Welcome Back From Afghanistan-Purple Heart Recipient
Who: Spc Justin Partridge, 24 yrs old
When: Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
Time: Approx. 4pm
Where: West Deptford Fire Station @ Municipal Bldg
400 Crown Point Rd
Thorofare, NJ 08086
Fire Station - 856-845-9210
Contact: Nancy (Justin’s mom) cell 267-240-3317
Leslie (Yellow Ribbon Club) 609-980-4175
Spc Justin Partridge of Army National Guard is coming home from Afghanistan tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 21st. He is 24 years old. He is a Purple Heart recipient. He is stationed at Ft Bragg. Justin is also a volunteer fireman at the West Deptford/Thorofare Fire Station. He will be brought from the airport directly to the fire house for a reception which will be held by the fire dept. Chief Zimm is the person to contact at the fire station should you have any questions.
Justin's flight is supposed to arrive at Philadelphia International Airport at 2:45pm. If his flight is on time, we hope he arrives at the fire house between 3:30-4pm. Please come out and welcome Justin home.
Media is welcome for pictures and interviews per Justin’s mom.
We Morn the Loss of Philadelphia Police Sgt. Timothy Simpson - 24th District
Sgt. Simpson tragically lost his life in the line of duty on November 17, 2008.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family, Friends , and Co-Workers of Philadelphia Police Sgt. Timothy Simpson.
Sergeant Simpson had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 20 years and is survived by his wife and three children. He was assigned to the 24th District.
Anyone wishing to make a donation to the trust fund for the family of Sergeant Timmy Simpson can do so in the following ways:
Check payable to:
The Timmy Simpson Family Memorial Trust Fund
Police & Fire Federal Credit Union
901 Arch Street
Philadelphia PA, 19107
Donations can also be personally taken to the 24th District which is located at 3901 Whitaker Avenue or to any of the following Philadelphia Police and Fire Credit Union Branches:
901 Arch Street
7604 City Avenue
Thank You --Thank You--Thank You
Due to your kindness from our first cookie drive, we will be shipping 62 cases of cookies to Iraq and Afghanistan to be distributed to servicemen and women, with more to come from our second cookie drive.
Thank you.
Cookies For The Troops
Holiday Cookie Drive -
November 15, 2008
Marlton Welcome Home Celebration Ends Tragically
November 2, 2008
It is with a very heavy heart to inform you that the Yellow Ribbon Club is mourning a loss of one of our members. Ron Wilno, 43 yrs. old, passed away suddenly in his home last night just after the celebration of his son, Lcpl. Ryan Wilno’s return home from Iraq.
Yesterday was to be the perfect day. It was the homecoming celebration that all military parents dream about. Ron and Betsy Wilno allowed the world to join them in celebrating Ryan’s safe return. His sister Stephanie and his brother Joe were also the happiest they could ever be to see their brother.
We staged this beautiful event with Evesham Fire and Rescue, Evesham Police Department, Evesham Township officials and residents, Marlton Cheerleaders and our dear friends from the Warriors Watch Riders who gave Ron and Ryan the escort of their life. The family hosted a wonderful party and fed hundreds of people. It was perfect!
From the moment Ron and Betsy came to their first meeting with the Yellow Ribbon Club, there was an instant bond. They loved us and we loved them. They both jumped in with both feet to assist the clubs efforts. Betsy took to making yellow bows instantly. Ron created yellow ribbon garden décor’ and they both worked many hours with all of us to make other homecomings and events beautiful.
The Wilno family have been stripped of their happy day. It is time for all of us to do what we can for Betsy, Ryan, Joe, and Stephanie. This family needs as much love and support that we can give them. On behalf of the Yellow Ribbon Club, our deepest sorrow goes out to the Wilno family.
Memorial contributions may be made payable to:
Ronald Wilno Memorial Fund
c/o The Bank
195 Greentree Road
Marlton, New Jersey 08053
Attn: Karl Eckstrom
Leslie Drummond, President and Founder.
Homecoming, Then Heart Attack
Dad Dies Hours After Local Marine's Homecoming Celebration
By Doug Shimell - NBC10
Ryan Wilno was finally home from Iraq.
The huge welcome for the Marine Lance Corporal in Evesham Township, New Jersey meant the world to his mother, Betsy and his father Ron. Just hours later, 43 year old Ron Wilno died from cardiac arrest, leaving the family devastated emotionally and financially.
Now the same people who put on Ryan’s homecoming are trying to help again by raising money for the funeral and future expenses.
They've set up the following fund for donations:
Ronald Wilno Memorial Fund
C/o The Bank
195 Greentree Road
Marlton, NJ. 08053
856-983-5211
Karl Eckstrom, Ass't. VP
Keckstrom@the bank.com
Info@yellowribbonclub.org
Click here to view the video story.
Yellow Ribbon Club Receives Camden County Veterans Affairs Service Medal
The Yellow Ribbon Club is pleased to announce that we have received the prestigious Camden County Veterans Affairs Service Medal from the Camden County Department of Veterans Affairs during a ceremony that was held at the Kennedy Center at Voorhees on November 6, 2008.
Presented by Lt. Col. Al Bancroft, this prestigious honor is typically presented to Military Personnel and Veterans. Our organization received this award as a civilian organization that is dedicated to supporting our troops abroad and when they return to US soil.
Yellow Ribbon Club founders Leslie and Mike Drummond, along with members of the club were on hand during the ceremony to accept the award.
Congratulations to the Yellow Ribbon Club on receipt of this respected and honored award.
Click here to view photos from the ceremony, courtesy of Birch Wilson - Yellow Ribbon Club photographer.
Yellow Ribbon Club Receives US Army Freedom Team Salute Award
The Yellow Ribbon Club is pleased to announce that we have received the prestigious Freedom Team Salute Award during a ceremony that was held at Ft. Dix on Sunday, October 12, 2008.
Yellow Ribbon Club founders Leslie and Mike Drummond accepted the award on behalf of the Yellow Ribbon Club.
The Freedom Team Salute Program exists to recognize the enduring bond between Soldiers, family, Community, and Veterans.
Congratulations to the Yellow Ribbon Club on receipt of this respected and honored award.
Yellow Ribbon Club Founder Talks About Establishment of the Yellow Ribbon Club
Yellow Ribbon Club founder Leslie Drummond spoke recently during a radio interview on Philadelphia Station WPHT. The interview was conducted during a Lockheed Martin sponsored segment called "Beyond the Yellow Ribbon."
Click here to listen to Leslie's March 20, 2008 interview.
