Got some great news last night about Patti Patton Bader and Soldiers Angels.
For founding Soldiers Angels (www.soldiersangels.org) and other exemplary work that she does to make the world a better place Patti has just been notified that she is the recipient of the VFW 2008 James E. Van Zandt Citizenship Award.
“The VFW Citizenship Award – Awarded for outstanding service contrib to American citizenship. To recognize significant contribution to the spirit of service and dedication to the nation that inspires us to display better citizenship.”
From the VFW web site
“James E. “Jimmy” Van Zandt was Commander-in-Chief of the VFW three times, and a veteran of three wars (World War I, World War II, and the Korean War). He served as an enlisted man in World War I and retired as an admiral following the Korean War. Descended from a pioneer family in Blair County, Pennsylvania, Jimmy worked his way from newsboy to United States Congressman. Recipients of the award named in Van Zandt’s honor exemplify his dedication to public service, citizenship, and other admirable qualities.”A few of the the others bestowed this honor during the 50 years it’s been given out include Ronald Reagan, Lyndon Johnson, Gerald Ford, Hubert Humphrey, John Connally, Sam Rayburn, Jeannie Kirkpatrick, William Bennett, and Barbara Bush.
Congratulations Patti and everyone associated with Soldiers Angels! You truly deserve such a great honor for all the incredible work you do around the world.