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Donations are always being accepted
via credit card through SoldiersAngels.org
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Washington-Spc. Aaron Aamot Drive
In honor of our local fallen hero;
SPC Aaron Aamot
HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE in HONOR of our local Hero,
SPC. Aaron Aamot
Was completed Dec 1, 2009.
We shipped to Ft. Lewis over 115 large boxes
full of snacks, soups, candy, socks, CD's, Videos, Books, Magazines, toiletries, and wonderful letters.
We are proud of the effort that everyone supported and gave from their hearts.
We have also collected over $2500 dollars for purchase of items, such as phone cards.
Thank you everyone!
Special Thanks to: Julie Morelli, of Soldgersangels.org, who organized the packaging Kathy Bergman of Soldersangels.org
All branches, but special thanks to Folks from:
Peoples Bank, Troy Wills, Manager of Downtown Bellingham Branch
Peoples Bank, Jan Armstrong, Manager of Barkley Branch
Peoples Bank, Patty, Manager of the Guide Meridian Branch
KGMI Radio, Jackie Cartier, Patti and Joe!Joe & Patti of KGMI live broadcasted at Peoples Bank at 4183 Guide MeridianNovember 30th from 8:00am - 11:00amThank you KGMI for providing your talent and time to such a wonderful causeLudtke Trucking, Chris Moran for helping package and delivery of items to Fort LewisAnderson Paper & Packaging for the drop off boxes and shipping boxes.Debbie Dufrene, At Home America, Home Decorations and GiftsLaserPoint Awards & Promotionals, Kathy and Randy CrossSharon Patrick, Tots-to-Teens Consignment BoutiqueFor more information:HolidayGiftDriveforHeroes@gmail.com
Aaron Seth Aamot was born on April 12, 1987, in his grandmother's house on the Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA. He was killed in action on November 5, 2009, in Afghanistan. Aaron was raised in Whatcom County on a small farm in Custer, WA. He was active in the Critters & Co. 4-H Club and the Ferndale FFA. The Whatcom Youth Fair and the Northwest Washington Fair were favorite events for Aaron. The attacks on September 11, 2001, gave Aaron the determination to serve his country in the armed forces. After graduating from Ferndale High School in 2006, he went to Basic Training in Fort Benning, Georgia. After being stationed at Fort Lewis, Aaron enjoyed his role driving a Stryker vehicle in the newly formed 5th Stryker Brigade. The 5-2 SBCT deployed in July 2009 to the area around Kandahar. Aaron was driving his Stryker on a patrol when it hit a buried explosive. He is survived by his parents, Mark and Julie (Hinds) Aamot of Custer; siblings, Matthew (Angela), Joshua, Nellie (Ricky) Huisman, Benjamin (Catrina); Dale; Ethan; and Daniel. Grandparents are the late Arnold Aamot and Charlotte (Reeck) Aamot of Bellingham, and William and Donna (McDougle) Hinds of Sedro-Woolley. Aaron was a devoted uncle to nephews Elijah, Samuel, Oliver, and Nathaniel, and nieces, Evelyn, Janett, Ella, and Catherine. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009, at 1:00 PM, in the Ferndale High School Gymnasium. The public is invited to attend. A graveside service will be held at Haynie Cemetery immediately following. Those wishing to honor Aaron's memory and service may do so at any ICU branch where a fund has been started to benefit the 4-H Youth Programs in Whatcom County. Aaron's family also requests that the community keep the soldiers who are still in harm's way and their families in prayer. You may share your thoughts and memories of Aaron on the online guest book at www.molesfuneralhomes.com Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory - Ferndale
Aaron's Family regularly sent Aaron care packages, and his best friend Gary Gooch, was not so lucky to have so much support while they served together, Aaron shared his package. Aaron mentioned it to his mom, so she started to send items for him and his friend. Gary Gooch also lost his life in the same explosion as Aaron.
In honor of our soldiers, who work so hard for our freedom, we are asking for your help!
We have over 4000 soldiers that are coming home to Ft. Lewis at the End of May.
Recommended Donation Items:
- Please keep in mind that all food items must be in the manufacturer’s original packaging.
- No HOME COOKED ITEMS - such as cookies etc., these will be tossed out because potential tampering
- Ziploc bags make sure that potentially leaky items don’t make a mess
- Religious items are boxed and shipped differently, and will go to the chaplin directly and not to individual soldiers in these packets.
- Gift cards from families and kids are excellent
Food
Powdered Drink Mixes
(individual packets are best)
Cookies, crackers, pretzels
(in snack sizes)
Tuna in a pouch
Beef, chicken or turkey jerky
Cheese spread (no aerosol cans!)
Ramen noodles
Snack cakes
Gum
Nuts
Granola bars
Pop Tarts
Dried fruit
Trail mix
Pistachios
Raisins
Red licorice twists
Tootsie Rolls (both candy and lollipops)
Peanut butter Triscuits
Wheat Thins
Canned meats (no pork products)
Hard candy (individually-wrapped)
Sports Equipment
Baseballs
Baseball gloves
Soccer balls
Basketballs
Volleyballs
Squirt guns
Frisbees
Entertainment
AA & AAA batteries
Craft kits
Scrapbooking materials
Books (mysteries, action, drama, science fiction)
Magazines – new or nearly new
(sports, news, entertainment, travel, nature)
Playing cards
Small hand-held games
Crossword puzzles
CD's\DVD's
Hygiene Supplies
TOWELS
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Soap
Body wash
Shampoo and conditioner
Deodorant
Perfume
Miscellaneous
Blank cards
Stationary, paper
Pens
Letters
Ziploc bags (sandwich, qt., gal. sizes)
The Fall 2009 Gift drive:
Aaron's Family regularly sent Aaron care packages, and his best friend Gary Gooch, was not so lucky to have so much support while they served together, Aaron shared his package. Aaron mentioned it to his mom, so she started to send items for him and his friend. Gary Gooch also lost his life in the same explosion as Aaron.
Special Thanks to:
Julie Morelli, who organized the packaging
Kathy Bergman of Soldersangels.org
Anderson Paper & Packaging for the drop off boxes and shipping boxes.
Ludtke Trucking, Chris Moran for helping package and delivery of items to Fort Lewis
Peoples Bank, Troy Willis, Manager of Downtown Bellingham Branch
Peoples Bank, Jan Armstrong, Manager of Downtown Barkley Branch
Peoples Bank, Patti, Manager of the Guide Meridian Branch
Debbie Dufrene, At Home America
KGMI Radio, Jackie Cartier, Patti and Joe!
LaserPoint Awards & Promotionals, Kathy and Randy Cross
Sharon Patrick, Tots-to-Teens Consignment Boutique
Joe & Patti of KGMI will be broadcasting LIVE
from Peoples Bank at 4183 Guide Meridian
on the last day of the drive
November 30th from 8:00am - 11:00am
Thank you KGMI for providing your talent and time to such a wonderful cause.
Last Gift drive supporter and locations
- Tots-to-Teens Consignment Boutique, 1740 La Bounty Drive #2 (next to Cost Cutter), Ferndale, Hours: M-F 10a - 6p, Sat. 11a - 5p, Closed Sunday - (360) 383-0919 **10% off all proceeds from sales November 17-29 will be used to purchase items for Aaron's Regiment
- Bellingham Whatcom Chamber of Commerce, 119 N. Commercial Street, Suite 110, Bellingham, Hours: M-F 9a - 5p
- Ferndale Family Medical Center, 5580 Nordic Place, Ferndale - (360) 384-1511
- Hot Dogz Professional Grooming, 2054 Main Street, Ferndale - Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 8a - 4p, Closed Sun & Thurs - (360) 312-9101
