Walker
Rotary Club, Moondance Jam join forces to support Operation Hometown
Proud
by Dean Morrill, Editor
The Pilot-Independent
Friday, July 12th, 2002
The Walker Rotary Club and Moondance Jam has joined forces in support
of Operation Hometown Proud.
The Rotary Club recently adopted two squads of soldiers (24 men), while
Moondance Jam organizers will try and raise $10,000 to support the soldiers
who are fighting in Afghanistan.
Operation Hometown Proud was born to support 2001 Walker-Hackensack-Akeley
High School graduate Private First Class Neil Nelson and his battalion.
The soldiers departed for Afghanistan the morning of July 5 and arrived
a couple of days later.
Moondance Jam promoter and owner Bill Bieloh, Nelson's uncle, has shown
his support for Operation Hometown Proud by forming his own army. Jammers
can join the Moondance Jam Army, with all proceeds going to Operation
Hometown Proud. Rank is based upon the amount of the contribution. The
goal is to raise $10,000 during the four-day festival, which will go
to support troops in Nelson's battalion.
Operation Hometown Proud was born in a gesture of support for B Company,
1st Battalion, 505 Infantry Parachute Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division
at Fort Bragg, N.C. The Walker American Legion adopted Bravo Company
to support them while performing their mission overseas. The battalion
has been mobilized to fight the War of Terrorism in Afghanistan for six
to nine months.
Through local contributions to Bravo Company, Walker and surrounding
hometowns will be able to share their pride for every Hometown Hero.
The city of Walker kicked off Operation Hometown Proud July 4.
Kelly Nelson, Neil's father, said Monday that several other Walker groups,
clubs and businesses are currently in the process of adopting squads.
If interested in adopting a soldier, or better yet a squad, have your
group or organization call Kelly or Jeanne Nelson at (218) 547-2222.
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