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I met this beautiful "very American" young young lady on the Cannon Bldg corner in July.  She is our future and she is "hope in our hearts!"  The picture below is Amanda with her Hero Dad, a beloved Vietnam Veteran.  Is she proud of her Dad or what!??? 

 I received this email from Amanda when I got home from our July stand on the Corner.  Please post this with her picture and let's help her.  Picking thorns off roses, that's how tough this young lady is!  Gary, please post this in your newsletter.  

 Amanda, tell us what you need and we will help you.  Be sure you contact your local chapter of the Blue Star Mothers as this seems like a project they would love to take on.  

 God Bless you for your fortitude and your patriotism.  I worry about my grandchildren so  much  because I meet so many young people who just don't seem to care about our country.  You are an inspiration to all of them and a shining ray of hope for us. 

 Please email me if you can help Amanda bev@thebandofmothers.com

 Thank You and keep me posted Amanda

 Below is the email I received from Amanda C:

 Subject: Roses for vets 

Hello Beverly,

 First, I wanted to thank you for what you have started and for the encouragement you have given to the people around you (other mothers, soldiers, and even people who just agree with you). It was amazing being able to lobby with you and everyone else. THANK YOU!!!!

 Second, and the main reason for this e-mail, roses for vets. Roses of vets was founded by a women named Sherrie and since she passed away no one has kept if going. So I would truly like to start roses for vets back up. I think that it did a great deal of good to give the men and women who served a beautiful symbol of love, honor, and respect. I also think that it will help encourage others around to find a way to thank a vet.
   
 The flowers will be donated from local florists. Once I know how many  florists are helping, I will need to find a way to pick them up (I do not drive). Once we have transported the flowers to where we will be, each rose needs to be de-thorned. That in it's self is a hard job because no matter how good you get at it, it still hurts. After being de-thorned there's the joy and fulfillment of being able to see the look on their faces when you give them their rose. As you can tell, I am going to need A LOT of help if this is going to be successful. It is far too much for one or two people, but if you could pass this on to some people who you know that would be highly appreciated.

 This is done once a year, on Veteran's day, but I believe that's one aspect of it. It is a day that is to celebrate them, and we achieve this by doing something extra special for them.  And believe me, I want to go more that just AN extra mile I would love to go 100 acres for the courageous people who lay (have lain) their lives on the line for our freedom.

 Thank you for helping me out with this. I have already been told that
no matter what, I'll have a place to set up so in a week or so i will be calling flower shops and asking if they will donate flowers. if anyone would like to contact me you can tell them to call me at XXX-XXXX (please email Bev to help Amanda at bev@thebandofmothers.com)

Respectfully,
Amanda-ly E. Cunningham