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The Col. George E. "Bud" Day Department of Military Science and ROTC at
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Since 04-02-06
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On Behalf Of Floyd Sears
Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 3:24 PM
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Subject: [Fwd: [MRGRG-MS] The Col. George E. "Bud" Day Department of Military
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I agree with this pass-along. "The Col. George E. "Bud" Day Department of
Military Science and ROTC at Okaloosa-Walton College" should be a living
monument to Colonel Day.
Floyd Sears
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Subject: Fw: [MRGRG-MS] The Col. George E. "Bud" Day Department of Military
Science and ROTC at Okaloosa-Walton College
Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 11:38:07 -0800
From: anitabud harris
<ab960@charter.net>
AS A SUGGESTION: I ASKED MY LOCAL FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION TO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS GOOD CAUSE. THEY GAVE A CHECK. I INTEND TO ASK THE AMERICAN LEGION AND NAVY LEAGUE (LOCAL UNITS) TO DO THE SAME.
I SUGGEST YOU ASK OTHERS ON YOUR MAILING LIST TO DO THE SAME. COL BUD DAY DID A LOT FOR US AND FOLKS SHOULD NOT HESITATE TO GIVE. TRICARE FOR LIFE WOULD NOT BE, BUT, FOR HIS EFFORTS.
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From: Floyd Sears
Cc: Bob Reinlie ; Harry Riley ; Jim Whittington ; Jean D. Beard
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 10:21 PM
Subject: [MRGRG-MS] The Col. George E. "Bud" Day Department of Military Science and ROTC at Okaloosa-Walton College
To: All
CAG/MRGRG Participants
A short time ago I forwarded the Lt.Col. Robert L. "Bob" Reinlie
letter, below the horizontal line, to you. This is an update from Bob Reinlie on
the Col. George E. "Bud" Day Department of Military Science and ROTC at
Okaloosa-Walton College project.
"As of 30 March 06 the money is now at $13,335. The amount of
donors is 141. That's $94 per donation."
I'm proud to say that I am one of the 141 donors. I made a donation because I
have a deep respect for Colonel George E. "Bud" Day for his service to his
country and the time and effort he donated in the fight to regain the medical
care we were promised. Lawsuits and leadership just don't happen. There is a lot
of work involved.
I don't normally ask for donations for anything, but in this case I'm making an
exception. Will you make a donation as per the instruction at the bottom of the
Bob Reinlie letter that follows?
Enough said by me because the letter below says it all.
Floyd Sears, MSGT, USAF, 1951 to 1971, retired.
THE ROBERT L. "Bob" REINLIE LETTER.
Dear friend, I am writing today to ask your help in paying tribute to a man who
has served our country in battle and continues to serve us in retirement.
Col. George E. "Bud" Day—what a name! From the underage marine fighting on
Guadalcanal, to the most resistant POW in Hanoi and now the only man with the
will and moral strength to challenge the U.S. government to restore health
benefits for veterans with 20+ years of service. Only Bud Day had the guts and
tenacity to organize the Grass Roots folks (that's you and me) to "take on" the
government.
As a result of his efforts to restore promised benefits more than 2 million
retired military veterans and their wives and widows are healthier, happier and
better off financially. We have an opportunity to recognize Col. Day and his
accomplishments, as well as inspire young students of military science in the
process.
Okaloosa-Walton College, located in the community where Col. Day lives with his
wife Doris, is seeking funds to name the Department of Military Science. The
amount needed for this endeavor is $25,000.
Once raised, this amount will be matched dollar for dollar by the state of
Florida. The resulting $50,000 will be endowed and the interest earned will be
used to provide two annual scholarships in-perpetuity for deserving ROTC
students in their first two years of college. Now I ask each of you to join me
and other members of the Class Act group to make a contribution in honor of Col.
Day.
A gift of $100 will help name the Col. George E. "Bud" Day Department of
Military Science and ROTC at Okaloosa-Walton College and provide college
scholarships for young men and women who follow in our foot steps. $25,000 is
our goal, but we hope this fund will grow and exceed this amount.
All tax-deductible contributions will be managed by the OWC Foundation and
matched by the state. Rather than have a few friends make large gifts, we hope
all who are the beneficiaries of Bud Day’s dedication and determination will be
involved in this tribute with a $100 donation. However, it’s your participation,
not the amount of your gift that matters. Any amount you are able to send will
honor Col. Day. Giving is easy.
You can make a donation on the OWC Website, http://www.owc.edu/,
designated to the Col. George E. "Bud" Day Tribute fund or send a check made
payable to the OWC Foundation at the following address:
Col. "Bud" Day Tribute Campaign
Okaloosa-Walton College Foundation
100 College Boulevard
Niceville, Florida 32578
Sincerely, Lt. Col. Robert L. "Bob" Reinlie