and an
MBA from the University of Hawai'i. Nainoa was shot
by a sniper while leading his Army infantry platoon
in combat operations in Iraq. He died on January 22,
2005.
For
more information about Nainoa Hoe, visit: http://www.missioncontinues.org/About/inmemoriam/hoe
Any
community service project that your PAAC Club or After-School
Class participates in can become a Veterans Tribute
Project. PAAC can also connect you to resource speakers
to talk about topics including military service, leadership,
and the connection between students, PAAC, and The
Mission Continutes.
Veterans
Tribute Project reports will be posted here throughout
the year.
The
Mission Continues Flyer
If
you are interested in dedicating a community service
project to the memory of First Lieutenant Nainoa Hoe,
the first step is to contact Natasha Chappel, High
School Program Director, at
944-7759, or hs@paachawaii.org
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