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Valencia County Honors Wounded Warrior

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At just 22, Valencia county native Mike Malarsie is a decorated war veteran. Senior Airman Michael Malarsie received the Air Force Combat Action Medal and the Purple Heart Medal, WIA last month.

On January 3 Airman Malarsie was critically injured when an IED (improvised explosive device) exploded near his patrol. Malarsie lost his left eye, the sight in his right eye and sustained multiple head and neck injuries. Four servicemen were killed as a result of the explosion.

Michael has valiantly served his country and like so many of our esteemed servicemen and women has demonstrated strength that knows no bounds. As described by Michael’s father above, when told of the permanence of his injuries and asked if he had any questions – Michael, unable to speak due to his jaw being wired-shut for treatment simply scribed, “I just want to thank you all very much.”

On March 13 the community of Bosque Farms is rallying in support of the veteran airman. There will be a fundraiser at the Bosque Farms Rodeo Arena from noon to 7 p.m. that will include:

* Live Auction * Raffles * Door Prizes * Little League Exhibition * Car Show * Kids Jumpy *Patriot Guard Riders +

Click here for the updated list of all the events, business donations and participation details. Including your chance to donate funds toward Malarsie’s medical expenses with the purchase of your own Michael’s message tee shirt.

Keep-up with Michael in his courageous recovery and contribute to the care he deserves on the Malarsie blog.

Michael’s Message via his sister Lisa

Tags: Bosque Farms, Honoring Veterans, Senior Airman Michael Malarsie, Valencia County Airman, War Veteran

Veterans Every Day

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85 year-old Keith Little of Crystal, NM will be joining his fellow Navajo Code Talkers in tomorrow’s Veteran’s Day Parade in New York City.
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Today and every day we salute all the men, women and their loved ones who stand for us.

Originally posted May 25, 2009

KRQE 13 News/coverage of The Bataan Memorial Death March.

The annual trek is a tribute to the tens-of-thousands of World War II Veterans who were surrendered to enemy forces in 1942, thousands lost their lives under the torturous conditions which they were marched through the Philippine jungle. Only over 500 soldiers were eventually rescued as POW’s in 1945.

Tags: Honoring Veterans, Navajo Code Talkers, Sacrifice, Veteran's Day

Acts of Service

KRQE 13 News/coverage of The Bataan Memorial Death March.

The annual trek is a tribute to the tens-of-thousands of World War II Veterans who were surrendered to enemy forces in 1942, thousands lost their lives under the torturous conditions which they were marched through the Philippine jungle. Only over 500 soldiers were eventually rescued as POW’s in 1945.

On a ~related note – Funny man David Spade puts his Benjamins where it counts.

Earlier this month Spade joined forces with Operation Helmet to provide state-of-the-art protection from traumatic brain injuries for troops serving in the Middle East, donating $100,000 for 3,000 helmets.

Please share these stories. Veteran’s Day is not the means for a three-day weekend.

Tags: Armed Services, Honoring Veterans, Support for Active Military