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Space Beyond Launches Hero Tributes for Veterans

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
3 weeks ago
Space Beyond Launches Hero Tributes for Veterans

Hero Tributes for Veterans Hero Tributes for Veterans At Space Beyond, we believe that those who served our country deserve a memorial tribute worthy of their sacrifice. Hero Tributes is our

Hero Tributes for Veterans Hero Tributes for Veterans At Space Beyond, we believe that those who served our country deserve a memorial tribute worthy of their sacrifice. Hero Tributes is our new program that invites all Americans to sponsor a spaceflight for a U.S. Armed Forces veteran, giving them a final mission to rest among the stars. Imagine a family gathered in their backyard, holding a photo of their hero, a veteran whose courage shaped their lives. They gaze upward at the starry night sky as their loved one soars overhead in space. This is the vision behind Hero Tributes. As Memorial Day approaches, we reflect on the courage and sacrifice of our service members. Hero Tributes offers a timeless way to honor their legacy, launching their memory into orbit as an enduring symbol of gratitude for years to come. A Veteran’s Final Mission For just $249, you can sponsor a veteran’s journey to space. Your sponsorship funds the spaceflight of a hero you may never have known, but whose service helped protect the freedoms that we all share. We work with trusted veteran organizations to identify recipients from all branches and eras of military service. Once a veteran is selected, their family or custodian sends us a symbolic portion of their remains. We integrate it onto a satellite and launch it into orbit, where they earn the designation Ashtronaut.  It’s their final mission, your gesture of gratitude, and our way of honoring those who served. What You’ll Receive as a Sponsor As a Hero Tributes sponsor, you will receive: A personalized digital certificate featuring your name and our official mission patch, a keepsake to honor your contribution. A heartfelt digital thank-you letter, recognizing your role in honoring a hero. Launch information, so you can follow your hero’s journey to orbit. Recognition on our Wall of Sponsors, alongside a community of others who’ve stepped forward to honor veterans. Access to our Ashtronaut Tributes, where families may choose to share the stories and legacies of the heroes you’ve helped send to space. A Mission Rooted in Gratitude Hero Tributes is more than a memorial, it’s a final mission that honors the courage and sacrifice of those who served our nation. All gave some and some gave all. Whether you’re a veteran, have a loved one who wore the uniform, or simply want to give back, this program offers a meaningful way to help carry their legacy forward. Help launch a legacy. Sponsor a hero’s final journey to space. Join us in bringing peace, remembrance, and wonder to the community that gave so much. Visit our website to pre-register and share this vision with others who cherish our nation’s heroes. Veterans Hero Tributes for Veterans The post Hero Tributes: Honoring Veterans with a Final Mission to Space appeared first on Ashes to Space.

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Volunteers Needed for Cleanup at Girl Scout Friendship Park

Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful (KPSLB) is calling on the community to help make a difference in a morning at the Caring Community Cleanup Day at Girl Scout Friendship Park on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to enhance the park’s beauty and usability. Activities include painting, planting, weeding and general cleanup of the park, located at 601 SE Dink Ct. KPSLB will provide gloves, garbage bags, painting supplies and necessary tools. Volunteers should wear appropriate attire, closed toe shoes and sun protection. This is a great opportunity for students to earn community service hours. For more information, contact Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful at 772-871-5103 or email [email protected].

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"Get your green on and join the fun at the St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade in Port St. Lucie Posted on February 28, 2024 The City of Port St. Lucie will host its annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, located at 9201 SE Civic Center Place. The parade will kick off the festival on Saturday, March 16, at 11 a.m. traveling west on Port St. Lucie Boulevard from the corner of US 1 to the Civic Center. This year’s Grand Marshal is the 2023 Daughters of Ireland, who will lead the way as local schools, businesses, organizations and more march in the parade, celebrating the Irish heritage and culture. Following the parade, enjoy live music from U2 by UV, The Screaming Orphans, and Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones. On Sunday, the festival continues with performances from Celtic Stew, and The Byrne Brothers. The festival will also feature Irish dancers, a variety of food vendors, arts and crafts, and a kids zone with carnival rides and games. Admission is free, and parking is available at the Civic Center and surrounding areas. “We are excited to bring back the St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade to Port St. Lucie again this year,” said Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreation Director Sherman Brown. “This event is a great opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate Irish culture and heritage. We encourage everyone to wear their green and join us for a weekend of fun.” For more information about the St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade, visit www.CityofPSL.com/StPats."

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"Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful (KPSLB) is calling on the community to help make a difference in a morning at the Caring Community Cleanup Day at Girl Scout Friendship Park on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to enhance the park’s beauty and usability. Activities include painting, planting, weeding and general cleanup of the park, located at 601 SE Dink Ct. KPSLB will provide gloves, garbage bags, painting supplies and necessary tools. Volunteers should wear appropriate attire, closed toe shoes and sun protection. This is a great opportunity for students to earn community service hours. For more information, contact Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful at 772-871-5103 or email [email protected]."

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