December 13, 2011 – 8:35 am
Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman, Morrill Worcester, in 1992.
Their mission is to Remember, Honor and Teach by coordinating wreath laying ceremonies on the second Saturday of December at Arlington, as well as veterans cemeteries and [...]
By Sandra Beckley
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Tagged Arlington National Cemetery, Wreaths Across America
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November 22, 2011 – 8:45 am
As we continue to progress with the design and construction of the assembly area at Sarasota National Cemetery, we are constantly reminded that there will be several potential uses for the space. This includes family gatherings following an interment service for quiet reflection, visitors stopping by to see what the assembly area is about, group [...]
By Sandra Beckley
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November 9, 2011 – 12:00 am
A veteran (from Latin vetus, meaning “old”) is a person who has had long service or experience in a particular occupation or field.
Today, we’re talking about military veterans — people who have served or are serving in the armed forces. Someone who was willing to sacrifice his or her own safety for our freedom.
Military veterans [...]
By Sandra Beckley
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October 5, 2011 – 12:03 am
While traveling through the Midwest section of our great nation, my mind kept noting all the FREEDOM.
First, we exercised our freedom to choose the roads to travel, as we chose to drive through the country using secondary roads instead of the interstate to enjoy the natural beauty of country sides filled with fields of grain. [...]
By Sandra Beckley
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Tagged Freedom, Sarasota National Cemetery, The Patterson Foundation
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September 16, 2011 – 5:15 pm
Acronyms… Those abbreviations, shortenings, condensations etc. that can be substituted for words in our busy lives. But, when these abbreviations are used repeatedly as short cuts, we forget the true meaning. Well, not thinking of what POW-MIA really means and the impact on the victims and their families is unforgivable.
Today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day [...]
By Sandra Beckley
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Tagged Cantigny Park, Colonel McCormick, Miramar National Cemetery
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September 12, 2011 – 8:24 pm
You may be wondering why TPF is so energized and confident that Sarasota National Cemetery is the perfect choice for the military initiative. For the best explanation, we once again look at how TPF focuses on Connective Tissue as New Realities are initiated.
On July 17, 1862, Congress enacted legislation that authorized the President to purchase [...]
By Sandra Beckley
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Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg, National Cemetery Administration, Sarasota National Cemetery
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August 3, 2011 – 9:52 pm
The Patterson Foundation is unique in several ways, but perhaps the most important is their focus on initiating New Realities, determining partners who then connect with individuals, organizations and communities – what is called Connective Tissue. By collaborating with others, we strive to connect and leverage good being done around us for maximum impact.
Following this [...]
By Sandra Beckley
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Tagged Philanthropy
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July 26, 2011 – 10:20 am
The Patterson Foundation (TPF) selected the military as one of its nine legacy initiatives honoring the Patterson family heritage. Jim Patterson attended the United States Military Academy at West Point and rose to the rank of captain during World War II.
As TPF started on the path to launch its vision and focus, the newly founded [...]
By Sandra Beckley
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Tagged Military Initiative, National Cemetery Administration, Sarasota National Cemetery, The Patterson Foundation, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Military Academy at West Point
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July 23, 2011 – 12:07 pm
By Sandra M. Beckely, The Patterson Foundation
Today, we are very excited to share that the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has accepted The Patterson Foundation’s ceremonial enhancement donation for the Sarasota National Cemetery!
We were honored that Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Steve L. Muro, Rep. Vern Buchanan could join members of The Patterson Foundation, including Designation [...]
By Sandra Beckley
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Tagged Abraham Lincoln, National Cemetery Administration, Steve L. Muro, The Patterson Foundation, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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