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Help Honor a Fallen Vet.

My name is Steven Kerns and I am trying to honor an American hero and friend. His name Sgt Israel Garcia was a paratrooper who sadly fell during the battle of Wanat, Afghanistan (13JULY2008, its mentioned in the movie Restrepo). He went to the same high-school as me (Long Beach Poly). Over the last 2 years I have been working for him to have a memorial made there, a bench more specifically. At first I had to fight the red tape but I managed to get an approval and just had to raise funds. The bench will cost $4,500 and I am not a professional fund-raiser but I am determined. As such, I am asking you all, I hope this won't be considered rude. I need your help, be it promotions fund-raising, or donating, or even showing support. I am asking you for the bottom of my heart for your help. 100% of the funds will be going to this project and nothing else, I put that on my honor and if need be will video tape the transactions. If you are interested, want to help, or want to know more please contact me.

Steven.w.kerns@gmail.com

Former Chosen Company Paratrooper

C-Co 2/503rd 173rd ABCT

Light winds and soft landings.

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