Hometown Legends Initiative

Almost 250 years ago a legendary nation was founded by legendary men and women who contributed dearly to the cause. Over time these hometown legends became American icons. Legends are born every day in this great nation, and that makes us proud to be American. Happy 4th of July everyone!

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Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day! Your contributions to social justice has improved not just our communities, but the world at large. The very makeup of our communities were formally altered because you dared to dream. Your legend will be taught in schools and studied in universities for years to come.

Merry Christmas, hope that you enjoy your time this holiday season. We would like to take a second to send a special thanks to our hometown legends who are working still to serve our community, even though they could be home with their families. You sacrifice does not go unnoticed.

When hometown legends see their hometown in need they don't just send condolences. They do not just wish they could do something to help. They go out there and do what needs to be done. This legend did not have to go back personally, he could have just donated and left it at that. Fortunately for Mayfield, Kentucky they had Luis Pardo.

Mayfield tornado recovery gets boost from sports figures Former NFL players, an MLB umpire and one of the best basketball players this town has ever seen came to help with money and supplies, including toys for Christmas.

A true hometown legend if we have ever seen one. When the moment of choice came, he chose others instead of himself. That level of selflessness, his ultimate sacrifice, and his sense of duty to his fellow citizens is a testament to the greatness he possessed. Your sacrifice was not in vain, your legacy will live on in every life you saved. Our hearts go out to you and your family.

Oxford High School shooting: Star athlete Tate Myre was willing to sacrifice for others One of the students killed in the Oxford High School shooting was Tate Myre, a star wrestler and football player who always sacrificed for the team.

Another legendary moment from a legendary hometown hero. A simple mistype changed the lives of young men in a Michigan community. It would have been easy to ignore the mistake, but hometown legends tend to seize moments. Read about the full story below:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/12/01/high-school-basketball-players-wrong-phone-number-tom-brady/

High school basketball players in Michigan tried to text their teammate. They ended up talking to Tom Brady. The 14- and 15-year-old boys scored an impromptu meeting with some of the most famous players on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the reigning Super Bowl champions.

Active military and veterans are not the only individuals who sacrifice or feel the absence of their loved ones this holiday season. Often the families of these excellent servicemen are impacted as well. This season if you can please consider donating to organizations like the one below. You may be the only helping hand these individuals and families receive.

https://soldiersangels.org/

Welcome - Soldiers' Angels Soldiers' Angels provides aid, comfort, and resources to the military, veterans, and their families. Will you help us support our troops?

America lost a major hometown legend this morning. From solider to Us Secretary of State, General Powell had dedicated most of his life to serving the people of this nation. We will never forget that calm and steady hand you provided to our service men and women in truly trying times. Rest on Peace General.

Colin Powell, military leader and first Black US secretary of state, dies after complications from Covid-19 Colin Powell, the first Black US secretary of state whose leadership in several Republican administrations helped shape American foreign policy in the last years of the 20th century and the early years of the 21st, has died from complications from Covid-19, his family said on Facebook. He was 84.

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