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Yorba Linda Community Hosts Thanksgiving
for U.S. Army Soldiers
Story and Photos by Jason Miller
Fort Irwin/NTC PAO
YORBA LINDA, Calif. — Citizens
of East Lake Village Community lined
the entryway into the clubhouse, giving a
warm welcome as U.S. Army Soldiers and
families from Fort Irwin arrived to eat a
traditional Thanksgiving meal and enjoy
the company of many patriotic community
members, Nov. 24.
Over 120 Soldiers and families took
part in the annual dinner gathering, hosted
by Bridget Blehm, executive director and
founder, For Families of Active Military.
“We couldn’t do this without the many
volunteers that put this event on,” said Blehm want to thank the community for hosting this
”We’ve done this for nine years now for these
very brave Soldiers who sign up to join our
military every day.”
While volunteer chefs prepared prime rib
for the main course, the gathering enjoyed
watching football and socializing in front of
a spectacular view of the lake.
After social hour, Congressman Ed
Royce, serving the California’s 39th
Congressional District, and Fort Irwin
Garrison Commander, Col. Scott Taylor
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made remarks. Citizens of East Lake Village Community lined the entryway into the clubhouse, giving a
“ ank you for the jobs that you do to warm welcome as U.S. Army Soldiers and families from Fort Irwin arrived to eat a traditional
Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 24.
keep this country free, this nation was based
upon an ideal that has inspired people across
the world, but we couldn’t have kept this
commitment to the Bill of Rights without the
perpetual sacri ces of the men and women
in uniform. ank you for your service,”
said Royce.
As Taylor gave his remarks, a token of
appreciation was given to Blehm.
“On behalf of Brig. Gen. Je Broadwater
(Commander, National Training Center), we
event, we feel appreciated and welcomed,”
said Taylor “It’s an honor and a privilege to
serve this country and we are humbled by the
gratitude from this community.”
After opening remarks, it was all smiles as
Soldiers and families were served the anks-
giving meal by volunteers from the community.
Blehm founded the non-profit organiza-
tion in 2006. For Families of Active Mili-
tary’s endeavors to offer stability, strength
and support to the military and families of
active military on an emergency and proac-
tive basis, whether it be physical, emotional
or financial.
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