Francisco Urena ๐บ๐ธ
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Marine Corps Combat Vet - Ardent advocate for Veterans & their families - surfski ocean paddler
Massachusetts, USA
Joined January 2012
To All Who Served, Thank You! ๐บ๐ฒ Happy Veterans Day.
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Thinking of these Marines and their families. Especially the Reynolds family of Leomister, Massachusetts. Captain Matthew Tomkiewicz, 27 Captain Ross Reynolds, 27 Gunnery Sergeant James Speedy, 30 Corporal Jacob Moore, 24 Rest easy, and Semper Fi Marines.
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Thank you to the thousands who lined the route for fallen Marine Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo's procession to her hometown of #LawrenceMA. Your presence from Boston to Lawrence comforted this new #GoldStarFamily. While they are in pain, they know they're not alone.
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The beautiful Merrimack River awaits you for our 11th Great Stone Dam Classic Canoe, Kayak, & SUP Race on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Registration opens @ 9am Please join us for this family friendly event. For more information, please visit our website: https://t.co/3aFqBlIs4N
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This weekend was especially hard on Veterans and Gold Star Families. I know, because I heard from many of you. If you need help processing what is happening in #Afghanistan, call 877-WAR-VETS /(927-8387) to find your nearest @DeptVetAffairs Vet Center. https://t.co/C2FwlCY7pB
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Happy Birthday America! On this #IndependenceDay let us remember the Patriots who risked it all to build our nation. A land not built on fear, but on courage and imagination. May she always remain a land of freedom and opportunity. Wishing you and yours a very Happy #4thOfJuly ๐บ๐ฒ
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Do you know a military Veteran or their immediate dependents who is struggling financially? A very unique program to Massachusetts Vets & families is available for times like these. Connect with your VSO for more information. Visit https://t.co/mjBDiw7ISy to see if you qualify.
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The Massachusetts Veteran Benefit Calculator will help you determine if you are eligible for financial assistance through the Chapter 115 benefits program.
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Happy 76th Anniversary, #GIBill! President Franklin D Roosevelt signed this unprecedented act of legislation compensating returning service members returning from war in 1944. Today we celebrate all of you who have used the GI Bill and โreturned to civil lifeโ with great success.
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Get tested for COVID-19 if you have any symptoms or have been around someone who tested positive. Find a test site at https://t.co/2pGUCFpbhB
#covid19MA
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#PTSDAwarenessMonth โ If you have gone through a traumatic experience, it is normal to feel lots of emotions. You may start to feel better after days or weeks, but sometimes, these feelings donโt go away. Seeking help is not weakness. https://t.co/1NCamdlZrz
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Great to join Mass. Military Support Fdn., @RobSantiagoVets, @Urena, the @Gillette team for the Food4Vets event in #Southie. The organization distributed a 14 day food supply for veterans. Supporting military families is always important, especially during these difficult times.
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Today I was honored to issue a proclamation declaring June 19, 2020 as Juneteenth in Massachusetts. #Juneteenth2020 is an opportunity to recommit ourselves to the goal of creating a more equal and just society. ๐Read more: https://t.co/BrYM20PV6X
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Today is #Juneteenth โ commemorating the emancipation from slavery in the United States. It marks the day in 1865, when the last slaves were set free by Union Soldiers following the #AmericanCivilWar #Freedom Learn more: https://t.co/hE7fhjlJHq
@NMAAHC #CivilWar
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This Saturday, Food4Vets is visiting Gillette Headquarters in South Boston. If you are a veteran in need of food, register here for a 14 day supply: https://t.co/GzgIK3AizA
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58,318 names are displayed on the Vietnam Wall in Washington, DC. A local effort is underway in #FallRiverMA and making great progress to complete an 80% replica memorial at Bicentennial Park. Congrats to planning Chairman Joe Marshall and your committee on the efforts. ๐บ๐ฒ
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The Battle of Bunker Hill occurred #OnThisDay June 17, 1775 during the #RevolutionaryWar. An important day in US ๐บ๐ฒ history which proved the skill and willingness of the Continental troops to fight for freedom, rights and liberty.
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COVID-19 can spread easily among large groups in close contact. If you attended a large gathering in the past two weeks, you can get tested at no cost to you. Visit this website for test locations: https://t.co/2pGUCFpbhB
#covid19MA
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Today in #NahantMA joining @AmericanLegion Post 215 members for a flag retirement ceremony #FlagDay๐บ๐ฒ A long standing tradition to properly dispose of used, worn, thorned and unserviceable US flags. Have flag needing to be disposed of? Drop them off at a local Veterans' Post.
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Today, on June 14, we celebrate #FlagDay๐บ๐ฒ adopted #OTD in 1777, as the stars and stripes. A symbol of freedom, liberty, hope & opportunity. Also, a very Happy Birthday to the @USArmy & all those who have served in it. โ 245 years of being #ArmyStrong. Formed #OTD in 1775!
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