Date:    June 23, 2008

 

From:    Arthur R. Hasselbrink

            Founder, President /CEO

 

To:       Our Young American Patriots

 

Re:       2008 American Patriot Freedom Scholarship

 

 

First of all, I would like to thank all of you for your participation in our 2008 American Patriot Freedom Scholarship program.  A total of nearly 700 essays were received from around the globe, and every essay was wonderfully written and deserving of recognition. 

 

As a WWII and Korean War Veteran, I was deeply touched by so many of your essays.  You wrote eloquently of your love for our Country, the admiration and respect you have for your parents, your gratitude for the lessons your parents have taught you, and the challenges you have overcome.

 

It is my hope this scholarship will help to assist you in reaching your academic goals.  Needless to say, we are extremely grateful to the Saras Hope, It’s a Wonderful World for once again providing the grant to help fund The American Patriot Freedom Scholarship program.

 

In closing, I would like to say on behalf of the Tate Family and their Foundation, Homefront America’s Board of Directors, Advisory Board Members, our brilliant panel of judges, and other selfless volunteers who worked tirelessly to help coordinate and administer the 2008 America Patriot Freedom Scholarship program - congratulations to each and every one of you for a job well done. 

 

As always, my best to all of you in your future endeavors. 

 

2008 American Patriot Freedom Scholarship Award Winners

        Name                                                              Essay Topic

        Christopher Anderson - USAF, Mary Esther, FL         Why I love my Country

        Victoria Castrillo - USA, Valrico, FL                              I am most thankful for...

        Christopher Croft - USA, Fort Campbell, KY               Challenges in my life, and how I overcame them

        Chelsea Echols - USAF, East Greenwich, RI               Challenges in my life, and how I overcame them

        Charles Edwards - USAF, Charleston, SC                    Why I love my Country

        Kara Ffield - USN, Fairfax Station, VA                          My number one American Hero

        Benjamin Green - USA NG, Greenville, OH                  My number one American Hero

        Thomas Hall - USA, Marietta, GA                                  Challenges in my life, and how I overcame them

        Marlena Impallaria - USA, Lutherville, MD                  My number one American Hero

        Jameka Jones - USA, Triangle, VA                                My number one American Hero

        Amberli Koyle - USA, Fort Rucker, AL                          Challenges in my life, and how I overcame them

        Lauren Larres - USA, Elgin, OK                                      My number one American Hero

        Frederick Lloyd II - USA, Augusta, GA                         My number one American Hero

        Christopher McGlamery - USN, Long Beach, MS        Why I love my Country

        Mary McKinnon - USAF, APO, AE                                   I am most thankful for...

        Laura Miller - USMC, APO, AE                                         Challenges in my life, and how I overcame them

        Shannon Miller - USAF, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA      My number one American Hero

        Kyle Mills - USCG, Nederland, TX                                   My number one American Hero

        Nicholas Myers - USAF, San Antonio, TX                     Challenges in my life, and how I overcame them

        Adrienne Pickett - USA, Fort Collins, CO                     I am most thankful for...

        Joseph Putko - USA, Fort Bliss, TX                               My number one American Hero

        Jessica Sances - USAF, APO, AE                                  I am most thankful for...

        Marie Sherouse - USAF, Waldorf, MD                          Challenges in my life, and how I overcame them

        Julie Womack - USA NG, Malvern, AR                          My number one American Hero

        Victor Zapana - USA, Astoria, NY                                My number one American Hero

               2007 & 2008 Recipient

               2006, 2007 & 2008 Recipient
 

2008 American Patriot Freedom Scholarship Award Judges

 

A Special Thank You to our Panel of Judges for their time and efforts to help judge all the essays.  These folks are truly a special group of individuals; and we are honored to have had their help, expertise, and talent in judging this year’s essays.

 

Carrie Young – Marketing Director

Angie Boaz – Retired Business Executive

Thom Catlett – Business Owner

Carolyn Secrist –

Doug Spear – Business Owner, Military Veteran

Mike Johnston –

Roger McErlane – Architect, Urban Planning & Design

Richard Roy – Architect, Urban Planning & Design

Janet Dawson – Executive Assistant

The Harden's – Educators

Gerry Gamble – Vice President of Banking

Susan Gamble – Educator

LTC Tom Lasser (Ret) – Military Veteran, USA

Pam McClain – Medical Device Account Executive

Brian Hughes – Field Naturalist

Dave Raetz – Public Programs Director

Larry Kramer – Military Veteran, USN

Jack Campbell – Military Veteran, WWII US Army Air Force

Julius Ramos – Military Veteran