It's been less than one month. In that time, more than $1 million has been donated to the wife and newly born child of Rylee McCollum, the U.S. Marine from Wyoming who was killed in the suicide bombing terrorist attack that occurred in Afghanistan in late August.
"He protected the airport as Americans and our allies escaped to safety. His mission saved thousands of lives. While Rylee was protecting others, he was killed by a terrorist bomb."
These Marines battle heartbreak in children by collecting Toys For Tots. With almost 1,000 children registered, they stand ready to help in any kind of weather.
Semper Fi Marines! Happy birthday! 241 years ago the United States Marine Corp was spawned right along side the birth of our nation. Ever since then, you "Devil Dogs" have been fighting for our country in every conflict we have faced.
The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration is Saturday, May 14 at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center, 2360 E. Pershing Blvd. from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
While the actual Armed Forces Day is celebrated nationally Saturday, May 21, the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce will recognize and honor these brave men and women a week early...