'Operation Homefront' and our 'Hometown Heroes Tour'
The Red, White and Blue Project is committed to presenting, hosting and partnering in cooperation with other non-profits, civic and private organizations, as well as educational institutions, on a variety of Community Outreach and Fundraising Events directly benefitting veterans, families and students at all levels.
These events, both grassroots and national in scope, include such things as screenings of our films; providing keynote speakers tailored to your engagement; and, making presentations at schools, colleges, universities, civic clubs (including VFWs and American Legions), private organizations, at military installations, faith-based institutions (of all denominations), or a variety of other venues.
Our Mission, our Pledge as a not-for-profit organization, is to “Educate, Inspire, Empower, Support,” while being activists, advocates, facilitators, friends, neighbors and supporters of the U.S. military, veterans from all eras and their families.
And one of the most significant, uniquely structured events within our mission, is the 'Hometown Heroes Tour.'
These public events include musical performances from notable artists, guests from the sports and entertainment world, as well as luminaries from many fields of endeavor. 'The Hometown Heroes Tour' events are commemorations to all veterans, with special tribute paid to our fallen heroes.
'The Hometown Heroes Tour,' in addition to providing camaraderie, entertainment and support, always includes a “pay it forward” element. Every event includes a significant contribution from The Red, White and Blue Project to a Memorial Scholarship Fund, to school organizations such as Sports Boosters Clubs, or to veterans' and children's advocacy/family-related organizations in the name of a fallen local veteran(s).
We believe that when courageous volunteer warriors such as Shane W. Cantu of Corunna, Mich., Andrew Keller of Beaverton, Oregon, Jonathan Yelner of Lafayette, Calif., and Brittany B. Gordon of St. Petersburg, Fla., are killed, we don't view them and their grieving families and friends as people we don't know.
It is our belief, while respecting the privacy and grief of a fallen hero's loved ones, that it is appropriate to take the death of an American man or woman in uniform personally. They are one of us. They are our sons, daughters, husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, friends, neighbors. They fly to far away lands - just as they always have throughout our history - to confront evil with force, skill and compassion. They do so in order that the rest of us don't have to.
The death of every soldier, sailor, airman, Marine or Coastguardsman is devastating and tragic. But we can find light amid the darkness if we honor and commemorate the lives of these brave Americans, while putting our collective arms around their loved ones and assuring them we will never forget.
These events, both grassroots and national in scope, include such things as screenings of our films; providing keynote speakers tailored to your engagement; and, making presentations at schools, colleges, universities, civic clubs (including VFWs and American Legions), private organizations, at military installations, faith-based institutions (of all denominations), or a variety of other venues.
Our Mission, our Pledge as a not-for-profit organization, is to “Educate, Inspire, Empower, Support,” while being activists, advocates, facilitators, friends, neighbors and supporters of the U.S. military, veterans from all eras and their families.
And one of the most significant, uniquely structured events within our mission, is the 'Hometown Heroes Tour.'
These public events include musical performances from notable artists, guests from the sports and entertainment world, as well as luminaries from many fields of endeavor. 'The Hometown Heroes Tour' events are commemorations to all veterans, with special tribute paid to our fallen heroes.
'The Hometown Heroes Tour,' in addition to providing camaraderie, entertainment and support, always includes a “pay it forward” element. Every event includes a significant contribution from The Red, White and Blue Project to a Memorial Scholarship Fund, to school organizations such as Sports Boosters Clubs, or to veterans' and children's advocacy/family-related organizations in the name of a fallen local veteran(s).
We believe that when courageous volunteer warriors such as Shane W. Cantu of Corunna, Mich., Andrew Keller of Beaverton, Oregon, Jonathan Yelner of Lafayette, Calif., and Brittany B. Gordon of St. Petersburg, Fla., are killed, we don't view them and their grieving families and friends as people we don't know.
It is our belief, while respecting the privacy and grief of a fallen hero's loved ones, that it is appropriate to take the death of an American man or woman in uniform personally. They are one of us. They are our sons, daughters, husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, friends, neighbors. They fly to far away lands - just as they always have throughout our history - to confront evil with force, skill and compassion. They do so in order that the rest of us don't have to.
The death of every soldier, sailor, airman, Marine or Coastguardsman is devastating and tragic. But we can find light amid the darkness if we honor and commemorate the lives of these brave Americans, while putting our collective arms around their loved ones and assuring them we will never forget.
 'Tribute to U.S. Army Pfc. Shane W. Cantu' Killed in service to America, Aug. 28, 2012, Logar Province, Afghanistan Saturday, April 6, 7:30 p.m., Owosso, Michigan The Comstock Inn & Conference Center, 300 E. Main Street Please join us for a community patriotic evening of Music, camaraderie, and support In Honor and Commemoration to all of America's Best and Bravest Tickets Now on Sale! - Call 989-725-0999 ($20 each: includes food and are tax deductible) This benefit event supports the Corunna Athletic Club, Owosso Sports Boosters and The Shane W. Cantu Memorial Scholarship Fund Musical Tributes from: Jennie Haber, Thomy Rogers, The Dirt Surfers, The Remix Band Special guests: Coach Mike Sullivan, former UofM gridder (Two Rose Bowls) The family of Pfc. Shane W. Cantu Keynote Speaker: Roger Callard, former Michigan State football player, Hollywood actor and former Mr. America/Mr. Universe bodybuilder
 Educational
outreach is an important part of our 'Operation Homefront' programs. We
enjoy the interaction with students, as we present and discuss various
aspects of service by the men and women of the U.S. military, as well as
its veterans. The programs, age-appropriately prepared for middle
school thru college and university audiences, as well as civic
and private gatherings, are highly informative and deal mostly with
other cultures and customs as they relate to the U.S. Armed Forces
throughout our history, and especially up to current events in Iraq and
Afghanistan. These educational events, while critical to improving our
future, also blend seamlessly within our core set of values
and belief that lifelong learning is essential. Our programs are never
politically or religiously heavy-handed, no matter the age group. We
speak from the heart and never lose focus of our mission to "Educate,
Inspire, Empower and Support."  |                         |
