The legacy we leave behind for our children

As a teen, I was very self-centered and was only worried about my individuality. I know now, because of my personal actions, I hurt several people feelings throughout my teenage years. If it was not for Cal Farley’s staff members I would never have had the chance to learn about selfless service, honor, integrity, and family. During my four years at Cal Farley’s I was molded into the person I am today. So when I graduated from Cal Farley’s boys ranch in Amarillo Texas joining the military seem to be the appropriate thing to do. I fit right in because of my advanced knowledge of duty, country, and selfless service. As I look back on my 17 a half years of service, even though I became disabled in combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, I have had the privilege of knowing many great soldiers. It seems that my life has come to a full circle because I now belong to the Cal Farley’s boys ranch alumni Association, which directly aligns with my passion of building a Veterans Memorial at Cal Farley’s boys ranch in Amarillo Texas and supporting the elderly. This Association assists in crisis management for senior citizens throughout the United States. According to SeniorJournal.com, “Among most countries, the U.S. is at or near the bottom in nine key areas of health support:” 1. Infant mortality and low birth weight; 2. Injuries and homicides; 3. Teenage pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections; 4. Prevalence of HIV and AIDS; 5. Drug-related deaths; 6. Obesity and diabetes; 7. heart disease; 8. chronic lung disease; and 9. disability. 40.3 million [The number of people who were 65 and older in the United States on April 1, 2010, accounting for 13 percent of the total population. In 2010, this age group was larger than in any other decennial census, up from 31.2 million in 1990 and 35.0 million in 2000.] Source: The Older Population: 2010 http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/briefs/c2010br-09.pdf

The fact is millions of people are reaching the age of senior citizen, and need our assistance either now or in the near future. Cal Farley’s boys ranch alumni Association through crisis management is reaching out to assist many of these senior citizen. There is a different element in which Cal Farley’s alumni are faced with. This element is based on the fact each of these children faced then, and many of them face today; either they did not or do not have a normal family structure to support them as senior citizens. I know many of the readers support needed out-of-country missions, but I propose we should first take care of our own Americans first before sending funding out of the country. By supporting Cal Farley’s boys ranch alumni Legacy program we can not only take care of senior citizen but also provide crisis management for people within our borders who truly need our support. Legacy program not only assists senior citizens but also provides scholarships to all Cal Farley’s associates and performs mentor-ship programs to assist in developing young adults into productive partners in our society. By becoming a legacy part you can assist in efforts to provide crisis management in situation like this: In 2013 a senior citizen arrived back from a foreign country and started their new job. Within the first week this person had a massive heart attack, and because this person did not have a family member to help them out, the alumni Association stepped in and provide crisis management in the form of providing a month’s worth of food through Walmart cards to this individual. This action gave this person a chance to heal up until they were able to go back to work. Without the donation of others, Cal Farley’s alumni who do not have families would not be able to receive assistance when severe situations like this happen. Help us to be able to provide crisis management by becoming a Legacy partner. Whether it is five dollars a month or a one-time donation every little bit helps and is appreciate. To receive more information about the Cal Farley’s legacy program please click here: Legacy Program Each year the CFBRAA is able to provide services which are not duplicated by Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. Efforts of the Alumni Association are targeted for services and support for alumni members. Scholarships and Special Needs support are available through the Alumni Association thanks to the generous support of alumni members, supporters, sponsors and corporate donations. We hope you too will join our efforts and make a gift online today to help us help our alumni families. Remember even a five dollars donation helps assist in crisis management.
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Thank you in advance for your support Remember to add in “Legacy partner” in the notes section of your donation to ensure continued assistance for the elderly and disabled

Veterans thank you for your service

Here is what is going on with the Cal Farley's Veterans Memorial booster drive: There is only 24 hours left to order your limited edition Cal Farley's Veterans Memorial Supporter T-shirt. After 3 PM November 12 no other orders will be taken. Ronald Reagan once said, "History teaches that war begins when governments believe the price of aggression is cheap." Few can understand the true price of the freedoms we enjoy every day because it’s not a fight that has been experienced firsthand. However, one thing is and always will be certain. It is because of those who are ready and willing to serve and sacrifice for the common good that we continue to be the greatest nation on earth." I cannot express my gratitude enough to every veteran, but as stated by George Bush Junior on board of the USS Intrepid - New York, NY on November 11, 2008 “These noble Americans are our sons and daughters. They are our fathers and mothers. They are our family and they are our friends. They leave home to do the work of patriots -- and they lead lives of quiet dignity when they return. Today we send a clear message to all who have worn the uniform: Thank you for your courage, thank you for your sacrifice, and thank you for standing up when your nation needed you most. We have a moral obligation to support our families, and we have a moral obligation to support our veterans.” I really do appreciate any help with our booster drive. We now have over 61 T-shirts ordered and have raised $697, with 24 hours left in our booster drive. It is now crunch time because production of the T-shirts will start on Tuesday, 12 November. If you have not ordered a T-shirt, time is running out to get your limited edition Cal Farley's veterans memorial supporter T-shirt! At this time I am asking everyone copy the below statement and paste it to your Facebook page or WordPress page in support of building a memorial for veterans through the Cal Farley's booster drive. /////////////// There is only 24 hours left to put your order in to receive a limited edition Cal Farley’s Veterans Memorial T-shirt! Click Here to Order Now: https://www.booster.com/cfbraa /////////////// Thank you for your support For Cal Farley's Veterans

3 days left to get your Cal Farley Veterans Memorial supporter T-Shirt

I really do appreciate the help with our booster drive. We now have over 60 T-shirts ordered and have raised $678, with three days left in our booster drive. It is now crunch time because production of the T-shirts will start on Tuesday, 12 November. If you have not ordered a T-shirt, time is running out to get your limited edition Cal Farley's veterans memorial supporter At this time I am asking everyone copy the below statement and paste it to your Facebook page or WordPress page in support of building a memorial for veterans through the Cal Farley's booster drive. /////////////// There is only three days left to put your order in! Click Here to Order Now: https://www.booster.com/cfbraa /////////////// Thank you for your support For Cal Farley's Veterans

Veterans Remembered

Please enjoy the video. Monday November 11th is a fitting day for the end of our Veterans Memorial T-shirt drive. As you watch this video please keep in mind that at least one of hundreds, of Cal Farley graduates, has been in the military between the period of World War II and our present engagements in Afghanistan and the Middle East. These American warriors came from humble beginnings at the ranch, but because of what they learned at the Cal Farley’s and their willingness to overcome unthinkable odds, we have the lifestyle afforded to us today. Every night when we go to bed each of us should remember that there are several of our brothers and sisters on guard, watching over us as we sleep. Many of us decided to join military service based upon the influences and ideology we learned from growing up in a place which solely survived on the donations of the public. We also should remember, because of these basic values many of Cal Farley’s soldiers were highly decorated because of their selfless service. Let me have the privilege of sharing a few bullets from my bronze star and Army commendation medal with the V-device award receive during Afghanistan and Iraq military engagements. In no way am I trying to place a feather in my hat, but instead I am trying to explain what these Cal Farley’s soldiers go through and the extent of their dedication to protect and to serve. Here are a few bullets from both awards: • Staff Sergeant Linam deployed is mortar team to the Pesh River Valley for a period of 60 days, living in the most austere conditions. While there, they fired over 400 rounds destroying over 16 enemy observation points and entry forms, thus denying the anti-coalition military use of the Pesh River Valley. • Staff Sergeant Linam deployed is mortar team to the Tagab Valley in support of combat operations and led his men in numerous call for fire missions, destroying an unknown number of ACM fighters. During one of the engagements, the threat of the forward operation base being overrun was great and staff Sergeant Linam used a handheld 60 mm mortar in different locations to defend the fort operation base; risking his own life to save fellow soldiers. • Sergeant first class Linam, United States Army, distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service to the United States as second platoon Sergeant for “A” company, one/180th infantry Battalion, task force 134, multinational force Iraq, Baghdad Iraq. • Sergeant first class Linam recovered written intelligence of the enemy and had taken great care to secure this information. The intelligence was later discovered to be highly vital to the security and stability of the company. On numerous accounts Sergeant first class Linam advised officers in charge on tactical and technical solutions developing within and around the facility and insured personnel and equipment accountability for over $10 million worth of government equipment and structures. He displayed flexibility and foresight that comes with experience. Coupled with his excellent decision-making and leadership style he inspired subordinate leaders and soldiers to accomplish numerous missions and additional tasks assigned to them. He also responded and played a key role in ensuring that all detainees were treated with dignity and respect according to the Hague and Geneva Convention and the customary law of war. This is just my story of two combat engagements while in the military, but each Cal Farley Veteran has their own unique story. Between now and Memorial Day on Monday November 11 Please, step up and order a T-shirt to support all of Cal Farley’s veterans who have given their selfless service to ensure our freedoms. Without your direct support of the building of Cal Farley’s Veterans Memorial these veterans will remain un-honored. Finally for a mere $24 donation, we have the chance to build a monument for Cal Farley’s veterans, which will inspire not only the people who see it, but also will show the children growing up there(for years to come) that they too can aspire to greater heights. Order your Cal Farley’s Veterans Memorial’s supporters T-shirt by clicking here: https://www.booster.com/cfbraa

Support Cal Farley's Veterans

The Veterans Memorial T-shirt drive has almost reach the $600 Mark. We now have 53 shirts ordered. We only need 40 more shirts to break the $1000 sub-goal Mark. Let us make a strong run to finish, and order at least one T-shirt per person along with talking to our friends about ordering a shirt. There is only seven more days left to order your personalized Veterans Memorial T-shirt. Just Click on the Link below https://www.booster.com/cfbraa

Cal Farley's Veterans Memorial update

At this time together we are working very hard to provide Cal Farley’s Veterans, a memorial at Cal Farley’s in Amarillo, Texas. Now that we have reached the 50 T-shirts ordered preliminary goal each T-shirt ordered after this point raises the percentage of funds which will go to the building of the memorial at Cal Farley’s. Let me explain, from 1 to 50 the percentage going directly to the printing of the shirts was 52%. From this point on each T-shirt ordered drops the percent of printing cost. It is now the time to step up and order a T-shirt, if you have not done so already, because the more that is ordered the more funding will be given to the alumni Association to build The Veterans Memorial. At this point we have raised over $500, we have 641 Facebook likes, and about that many Twitter posts. Great job so far but we still have 8 more days left to reach our goal of 250 Veterans Memorial Supporter T-shirts ordered. As you well know, our veterans stepped up to the request of our nation and now it is time for us to step up and honor them. Thank you for choosing to make a $24 contribution toward the building of a Veterans Memorial Monument. All donations will go to the alumni association toward the building of the Veterans monument. Below is one recommendation of what the memorial could look like.. Please pass the word so we can join together and make this memorial a reality. Click on this link: http://www.calfarleysboysranchalumni.org/

Veterans Memorial to Be Built Cal Farley

Great job so far we only need 2 T-shirts to reach the 50 T-shirt ordered amount. If you have not ordered a limited edition veterans T-shirt yet you need to do so soon because, as you can see below, there are only a few more days left in the booster drive. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you who have per-ordered a Cal Farley’s Veterans Memorial supporter T-shirt. It is because of people like you that we will be able to move forward with the building of a Veterans Memorial at Cal Farley’s in Amarillo, Texas. Please pass the word and the below websites to your friends and colleagues. https://www.booster.com/cfbraa

Update to the building of a Veterans Memorial at Cal Farley's

Great job so far we only need 2 T-shirts to reach the 50 T-shirt ordered amount. If you have not ordered a limited edition veterans T-shirt yet you need to do so soon because, as you can see below, there are only a few more days left in the booster drive. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you who have per-ordered a Cal Farley’s Veterans Memorial supporter T-shirt. It is because of people like you that we will be able to move forward with the building of a Veterans Memorial at Cal Farley’s in Amarillo, Texas. Please pass the word and the below websites to your friends and colleagues. https://www.booster.com/cfbraa

I am a child of Cal Farley's boys ranch

Between the years of 1976 and 1978 I was a young teenager from a divorce family. I as many other teenagers in situations as I was, made so many wrong decision and was definitely heading in the wrong direction. What is sad is, most of the people that I hung around with at that time in my life are now either dead or in jail. I lived with my stepfather because my mother was not able to provide for my welfare. I was one of the lucky ones though. Since my stepfather could no longer control my actions he enlisted the help of Cal Farley’s boys ranch in Amarillo, Texas, and by the time I started my freshman year in 1978, I was assigned to Bridwell dorm at the ranch. Although I fought tooth and nail against the staff rules during the first year, a man, my dorm parent, Winston Chandler was able to change my outlook and perspective of who I wanted to be in the future. During the first year, I can remember many days of being on restriction because of my actions. It is kind of funny, I got real good with a Sling Blade, and I believe I cut most of the grass around our dorm hundreds of times. The fact is the ranch provided me a future, which was different than the one I was previously going to have. After graduating Cal Farley’s boys ranch I moved back to Marlow, Oklahoma. In 1982 Oklahoma jobs were scarce, but because of the training and skills I received from Cal Farley’s boys ranch through F.F.A., I was able to secure a job within two weeks. and by the end of that summer, I had decided to join the military and I soon graduated from basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia as an infantry soldier. 1987 1987 The next time I met a fellow boy’s rancher was in 1987. After accident I had at Fort Jackson South Carolina. I needed x-rays and was sent to the military hospital. I can remember laying on the cold table as my chest was hurting from of falling off of the repelling training tower. The next face I saw surprised me. It was a young man, Kevin McKinney, who was my roommate at Cal Farley’s boys ranch and he was the x-ray technician assigned to take care of me. It is funny how after so many years you can run into someone who was your friend, and are still there for you in your time of need. This is exactly what I am talking about when we are asking for the public’s help in building a Veterans Memorial at Cal Farley’s boys ranch. Cal Farley’s boys ranch is a completely non-profit organization and is only run through the donations and support of the public. At the time I was at the ranch there was only boys, but for the past 30 + years, boys and girls have been able to receive the same benefits I received as a boy’s rancher; through Cal Farley’s Girlstown USA and Boys ranch. The fact is hundreds of Girlstown and boys ranch alumni have served in the military and some have paid the ultimate price. It is these veterans I stand up for, and ask a small token to be donated to the Cal Farley’s Veterans Memorial fund through buying a limited edition Veterans Supporter T-shirt. Help us raise over $3000 to build a Veterans memorial at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch Alumni Association seeks help in the costs of building a memorial for boys and girls of the Boys Ranch and Girlstown, who have served and or have died defending our great nation. If we reach 250 shirts sold we will earn over $3200 which is just a start of what the cost will be. Shirts will be delivered approximately November the 26th after the close date of November the 11th. All funds raised will go to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch Alumni Association to help in the building of the Veterans Memorial. At this time we have: over 500 Facebook likes and 38 T-shirts purchased with 14 Days to Go. The goal is 250 Shirt. So as you can see we are definitely needing your assistance in not only ordering a T-shirt but also passing on this information through your personal websites and possibly even the companies you work for. Please click on this link to make your order: Reserve Yours Today If you need additional information about our organization here are the links: Cal Farley’s boys ranch alumni Association Boys Ranch Girlstown USA https://www.booster.com/cfbraa Order your limited edition Cal Farley’s Memorial support T-shirt before they run out!

Veterans Memorial at Cal Farley's

Great job so far we are at 35 shirts ordered! Please pass the word and placed links on your websites or your social network pages like Facebook and Twitter. Again thank you for your support on this needed project. https://www.booster.com/cfbraa.
   


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Please pass this information to Organizations and Companies that would be interested, in having their contributions identified with a Veterans Memorial, especially one at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch. Please contact Bobby Sarpalius at bobby@sarpserv.com for further information. Thank you for your friendship. Please pass the word, and the below Link, along so we can get together and find the funds to make this Veterans Memorial a reality. Your efforts and donation truly does help our joint cause for Veterans.
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Great job everyone, please continue to link this website to your home Facebook page and personal websites. We have now sold 11 T-shirts in 2 days, and have only a few days more that these T-shirts will be available. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has bought a T-shirt to support the building of a Memorial for Veterans at Cal Farley's in Amarillo, Texas. Please log on to the below website and order your "Veterans Memorial Supporter" T-shirt today. https://www.booster.com/cfbraa

Help us raise over $3000 to build a Veterans memorial at Cal Farleys Boys Ranch. Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch Alumni Association seeks help in the costs of building a memorial for boys and girls of the Boys Ranch and Girlstown, who have served and or have died defending our great nation. If we reach 250 shirts sold we will earn over $3200. Shirts will be delivered approximately 2 weeks after the close date. All funds raised will go to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch Alumni. 7 T-shirts Sold so far in the first 10 hours Gildan Ultra Cotton T-shirt Sizes: YXS - 4XL View Sizing Line-Up 21 Days to Go 250 Shirt Goal $24 Buy Now

Web address: https://www.booster.com/cfbraa 30 Facebook Supporters More about this campaign Special Needs Info: Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch Alumni Association seeks to help meet special needs of alumni with resources available. Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch Alumni Support Services already addresses many of those needs. This Association seeks to avoid duplication of those efforts and effectively address additional needs. The purpose of the Special Needs Policy of the CFBRAA is to provide guidance in allocation of available resources for assisting former residents of Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch or Girlstown USA and their families in dealing with financial needs. Scholarship Info The purpose of the Scholarship Policy of the CFBRAA is to provide guidance in allocation of available resources for assisting CFBRAA members and their families in achieving educational goals. Educational goals may include pursuit of a degree, certification, or qualification for a job or position. Educational goals may involve taking courses to enrich one’s personal life, or better qualify one to enrich the lives of others. Thank you for choosing to make a $24 contribution to the Cal Farley's Boys Ranch Alumni Association The web site for information is http://www.calfarleysboysranchalumni.org/ All donations go to the alumni association to help alumni in crisis and toward the building of the Veterans Memorial monument.click here