From Baghdad with Love

Friday November 7, 2008 Luncheon

11:30 am to 1:30 pm

(Doors open at 10:30)

Galleria Ballroom of Fiesta Inn,

2100 South Priest Dr. Tempe, AZ 85282
Benefiting Arizona's Youth by way of:

   Tempe Historical Society                  Kwanis Nuevo Club          Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame

When Marines enter an abandoned house in Fallujah, Iraq, and hear a suspicious noise, they clench their weapons, edge around the corner, and prepare to open fire. What they find during the U.S.led attack on the "most dangerous city on Earth," however, is not an insurgent bent on revenge, but a tiny puppy left behind when most of the city's population fled before the bombing. Despite military law that forbids the keeping of pets, the Marines de flea the pup with kerosene, de-worm him with chewing tobacco, and fill him up on Meals Ready to Eat. Thus begins the dramatic rescue attempt of a dog named Lava and Lava's rescue of at least one Marine, Lieutenant Colonel Jay Kopelman, from the emotional ravages of war. From hardened Marines to war-time journalists to endangered Iraqi citizens, From Baghdad, With Love tells an unforgettable true story of an unlikely band of heroes who learn unexpected lessons about life, death, and war from a mangy little flea-ridden refugee.

  q $10,000 Distinguished Service    q $5,000 Legion of Merit    q $1,000 Silver Star    q $500 Bronze Star

 #________ Seats at $50 ($25 if paid before 9/30/2008)     #________ Books at $20    q Donation: $ ________

  Name:_______________________________________  Corporation: ______________________________

 Address:____________________________________ City, State & Zip:_____________________________       

  Email:______________________________________  Telephone:_________________________________

  Proceeds to benefit: (May select more than one organization if left blank all three will equally benefit)

      q Tempe Historical Society -- Tax ID # 86-0268334 501(c)(3)

 q Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society –Tax ID # 83-0481331 -- 501(c)(3) pending

 q Kiwanis International Nuevo Club -- Tax ID # 23-7352063 -- 501(c)(4)

Checks Payable/Mail to: AVHOF Society, 4980 S. Alma School Rd., Suite A2-619, Chandler, AZ 85248

Add Guest Names to reverse -- If not known please contact before September 30, 2008 with names.

Once again this story demonstrates that even in time of war there is a side to military veterans that has a cause greater than ourselves. Proceeds from the event will benefit Arizona's Youth by way of the Kiwanis International Nuevo Club, Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame and Tempe Historical Societies.

Tickets are  $50 per person ($25 per person if registered and paid before 9/30/2008). Price includes lunch and event. Tables are for ten (10) and may be purchased by adding guests' names and paid by credit/debit card or by printing receipt online and mailing check. Advance payment only to secure price.

Author signed hard back book editions of From Baghdad with Love can purchased in advance on line when registering. Books are $20 each.

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