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markboehle1
Review for Missing In America-Veterans recovery Program, GLENDALE, AZ, USA
I have been involved with MIAP for over a year and have found the cause to have no political agenda other than to simply do the right thing on behalf of living and deceased veterans and their families. The mission is simple: locate the unidentified and unclaimed cremains of veterans in order to give them the honor, respect and military burial they deserve. I participated in the MIAP escort to Arlington National Cemetery (May 2009). I witnessed and participated in a "mission" that showed me the heart and soul of this nation as ordinary citizens showed their respect to 3 fallen heroes. People understood what this mission was about. It showed in their actions whether it was standing on a freeway over pass in the rain and dark holding a flag; a girls softball game that came to a standstill as the girls took off hats and placed them over their hearts; law enforcement providing escort or simply standing at attention and rendering a salute; a solitary figure standing at attention in a field holding a flag. In every state we saw incredible displays of respect. It was a statement that our fallen veterans have not been and will not be forgotten. It was an emotional, spiritual and honorable journey on behalf of Dunn, Mays and Callahan. As Fred would say, "they deserved nothing less." This is the heart of MIAP.. The desire to do what is right on behalf of fallen veterans who have been abandoned but not forgotten. MIAP has provided escort for two heroes this week in Redding. MIAP has a bi monthly service nest week (March 10th) for veterans who have been laid to rest without family or military honors. We will provide the military service and the honor they deserve. It is truly a privledge to be involved with MIAP.. Respectfully, Mark Boehle
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
I am able to experience and participate in paying honor and tribute to America's heroes. This is an ongoing experience as we lose our heroes everyday.. They will not be and have not been forgotten.. This is the mission of MIAP.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
All staff and volunteers are unpaid, unselfish, interested in doing the right thing for veterans. Most are veterans. Some like myself are civilians who have been accepted with open arms.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Have the "political" clout to ensure legislation would be passed which would allow for the identification and burial of unclaimed cremains of our veterans.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
