Dylan DeSilva Honored By Boston Celtics
Dylan Desilva is the 14-year old founder of Cape Cod Cares 4 The Troops, and he was honored tonight by the Boston Celtics as a Hero Among Us. What a deserving honor for a young man who has shown such incredible dedication to the men and women in the armed forces. Dylan’s organization has sent thousands of care packages to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Gregg and I got to know Dylan through the radio show and tonight we met this impressive young man for the first time. We were lucky enough to be there along with Dylan’s parents, Paul and Michelle, his sister, brother, aunt and uncle. Dylan also brought with him some of the soldiers and Marines who received care packages from Cape Cod Cares 4 The Troops who are now back home and helping his group.
Dylan DeSilva surrounded by some heroes he brought with him, and Kevin and Gregg.
Dylan chats with an Atlanta Hawks assistant
Alone at center court
Dylan on the Jumbotron
Walking off center court after receiving a spontaneous standing ovation.
Kevin, Dylan and Gregg
March 15th, 2007 at 9:40 am
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March 15th, 2007 at 11:51 am
Poor Senator Kennedy…right there in his backyard, no less, a crowd of the theoretical anti-war Americans giving a standing ovation to a young man that supports those “bad military people”.
Have another drink, Ted…have another drink…
March 15th, 2007 at 12:41 pm
What a great story! How nice to have the crowd in Boston appreciate him. God bless him and our brave troops!
March 16th, 2007 at 10:20 am
What great photos! We were honored to meet you Kevin and Greg. Thank you for the support you have given to Dylan and to all the support you have given to our troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
March 16th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
Gregg: probably do your radio career a lot of good if we didn’t see what you looked like. Yikes!
Seriously you are all warriors in the fight for the soul of our Country. Be strengthened by this event and know you are not fighting alone.
You are in my prayers buddy
March 16th, 2007 at 12:58 pm
Gregg: probably do your radio career a lot of good if we didn’t see what you looked like. Yikes!
Seriously you are all warriors in the fight for the soul of our Country. Be strengthened by this event and know you are not fighting alone.
You are in my prayers buddy
March 17th, 2007 at 1:39 pm
[...] Go to this Pundit Review post to see the YouTube video of the standing O he received, plus a lot of great pics. [...]
March 18th, 2007 at 7:17 am
Okay, why are not accepting my pings? I apologize for everything I did (not) do! lol. I know it’s probably my computer. Here ya go:
Sunday night is the night I like to sit back and relax while I listen to one of my favorite radio programs. The Pundit Review Radio program, hosted by Kevin and Gregg, also have a website at Pundit Review. They usually have some of the most amazing guests. That’s because they interview bloggers!
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I hope to hear ya tonight!
March 29th, 2007 at 9:02 pm
[...] Kevin, being Kevin, felt very uncomfortable and immediately suggested that they contact our good friend Dylan Desilva of Cape Cod Cares 4 the Troops. They did and honored Dylan for the fantastic altruistic work the 14 YEAR OLD Cape Cod resident does in support of our troops. [...]
May 28th, 2007 at 4:31 pm
[...] Read all about it at the Pundit Review (don’t ya just KNOW that 90-proof Teddy quivers in an alcoholic rage?) [...]
November 29th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
A year ago, Dylan and his family and friends joined in our local Christmas Parade to promote his work gathering items for our Brave troops.
As the parade ended in front of a nursing home, I saw a WWII Veteran in a wheelchair outfront watching the parade. I asked Dylan to come over as we explained his work in supporting our troops.
Mr. Tigano (the WWII Vet was visably moved by hearing that story.) He said to Dylan “You’ve made my Day”.
That’s why some have said that the “Next Greatest Generation” will be led by outstanding young men liky Dylan and his peers.
God Bless America.
The theme for the the Parade this year is “Home For The Holidays - Support the Troops”