Congratulations to Patti Bader who has just been named as recipient of the VFW’s 2008 James E. Van Zandt Citizenship Award.

“The VFW Citizenship Award - Awarded for outstanding service contrib to American citizenship. To recognize significant contribution to the spirit of service and dedication to the nation that inspires us to display better citizenship.”

“James E. “Jimmy” Van Zandt was Commander-in-Chief of the VFW three times, and a veteran of three wars (World War I, World War II, and the Korean War). He served as an enlisted man in World War I and retired as an admiral following the Korean War. Descended from a pioneer family in Blair County, Pennsylvania, Jimmy worked his way from newsboy to United States Congressman. Recipients of the award named in Van Zandt’s honor exemplify his dedication to public service, citizenship, and other admirable qualities.”

Patti is certainly very deserving of such an award and she’s been nominated for America’s Favorite Mom. Of course the Lovely and Talented and Downright Sexy Mrs. Hook gets my vote, as does my own mother, but considering neither have been nominated for America’s Favorite Mom I’ll be

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Hook,
It’s great to see that you found some time to post.

Patti deserves every award presented for all her work to support as many soldiers as possible. She has my vote for Mother of the Year….(Mine get’s her own award);-)

Hope that y’all are doing great and staying safe!

Comment by Ky Woman — 3 April 2008 @ 1745

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A very sincere, deeply heartfelt congratulations to Patti.

Comment by wood_song — 3 April 2008 @ 1943

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Fantastic, isn’t it? Way to go, Patti!

Comment by Pixie — 4 April 2008 @ 1935

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We are so proud and happy for Patti.
She represents all us who love and support
our troops.

Comment by Soldier Angel Robin — 5 April 2008 @ 0046

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Well deserved award, congrats to Patti.

Hope you’re all doing well out there, Hook…in my prayers as always!

Comment by gypsy — 6 April 2008 @ 2219

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Just so you know… Sgt. Hook’s birthday is the 28th of April. If you want to snail mail a birthday card, do it NOW.

Love the ones you’re with and those you cannot be with.

OUT.

Comment by Pixie — 9 April 2008 @ 0704

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Hey Sarge - just checking in on ya to say hi, how are ya.

Comment by Toni — 20 April 2008 @ 1631

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Congratulations for the well-deserved award to Patti!!

Comment by gewinnspiele kostenlos — 27 April 2008 @ 1225

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Just checking up on you! You know we worry when we don’t hear from you.

I hear tomorrow is your birthday - hope you get to do something fun - blow stuff up, etc.

Comment by Mary — 27 April 2008 @ 1913

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Happy Birthday!

Comment by Jennifer — 27 April 2008 @ 2248

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Happy Birthday Sgt. Hook. I want to thank you for always making sure we are okay, here at home. I want to thank you for making sure we here, at home know what’s really important, what’s really going on… Most of all, I want to thank you for being a friend. Happy birthday, Sir. I love you.

Comment by Pixie — 28 April 2008 @ 0803

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Happy, happy birthday

Comment by wood_song — 28 April 2008 @ 1345

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Hook,

Happy Birthday Sir! I hope you know how many of us here at home are wishing you the best day there is. Wishing that you could spend your special day with the people you love. Sadly, that isn’t the case. You are spending your day of birth fighting for our freedoms. How can we even begin to express our thanks and appreciation? Tis hard to do. But the wishes and prayers will continue. May God keep you and all our men and women safe. WE love you and them. {{{{Birthday hugs to you}}}}

Comment by Ky Woman — 28 April 2008 @ 1518

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What a fantastic blog! I have been reading a lot of your archives. I just started a new blog dedicated to working dogs here- http://k9pride.wordpress.com

Comment by Sgt Mike Dowling — 30 April 2008 @ 0722

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Well heck…I missed it. Happy Belated Birthday Hook, I hope it was a good day for you. Stay safe and know you all are in my prayers.

Comment by gypsy — 2 May 2008 @ 0119

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Just checking in Hook. You know we worry about you when we don’t hear from you for a while. Be safe, and keep your head down! Hugs!

Comment by Mary — 4 May 2008 @ 0514

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Yeah! Your site is back, I just ck’ed your site this morning with no luck. Glad to see you back.

Comment by Mrs G — 6 May 2008 @ 1716

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Sgt.Hook…

How do you expect us older women to keep our heart rates steady when you go more than a few days without contact??
You want for us to come over there???

ummm, Ladies, what say you?

Comment by Ky Woman — 6 May 2008 @ 2117

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