The Pony Express and Reno Rodeo Association will honor veterans at the 100 Year Anniversary of the Reno Rodeo on Patriots Night.
On June 21, 2019 in the Reno Rodeo Main Arena, The National Pony Express Association (NPEA) will be delivering Pony Letters for Veterans via horseback at the Reno Rodeo on Patriots Night. These letters will be handed over to the Veterans Coalition. Come to the Rodeo wearing your red, white, and blue on Patriots Night to take part in this special this very event.
We need you… The NPEA and the Reno Rodeo are asking for help from the public to write letters to veterans to be carried in the Mochila (mail bag) at the Reno Rodeo. We want to deliver a huge bag of letters for this important event. Join us in this unique opportunity to show your appreciation to our veterans. The letters will receive a special stamp indthat they were carried on horseback by the Pony Express. There is no cost for sending as many letters as you like. The letters will be delivered to the Veterans Coalition for distribution to our U.S. Veterans.
More Information: https://nationalponyexpress.org/npea-events/rodeo/
Mail Letters to:
Pony Express Letters for Veterans
c/o Reno Rodeo
PO Box 12335
Reno, NV 89510
DEADLINE: Letters must be received by June 15, 2019
“The Nevada Veterans Coalition is proud to partner with the [National] Pony Express Association and the Reno Rodeo in their Veterans Appreciation event to distribute hand written letter to northern Nevada Veterans. The letters we receive from the community-at-large will be given to our veterans of WWII, Korea, Vietnam and even the Gulf War. Many of these veterans who served our country and gave up their youth have never heard the words “thank you for your service” or “welcome home“. These letters may well be the only “thank you” they will get in their lifetime.” –
Brett G. PalmerPresident, Nevada Veterans Coalition
You can use your own stationary or one of the templates on our website. Not sure what to write? Pony Express provided some text suggestions on their website. Every letter written will positively touch the life of a veteran. Help us have a full mochila on Patriots Night to present to the Nevada Veterans Coalition. For templates and suggestions go to https://nationalponyexpress.org/npea-events/rodeo/
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY – We would like to ask educators and youth group leaders to help by using this event as an educational project for young people to write letters to veterans. Educators please contact us for more information: NPEARodeo@gmail.com or https://nationalponyexpress.org/npea-events/rodeo/ Suggested lesson plan will be available on our website.
SAMPLE LETTERS TO A VETERAN
- Liberty comes at a price and the men and women who serve our country are willing to pay that price for our freedom and for peace. Today, we thank you, we salute you, we honor you Veterans!
- May God forever bless our servicemen and women. I have nothing but honor and gratitude to show to you today and always.
- Often, we don’t dwell on the dangers that face our servicemen and women as they work to protect our freedom. But, it is there. Today we honor and celebrate those who are willing to put their lives on the line for millions of Americans through their service in our armed forces. We are grateful to each and every one of you.
- My appreciation for you is deep and my admiration for you is even deeper. Thank you so much for your service.
- Your heart is not like everyone else’s. It is special. It is made of gold. It is as precious and strong as diamonds. It is the heart of a veteran an American hero and it’s invaluable and priceless. You are appreciated today and always.
- May the flag wave boldly with its vibrant and glorious hues Honoring Veterans like you today with the beautiful red, white, and blue!
- More than just a citizen you’re a defender and valuable member of the very glue that holds our country together. We appreciate your sacrifice for our freedom.
- Thank you so much, soldier, for your dedication to our great nation. I am so very proud of you!
- Thanks for keeping us safe.
- Dear Veteran, thank you for protecting our country. Thank you for fighting for our freedom. I hope you can come home on the holiday If you can’t our thoughts will be with you. And kick the bad guys butts!
- Thank you for your dedication. For your service. For your sacrifice. Your hard work and long hours and time away from family is a sacrifice. You are appreciated.
Judd Gregg, US Senator
“The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment.”
VETERANS APPRECIATION EVENTS – After the letters are delivered to the Nevada Veterans Coalition at the Reno Rodeo, representatives from the NPEA in Pony Express uniform will be visiting veterans. Together with the Veterans Coalition we will distribute letters and attend Veterans Appreciation Events. Please send many letters to make our visits more meaningful.
The National Pony Express Association (NPEA) is an all-volunteer, historical Non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization with the purpose of identifying, re-establishing and marking the original Pony Express National Historic Trail, from St. Joseph, Missouri, via Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada to Sacramento, California.
The NPEA will be participating in the following 100th Anniversary Reno Rodeo events:
Reno Rodeo Patriots Night – June 21, 2019 – Evening Show Starts at 7:00 pm
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