News Channel Five Nashville – Story on Project 365 Vets
News Channel Five out of Nashville, Tennessee interviewed us about Project 365. The story aired at 10 P.M. tonight. Thank you Aundrea and Bob for being so gracious and helping me feel at more at ease.
Mid-State Mom Honors Veterans With Blog – NewsChannel5.com | Nashville News, Weather & Sports
A mid-state mother of five had a simple idea about how to honor veterans. Tina Shang went back to school and was told by a teacher that a blog is a good way to improve her writing. So she started one, committed to telling veteran’s stories each day of the year. It’s already taken off.
“I served three years in Iraq before I was injured. It was June 11th, 2004, the day that would change me forever,” Shang recited from veteran Brandi Surplis’ entry.
Shang is giving veterans a voice by allowing them to tell their own stories, in their own words on a blog she created called 365 Veterans.
“You don’t have to lose a leg to be my hero,” Shang said. “You served your country and I want to honor you.”
For 365 days she hopes to share a veteran’s story.
“I never thought about what I did. I guess it was a job I signed up to do,” Surplis said.
It’s a job, with Shang’s help, Surplis can now share with the world.
You can see the video through the link above. Thank you all for your continued support and to all of our veterans thank you for sharing your stories and lives with us.
Congratulations on the interview. This is quite an accomplishment.
Thank you very much Nicole.
Tina,
I’m glad for the increased exposure. Good work! –John
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I am so pleased for you Tina. This should increase your visibility.
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Another awesome step in the right direction for Tina Shang & Project 365 Veterans! Congratulations!
That is awesome! Congratulations!
Thank you.
That’s awesome! Congratulations, and thanks for letting those who have served us tell their stories!
Debbie it is our honor to be able to share these stories. Thank you all for being so supportive not only of this project but of our service men and women and our veterans.
It’s my pleasure to support, and I am honored to do it. I have a close friend whose son served in Iraq, was injured 8 days after he got there. Even after many surgeries and long recovery time, he wanted to go back. He is still serving today. Take a look at this clip from his brother, who wrote a song about the experience. Perhaps you can se it or contact him for a story. http://youtu.be/KF65svbGIrc
I’ll be happy to make an introduction to the family if you like.
I know you are not in this for praise and recognition, but congratulations and know that you are heroes in your own right for taking the initiative to honor our heroes.
Thank you Alan.
You ladies deserve recognition for your hard work. Congratulations to you both.
Thank you Jueseppi, we appreciate that.