one vision....

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One year ago, there was a vision given to a RETIRED U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major that, through God's strength alone, she chose to carry out.  This was a mission that would require patience, determination, and courage.  Through a series of conversations, this vision slowly to come to life.  A team was gathering that had one common core feelling....the love for our FREEDOMS and the love for the ones that walked to the gates of hell to protect them!  It was noticed that there were not many services for the Veterans im a small town that was rich with Veterans and family members there of. The military suicide rates is on an ALARMING rise, currently set at 22 military suicides per day!   So, this one courageous CSM said to God..."SEND ME!"  Come ALL Who Are Thirsty was born!  During this one year, there were some amazing milstones met and hurdles crossed.  There was an executive board created, bank account established, website and FaceBook page created, buisness cards, T-shirts and fliers created, and the list goes on and on!  Our members have worked VERY hard at making this vision come to life because they BELIEVE in what they are doing, there is a sense of purpose and urgency in the air.  Our group has conducted a fund raiser for a soldier that lived in Thurmont, MD that commited suicide because of his hard fight with PTSD and assisted the family with over $1,000 raised.  We assisted a Marine, triple amputee with funds to help his mother to move back to North Carolina, had two of our members speak on a local radio show and been invited to make an appearance on a local TV channel that speaks of Veteran's related issues.  It has been a GREAT and BUSY year and the team has worked extremly hard to move this vision into a reality!  All because this one retired Soldier said YES!