Gorge Heroes Club President, RaeLynn Ricarte Is Featured On "Localite" Television Show

Gorge Heroes Club President, RaeLynn Ricarte pays a visit on a recent Localite Television Station! Check out how GHC is working hard every day to continue support for our hometown heroes. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPNvAufCuCE&feature=related

GHC Receives Appreciation Of Support From Oregon National Guard 3-116 CAV Alpha Company - JBB, Iraq

The Gorge Heroes Club is honored to receive appreciation from the Oregon National Guard 3-116 CAV, Alpha Company currently station in Joint Base Balad, Iraq for our support during their deployment. 

The accommodation reads:  

From: 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Brigade, A Company, Joint Base Balad, Iraq

Certificate of Authenticity

is presented to

Gorge Heroes Club

In appreciation of your patriotism, this American Flag was flown for you on the 31th on May 2011 at the A Company 3rd Battalion 116th Cavalry Brigade Headquarters located at Joint Base Balad, Iraq during operations in support of Operation New Dawn.  In the waving folds of the Stars and Stripes lies the history of a mighty Nation and it's people" in its shadow stand the heroes who make history.

Throughout the history of our nation, many have fought, received wounds, and sometimes dies, the American Flag was always there.  Just as then, the Soldiers of this Battalion stand now beneath our Nation's Flag on foreign soil securing freedom for fellow mankind.  Thank you for your dedication, sacrifice and service to the people of the United States of America and the 3rd Battalion 116th Cavalry Brigade.

Signed,

 1SGT Brian Nation

and

CPT Noah Siple

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The Gorge Heroes Club is honored to receive this certificate and Flag of The United States of America.  We are proud to be supporting you during your deployment and will continue to support America's Mighty Warriors. 

Be well, be strong and come home PROUD! 

Honored,

Your GHC

National Guard 422 SIG BN, Afghanistan - Honored To Be Supporting You!

Today's frontline pic comes from the National Guard 422 SIG BN stationed in Afghanistan. Honored to be supporting you! Go Guard!

News From 3-116 CAB (CAV) HBCT

From Iraq - 3-116 CAB (CAV) 116 HBCT

As we begin our transition to JBLM communication with our families may become a little more challenging. Know that we will keep you up to date with the latest information possible keeping in mind operational security. Please bear with us it wont' be too much longer. Viper 6

Greetings From Iraq: Oregon National Guard 3-116 CAV the Freedom Fightin' Fox Company

Oregon National Guard 3-116 CAV Freedom Fightin' Fox Company unit pic from Iraq. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our freedoms. Be well, be stong and come home proud. It has been an honor to have supported you during your deployment. (Photo by Joanna Smith)

Community Invited To Help With 3-116 CAV ALPHA Company Homecoming Preparations

Reminder from 3-116 CAV A Co Family Members- This Thursday and Friday we will be putting up yellow ribbons on 2nd and 3rd Streets. Gorge Heroes Club members, family members and the community is invited to particpate in the welcome home activities.  Please meet at the Oregon National Armory on Webber Street in The Dalles Oregon at 6PM. 

GHC Holds Weekly Auctions On Our Facebook Page

Homey The Homefront Gnome With Auction Items Donated By Dutch Bros Coffee!

Each Tuesday, GHC will be auctioning off items donated by businesses/individuals/organizations. The funds will go to help GHC purchase care package supplies and shipping costs for our monthly shipments to America's deployed warriors. You are welcome to bid two ways, on our Facebook Page or e-mail your bid direct to us at: ghc@gorge.net Auctions will be held every Tuesday morning and run for 24 hours. We have some really exciting items coming in like free passes to the Enchanted Forest, Oil Changes, Ceramic Vases....

Facebook Family Addy:  Gorge Heroes-Club

Payments can be made by mail to:

GHC

1767 12th Street, #113

Hood River, Oregon 97031


Or by our secure paypal link on the right hand side of this webpage. 

 If you, your business or association has an item you wish to donate to GHC please drop us a line at: ghc@gorge.net


So, mark your calendars each week and let the fun begin! Questions can be addressed to: ghc@groge.net


We thank you and our heroes thank you!

Welcome Home Soldiers of the 3-116 Information - Baker City, Or

GHC has been asked to pass on this information:

Time:  Friday, October 7 · 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Location:  Baker City Armory

Any and all soldiers and there families are welcome.  We want this to be a fun night for all so no alcohol. We also hope to have a live band and please pass this invite along.  

For more information please visit the event post on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=130098543738924

Oregon National Guard Command Sgt. Major Stan Getz Receives Appreciation Of His Service

Oregon National Guard Command Sgt. Major Stan Getz, left, shares a moment of camaraderie with Sergeant First Class Alex Porter, whom he chastised moments earlier for tricking him with a public retirement announcement. Getz, a native of The Dalles, was part of an honor guard at The Dalles Pro Rodeo Friday and had been asked by announcers to step forward with the U.S. flag after the National Anthem was sung. He had been requested to remain at attention during the reading of a cowboy poem, which he thought was a strange rodeo tradition but nevertheless agreed to assist.  Instead, Porter had arranged for the announcer to read a short bio of Getz' distinguished military career, which began in 1989 and included numerous citations and awards for leadership, such as the Army Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters and the Combat Infantry Badge.  The crowd in the stands around the arena gave the embarrassed soldier a round of applause on July 15 in appreciation of his service, which ended last weekend, and Porter was subjected to an earful of colorful comments after Getz exited the stadium.

GHC Receives "Thanks" from 7th Expeditionary Air Command and Control Squadron

Dear GHC,

Thank you again for the support and the care packages. My crew of airmen and I enjoyed having the individual packages and the books. We will be leaving shortly and heading back to our home base of Robins Air Force Base in Georgia.  It meant a lot for knowing people back home still remember that there are troops here.


Major Kenneth Ebi
Mission Crew Commander
7th Expeditionary Air Command and Control Squadron
SW Asia

---------------------------------

Dear Major Ebi,
It has been our honor to be able to support you and your unit.  We appreciate your commitment and dedication in defending our freedoms. We wish you a safe journey home!

Proudly,
Your GHC

Gorge Heroes Club Sends "Thanks" To PGR For Upcoming Oregon Veteran's Home Event

A CALL TO ACTION - Patriot Guard Riders

SATURDAY, JULY 16th, 2011 “4th Annual”

11am – 4pm

Oregon Veteran's Home - The Dalles, Oregon

“A Visitation – A Gathering – A Salute to All Veterans”

Special Invitation to all NW Veterans Motorcycle groups

THE DALLES, OREGON

Spread the word about this Motorcycle visitation. An amazing gathering of respect. There is no fee. That cost has been paid with honor by all of you who have served. This event is a meet and greet and open to everyone, whether they ride or not. We will visit with residents of OVH and with each other. Arrive when you want and stay as long as you are inspired to do so. Bring your flags. It is our hope that OVH will be totally surrounded by a Motorcycle cordon of pride.

Distance to The Dalles from: (miles) Salem 132, Gladstone 93, Gresham 71, Vancouver 87, Pendleton 127, Kennewick 131, Bend 130, Yakima 103. Join us for a great day ride with honor.

Directions

From I-84 to The Dalles Exit 87, South to Hwy 197 junction, left 1/4 mile, left on Columbia View and back up the hill. From Central Oregon Hwy 97 to Hwy 197 to The Dalles. Just past the Auction Yard turn right on Columbia View. Up the hill to 700 Veterans Drive.

Also plan to visit the Multi-Conflict War Memorial at Sorosis Park, just 4 miles from OVH.

Hosted by local members of the Patriot Guard Riders. “4th Annual”

Contact info: 541-993-6413 e-mail: reckless.1@hotmail.com

www.oregon.gov/ODVA/OVH.shtml 541-296-7190 / 800-846-8460

www.patriotguard.org



Gorge Heroes Club Receives Certificate of Appreciation from Delta Company of Oregon National Guard 3-116 CAV- Iraq

The Gorge Heroes Club is honored to be the recipient of a certificate of appreciation for our support of the Oregon National Guard 3-116 CAV, Delta Company. 

The certificate reads: "Certificate of Appreciation - Delta Company 3-116 - The Soldiers of the Delta Company 3-116 would like to recognize the Gorge Heroes Club.  Your support increased unit morale during our deployment in Operation New Dawn 2010-2011.

Signed: CPT Jamie J Roscoe, Commander - Delta Company 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment
and
1SG Daniel J Ishaug, First Sergeant - Delta Company 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment

The Gorge Heroes Club extends our thanks the Delta Company of the 3-116 CAV for this recognition and we are honored to be supporting you! 

Proudly,
Your GHC

Gorge Heroes Club Receives Certificate of Appreciation From Oregon National Guard 3-116 CAV G Company

The Gorge Heroes Club is honored to have received a "Certificate of Appreciation" from the Oregon National Guard G Company 145th BSB, 3-116 CAV.

The certificate reads:  "Certificate of Appreciation in honor of your outstanding performance and dedication we gladly present Gorge Heroes Club - For performance excellance in Supporting G CO during Operation New Dawn 1. 

Signed: Shawn L Reiss, CPT FA Commanding
and
Peter Fitzgerald, 1SG, USA

The Gorge Heroes Club is honored to have received this certificate of appreciation and we also honored to be supporting your unit!

With pride,
Your GHC

GHC To Hold Special Mid-Shipment Care Package Assembly

The Gorge Heroes Club will be holding a mid-shipment box packing on Thursday, June 9th, 7PM at the Oregon National Guard Armory in The Dalles, Oregon.  We will be packing care boxes for both the Hood River and The Dalles GHC Chapter's.  With temperatures in both Iraq and Afghanistan are on the rise, GHC has received request for additional individual drink mixes and freezer pops from our hometown heroes.  Can you, your business or organization help GHC provide for our heroes by contributing the requested items or helping pay for the shipping costs?  GHC is a non-profit organization, so all your contributions are tax deductible.  We thank you and our heroes thank you!  If you can help, please drop us as line at GHC@gorge.net.

Proudly,

Your GHC

Operation "Day In The Life Of A Miltary Gnome" Has Begun!

The Gorge Heroes Club's, Operation "Day In The Life Of A Military Gnome" has begun!  Over the past few weeks, GHC has made contact with our hometown heroes stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan and letting them know of our fun filled Gnome contest. All units are reporting that they are "ready" for the mission! Each vying  to outdo the other units!  

Here are the details of the contest:

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to enter a photo challenge with the Gorge Heroes Club Combat Gnome other prizes for your unit.

Twelve gnomes will be embedded with Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine units at duty stations across Iraq and Afghanistan. You will be competing against these units for the grand prize or a second or third place finish, which will provide your squad, team or platoon with extra snacks and supplies.

To qualify a photo, you must follow these rules of engagement:

1) Don't risk your life for your gnome; the mythical creature is replaceable and you are not.

2) You must name your gnome and that name should be included with every photo (please number them) that is submitted by your unit.

3) Pictures submitted to ghc@gorge.net will be posted on our website and Facebook pages.

 

4) Creativity is a plus in this assignment so feel free to portray your gnome in combat settings that are both real and fictitious but grounded in reality. This includes any awards that your embedded gnome has earned, i.e., decorations for valor, etc. You should also truthfully state if your gnome has been subjected to disciplinary action.

5) All photos should be submitted to GHC by midnight (Pacific time) on Sunday, July 31, for consideration. If your unit is in the process of returning to the states so that prizes cannot be mailed, they will be furnished to your base so the tournament can take place there.

6) Your gnome should be inherited by your replacement unit and these Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen or Marines should be notified about how to contact GHC for eligibility in future competitions.

We hope these gnomes will help you find some enjoyment during the hot summer months and boost the morale of your unit. We also hope that they bring you luck during the times when it is most needed.

Be well and know that you are greatly appreciated by GHC and this is our way to show support for the sacrifices that you are making on behalf of a grateful nation.  Let the fun begin!

Proudly,

Your GHC

The Dalles Chapter of The Gorge Heroes Club Sends Care Packages To The Oregon National Guard

Toothbrushes?  Check.  Toothpaste? Check.  Neck coolers? Check.  Freezer pops? Check. Squirt guns? Check.  Wait, stop!  Squirt guns? 

You read that right!  The members of GHC'S The Dalles, Oregon chapter met last Thursday evening  for our monthly box packing.  This month, GHC decided to send a "little fun and relief from the heat" to the 150 members of the Oregon National Guard 3-116th CAV Alpha Unit that GHC supports.  The unit is deployed to Iraq and reports are coming in that the summer heat has hit and the sandstorms have begun.

GHC members signing the handmade cards that each hometown hero receives each month.

Special thanks goes to GHC'S Card Team member Daphne Blanchard for her beautiful creations! This particular card is going to Oregon National Guard unit member Warren Webb who is stationed in Iraq and member of the Alpha company from The Dalles, Oregon.

GHC Member packing up the freezer pops!

GHC members preparing the items that go into each package. 

The production line is off and running! 

GHC would like to thank it's members and visiting community members for their continued support of our heroes!

The Gorge Heroes Club "Help Our Heroes" Art Auction Highlights

The Historic Granada Theatre - The Dalles, Oregon

The Gorge Heroes Club "Help Our Heroes" Art Auction was held Saturday May 14th at the Historic Granada Theatre in The Dalles, Oregon.  Huge thanks goes out to the Hood River Art club, local artists and businesses that contributed items for the auction.  Special thanks as well to Auctioneer Marcus Morgan, Master of Ceremonies, Lynn Gunther and the members of the Alpha and Fox Company of the Oregon National Guard 3-116th CAV units for helping make our event a success.

Members of the Oregon National Guard Alpha and Fox Company getting ready to meet their well wishers. 

Pictured above are members of the Oregon National Guard getting ready  for the "Support our Troops" public meet and greet. Members of the Patriot Guard Riders, lead by ride captain Rod Runyon arrived to show their support for our heroes as well.

Some of the artwork that was auctioned off.



More artwork.

 This picture is of the stage.  During the event, a video was played showing pictures of our deployed heroes.

Auctioneer Marcus Morgan during the event.

Some of the silent auction times prior to the event starting.

All proceeds from the event will go towards The Gorge Heroes Club troop support programs.  For the month of April 2011, GHC proudly supported over 690 hometown heroes.

Honored,

Your GHC

Congressman Walden Donates September 11, 2011 Nation's Capital Flag To GHC



Saturday, May 14th - Historic Granada Theatre- The Dalles, Oregon

Thank you Congressman Greg Walden for your donation to our  Help Our Heroes Art Auction! Congressman Walden has donated a certificate for a USA Flag that will be flown over our nation's capitol on September 11, 2011. The flag comes with a certificate with the auction winner's name and will be signed and registered by the Architect of the Capital.

Texas Hold'em Poker Tourament - A GHC Benefit

Poker anyone? On Friday, May 13th Clock Tower Ales will be hosting a Texas Hold'em Tourament - 8PM @ 311 Union Street - The Dalles. Buy in is only $25!!! All proceeds will go towards GHC's Troop Support Programs. Please spread the word!

Thank you Clock Towser Ales for hosting this awesome event!  We apreciate your support!



Proudly,
Your GHC

GHC Announces Locations To Purchase Art Auction Gala Event Tickets

An Oregon National Guard member sharing his food with a village child.

Have you purchased your tickets to GHC's Art Auction Gala? It is coming up quickly! There will be awesome art items and non-art items to bid on in both the live and silent auctions taking place that evening. Admission is only $15 per person (adults only) or $20 per person at the door. You can purchase tickets online on our webpage or at the following businesses:

The Dalles - Klindts, The Mid-Columbia Senior Center, Bob Stone Freeway Auto, The Dalles Country Club, CH Urness Motors and High Hills Salon.

Hood River Tickets: The Gorge White House, Hood River News, Waucoma Bookstore, Sears of Hood River, Brian's Valley Auto Supply, CenterPointe Bank.

Please click here for more details about our upcoming Art Show Gala Event:

http://gorgeheroesclub.blogspot.com/p/fundraiser-help-our-heroes-art-auction.html

Questions about this event can be e-mailed to: GHC@gorge.net