Marine Corps Combat Vet - Ardent advocate for Veterans & their families - surfski ocean paddler
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11 Nov 2022
To All Who Served, Thank You!
๐บ๐ฒ Happy Veterans Day.
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21 Mar 2022
Thinking of these Marines and their families. Especially the Reynolds family of Leomister, Massachusetts.
Captain Matthew Tomkiewicz, 27
Captain Ross Reynolds, 27
Gunnery Sergeant James Speedy, 30
Corporal Jacob Moore, 24
Rest easy, and Semper Fi Marines.
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12 Sep 2021
Thank you to the thousands who lined the route for fallen Marine Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo's procession to her hometown of #LawrenceMA. Your presence from Boston to Lawrence comforted this new #GoldStarFamily. While they are in pain, they know they're not alone.
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Francisco Urena ๐บ๐ธ retweeted
3 Sep 2021
The beautiful Merrimack River awaits you for our 11th Great Stone Dam Classic Canoe, Kayak, & SUP Race on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Registration opens @ 9am
Please join us for this family friendly event. For more information, please visit our website:
sites.google.com/site/greatsโฆ
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16 Aug 2021
This weekend was especially hard on Veterans and Gold Star Families. I know, because I heard from many of you. If you need help processing what is happening in #Afghanistan, call 877-WAR-VETS /(927-8387) to find your nearest @DeptVetAffairs Vet Center.
vetcenter.va.gov/media/call-โฆ
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4 Jul 2020
Happy Birthday America! On this #IndependenceDay let us remember the Patriots who risked it all to build our nation. A land not built on fear, but on courage and imagination. May she always remain a land of freedom and opportunity. Wishing you and yours a very Happy #4thOfJuly ๐บ๐ฒ
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23 Jun 2020
Do you know a military Veteran or their immediate dependents who is struggling financially? A very unique program to Massachusetts Vets & families is available for times like these. Connect with your VSO for more information.
Visit MassVetBen.org to see if you qualify.
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Francisco Urena ๐บ๐ธ retweeted
22 Jun 2020
Happy 76th Anniversary, #GIBill! President Franklin D Roosevelt signed this unprecedented act of legislation compensating returning service members returning from war in 1944. Today we celebrate all of you who have used the GI Bill and โreturned to civil lifeโ with great success.
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Francisco Urena ๐บ๐ธ retweeted
22 Jun 2020
Get tested for COVID-19 if you have any symptoms or have been around someone who tested positive. Find a test site at mass.gov/GetTested #covid19MA
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21 Jun 2020
Happy Fathers Day to all the great and proud fathers on this special day. #FathersDay2020
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20 Jun 2020
#PTSDAwarenessMonth โ If you have gone through a traumatic experience, it is normal to feel lots of emotions. You may start to feel better after days or weeks, but sometimes, these feelings donโt go away. Seeking help is not weakness.
helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-โฆ
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Francisco Urena ๐บ๐ธ retweeted
20 Jun 2020
Great to join Mass. Military Support Fdn., @RobSantiagoVets, @Urena, the @Gillette team for the Food4Vets event in #Southie. The organization distributed a 14 day food supply for veterans. Supporting military families is always important, especially during these difficult times.
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Francisco Urena ๐บ๐ธ retweeted
19 Jun 2020
Today I was honored to issue a proclamation declaring June 19, 2020 as Juneteenth in Massachusetts.
#Juneteenth2020 is an opportunity to recommit ourselves to the goal of creating a more equal and just society.
๐Read more: bit.ly/3hHFpgY
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19 Jun 2020
Today is #Juneteenth โ commemorating the emancipation from slavery in the United States. It marks the day in 1865, when the last slaves were set free by Union Soldiers following the #AmericanCivilWar #Freedom
Learn more: nmaahc.si.edu/blog-post/histโฆ @NMAAHC #CivilWar
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Francisco Urena ๐บ๐ธ retweeted
18 Jun 2020
This Saturday, Food4Vets is visiting Gillette Headquarters in South Boston. If you are a veteran in need of food, register here for a 14 day supply: clearpathnewengland.formstacโฆ
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18 Jun 2020
58,318 names are displayed on the Vietnam Wall in Washington, DC. A local effort is underway in #FallRiverMA and making great progress to complete an 80% replica memorial at Bicentennial Park. Congrats to planning Chairman Joe Marshall and your committee on the efforts. ๐บ๐ฒ
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17 Jun 2020
The Battle of Bunker Hill occurred #OnThisDay June 17, 1775 during the #RevolutionaryWar. An important day in US ๐บ๐ฒ history which proved the skill and willingness of the Continental troops to fight for freedom, rights and liberty.
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Francisco Urena ๐บ๐ธ retweeted
15 Jun 2020
COVID-19 can spread easily among large groups in close contact. If you attended a large gathering in the past two weeks, you can get tested at no cost to you. Visit this website for test locations: mass.gov/GetTested #covid19MA
ALT Have you attended a large gathering? Get tested at no cost to you. Wednesday, June 17th and Thursday, June 18th. Over 50 sites across the Commonwealth. Mass.gov/GetTested
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14 Jun 2020
Today in #NahantMA joining @AmericanLegion Post 215 members for a flag retirement ceremony #FlagDay๐บ๐ฒ A long standing tradition to properly dispose of used, worn, thorned and unserviceable US flags. Have flag needing to be disposed of? Drop them off at a local Veterans' Post.
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14 Jun 2020
Today, on June 14, we celebrate #FlagDay๐บ๐ฒ adopted #OTD in 1777, as the stars and stripes. A symbol of freedom, liberty, hope & opportunity.
Also, a very Happy Birthday to the @USArmy & all those who have served in it. โ 245 years of being #ArmyStrong. Formed #OTD in 1775!
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