The ML Report (Marcus Luttrell Retired Navy Seal)

The ML Report

Remember the Heroes August 6, 2011 Aboard the Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopter were 22 U.S. Navy SOF personnel (20 of them were from the Naval Special Warfare Developement Group's Gold Squardron - formerly known as SEAL Team 6), 5 U.S. crew members from the 135h Aviation Regiment, 1 special operations Air Force Combat Controller, 2 U.S. special operations Air Force Pararescuemen, 7 Afghan National Army soldiers, 1 Afghan civilian interpreter and 1 U.S. military working dog. This marks the greatest loss of life in a single incident, surpassing Operation Redwing in 2005. As a nation we felt the loss and most of us could only watch on television as each soldier was brought home to glorious crowds lining the streets with their heads bowed and firefighters who suspended the American flag for them between their trucks as they came back to their families. This is the first time these families will come together for the "anniversary" of the day their son or brother or father or husband was taken. As you give thanks for those who wake up every day ready to fight, willing to risk everything, please take a moment to remember those they left behind and send them your prayers and love.  The Boot Campaign presents... 2nd Annual Boot Ride and Rally with the cast of Sons of Anarchy Sunday, Aug 26 All you have to do is look at the pictures from last years event to see how much fun it really is to take a weekend and fly to L.A. and hang out with the cast of the FX show Sons of Anarchy! Everyone meets at the Happy Ending bar on the Sunset Strip and then you get on your bike for an unforgettable ride through the city and then up and up and up the mountain to the meeting place where you can meet and greet and mingle with the cast. Then you all ride down together back to the bar and continue the fun well into the early morning hours. The veterans of the first ride can tell you it's an event not to be missed! Head on over to the Boot Campaign's website for the ride to get ticket information - Get on your bikes and RIDE!! Boot Run in Nashville, TN Saturday, Sept 8 And once you've recovered from your whirlwind trip to L.A., head on over to Nashville! Strap your boots on and walk, run, skip, or jump your way to the finish line! The Boot Campaign sells combat boots so that all Americans may know the feeling of walking in a soldiers shoes...er, boots! Runs like this are happening all over the country so either find one and join or make one yourself! Head over to The Boot Girls' website to get your pair! A good recommendation - wear thick socks! The Boot Campaign's motto "when they come back, we give back" is one that shows us we should all do something for our returning soldiers. It's an adjustment a lot of us will never know and your support can help make a difference.  Facebook Follow on Twitter The 7th Annual Cupertino Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament  Monday, August 27, 2012 at Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club The Cupertino Veterans Memorial is home to a statue, "The Defenders." Two warriors, Matthew Axelson and James Suh, both from the Cupertino area, sit back to back ready for anything, defending our freedom. It has been 7 years since these two men were KIA during Operation Redwing and this is the 7th golf tournament held to raise money for the memorial. Last year's tournament raised $26,000 with 112 golfers. Go to their website to find out how you can participate or send a donation.  Team Member Feature Team Never Quit would like to recognize a Team Member each month! It could be you! We consider all of you who support Marcus and our military a member of Team Never Quit!! Email us and let us know that you would be interested in being a "Featured Team Member" and why. We want to know how Marcus' story affected you. Did it prompt you to do something that you thought you never would or could? How did you hear about the book? Was it given to you by someone? We have our first fan picked out and we will highlight her in the September Newsletter. We are so excited to get to know you and share your stories!! Editor's note - Marcus and Melanie Luttrell will be welcoming Baby Girl Luttrell into their family sometime this month!! Watch for updates on their Facebook pages for pictures! The Luttrells, Juneaus and their many friends are so excited for the lastest addition to the famiy to make her appearance! All of our love and prayers go to Melanie and her sweet girl for a smooth (and painless!!) delivery!  LSF Annual Gala The 3rd Annual Lone Survivor Foundation Gala 2012 will be held on September 29 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston.  The event promises to be as fantastic and inspirational as the previous 2 years! There will be outstanding speakers such as Colonel David Sutherland, Brian Stann, Sean Parnell and Marcus Luttrell. Including a special testimonial from Robert Leonard, a two time attendee of the Lone Survivor Ranch Retreats. All information and tickets can be found at the LSF website. If you are unable to attend the Gala, however you would still like to make a contribution, please visit the website. We look forward to seeing so many friends and supporters of this organization which hopes to fill Marcus' dream of creating a ranch in Texas for warriors to come home and transition back to their "new normal."  ML Online Store We are so excited about our new online store at marcusluttrell.com - now offering autographed books by Marcus, Survival Straps and T-shirts. COMING SOON to the site are new shirt designs including a women's version of the Never Quit/SEAL Creed shirt and one for you to wear on RED Fridays! Additional shirt designs are in the works along with hats and decals and should make their debut in the coming weeks and months ahead. Keep visiting the store and watch for the announcements on Facebook to see when new items release! Team Never Quit will be ready to get all merchandise out to you and we sincerely thank you for your continued support! Every month, Marcus Luttrell's Online Store contributes proceeds to military organizations. We decided to do this not only to give to worthy causes, but to also bring attention to them so that others may learn about how they give back to the military community. See our Support Section for our recipients over the last 3 months. Please feel free to visit their websites to see how you can give back. It's not always about money, your time is always invaluable. As always, we support The Lone Survivor Foundation and The Boot Campaign. Support Each month, through the online store at marcusluttrell.com, we are able to contribute to military organizations throughout the nation. For the month of June we chose to support the The National Navy UDT - SEAL Museaum in St. Lucie, FL. You can visit their site at www.navysealmuseum.com and read about the events happening there. Take a virtual tour and be inspired by their mission! For the month of July we chose to support The Navy SEAL Foundation. The foundation provides for Family Services, Educational Programs and Legacy Activities. While the SEALs are deployed and their families are at home, the NSF is there to help when their warrior can't be there. This is such a wonderful cause to support and you can too by visiting their site at www.navysealfoundation.org. For the month of August we have chosen to support the Cupertino Veterans Memorial in Cupertino, CA. The memorial is located in Cupertino Memorial Park with a statue featuring James Suh and Matthew Axelson, posed ready for action. It's a place for  people to go and reflect on those who have given all they could and more during our times of war. You may also donate by visiting their site www.cupertinoveteransmemorial.org or participate in the golf tournament coming up at the end of August.

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