Past Activities
The First Annual Veterans Day Festivities at Lake Elsinore Motocross park - We were honored to take part in this spectacular
event.  This was the only recognized Veterans Day celebration by the White House Coalition on Remembrance in the nation at a
motocross park.  C.J. Stewart a writer for the Valley News in Lake Elsinore was instrumental in planning this event.  It was exciting to see
the local veterans presence at this special event.  Lake Elsinore major was present as well.  Local riders honored their Veterans with a
Flag Ceremony and Laying of the Wreath. GIVE Thanks TO A HERO -

Thanksgiving Many meals and assistance were provided over the Thanksgiving Holiday for military families across the United States -
during this time of THANKS.  It was great to get these soldiers a nice meal and time away from their military bases.

Operation Santa - Thank you for all who stepped forward to make our " Operation Santa" program bring so many smiles to the faces of
our military serving in Iraq.






They loved the festive hats and enjoyed making special Christmas videos for their family back home!  Seeing these grown men and
women dressed in these Santa and Elve hats - with nothing but SMILES - was priceless!

Warrior MX - was started in November - as a test program with Wounded Warriors by the nephews of fallen soldier Sgt. Kyle Colnot
KIA 4/22/2006The boys are very active in the motocross community and wanted to give soldiers wounded in combat, the opportunity to
get on a motorcycle at the local tracks.  With medical permission, the help of Alex, Nick and Brad (the motocross coaches/therapists), and
generous donations of equipment from the motocross community - we have had the privilege of  getting a small handful of these soldiers
up and riding.  So far the feedback has been all smiles,  as these soldiers feel the natural rush of riding while testing their physical and
mental limitations.   

Blue Jean Friday's- have taken place at several small and large companies over the past few months as well.  For those who know
about this fund raising program - it is simple, easy and rewarding.  Read more on our website if you would like to have your own BLUE
JEAN FRIDAY - and help this military cause!  We would like to thank all who have participated - we very much appreciate your support.

Hero & Comfort Blankets  -  This special program is keeping many of us busy, either making the blankets or getting them ready to send
off.  We continue to send these special blankets to all areas of the United States.  We are working to get these blankets in as many
deserving soldiers and children as possible.  I would like to thank our volunteers for there relentless work with these blankets and their
volunteer time.  As I say - the greatest gift you can give - is your GIFT OF TIME.

Family Assistance - We are continuing to assist as many families as possible with aid.  Whether we are providing a family with travel to
their soldiers funeral, or to their bedside if they are wounded in combat - we are actively trying to accommodate as many families as
possible - despite the economy and our decrease in donations. Suicide Rates - There has been a alarming increase  in the suicide rate
among our military.  We are working to establish intervention programs on various military bases to help support our military who are
overloaded and in crisis.  After multiple deployments many military personal and their families are at a breaking point.  We are doing
everything in our power to help make the transition from combat lines  back to Family/Community lines as smooth as possible.  Many
soldiers express their frustration with a lack of support by their nation and their communities.  It is up to each of us, to thank these soldiers
for their service to our country - and let them know their sacrifices are not forgotten!  Everyone must stand together - and welcome these
soldiers back with hearts full of gratitude!

Fund raising - Thank you for all the great email's we receive regarding fund raising.  We love your efforts and ideas.  We are excited to
be working with all of you around the nation to raise awareness through your community projects and motivation!   Keep the great ideas
coming and let's work together to support our military families across the nation! --

Kelly Luisi
kellyluisi@ourfallensoldier.com

www.ourfallensoldier.com
PROUD Sister of Fallen Hero Sgt. Kyle Colnot, KIA 4/22/2006
"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind.. is never to die"  - Quote by Robert Orr
ourfallensoldier.com
Fallen Never Forgotten
A Non-Profit Organization
OUR RECENT ACTIVITIES
MotoKids honored all fallen
soldiers during a Memorial
Day ceremony at
Lake Elsinor MX Park
California

Student Videos Featuring Our Fallen Soldier Win National Contest

In January ,Kelly, one of our co-founders had the unique opportunity to assist local students in
Carlsbad, CA with a National "Support Our Troops" contest.  In conjunction with ReWind.org, Student
Television Network, and the Bob Woodruff Foundation students from our local Middle school and
High School TV Media classes each  put together two minute videos,  featuring  "Our Fallen Soldier".  

Each highlighted different programs we are involved with.    We are so excited to tell our Military
families and supporters that BOTH these students won the National Competition.  Seanne of Valley
Middle School and Rory from Carlsbad High School each won in their school divisions.  We are so
proud of each of these exceptional students and their creativity.Not only did they win the National
Competition for  how communities "Support Our Troops" (which is a action - not a slogan), but they
brought much needed awareness to the issues our soldiers face on a daily basis.

Both Seanne and Rory will have the opportunity to travel to the east coast, meet with influential media
from large stations and share their videos with many American students and patriots!  We are proud to
have the opportunity to work with both these students.


Kelly Luisi
kellyluisi@ourfallensoldier.com
Drury & Sons Construction and Our Fallen Soldier
Honor Our Fallen

















Our Fallen Soldier together with Keith Drury, of Drury & Sons Construction, a long time supporter of Our Fallen Soldier,
worked together over the last several months on a special flag dedication project.  The flag was dedicated to the
memory of Michael Takeshi Sonada Jr. 34,  KIA September 22, 2005 .  Micheal was a part of the Army National  Guards
and a resident of Fallbrook, CA .  Keith had done a construction project for the Sonada Family  and soon realized they
had lost their son Michael in Iraq in 2005.  Together with Kelly of Our Fallen Soldier, they  worked together to get a flag
pole placed at the Sonada residence.  The Flag pole was donated by  Drury & Son's construction and Our Fallen Soldier
presented a Memorial Rock to the Sonada Family during a Memorial Day  Remembrance & BBQ.  This project was very
important to Kelly and Keith - as it was their way together of paying tribute to this courageous soldier and reminding
his family, that his sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten! Our Fallen Soldier and Drury & Son's construction will continue to
work together to do many more flag dedications in the near future.  
Kelly Luisi