In 2006, Soldiers’ Angels requested help of then Governor John Hoeven to sign the first ever Day of the Deployed proclamation in honor of deployed warriors from North Dakota.  A growing nationwide movement, Day of the Deployed has been celebrated every October 26 since 2006 with events, parties, governors’ proclamation and pomp and circumstance in honor of our nation’s deployed troops and their families.

The proclamation grew over the years to have over 40 governors across the nation signing their own state proclamation honoring the service members in the state they governed. While this declaration of troop support has been honored state by state, it is time to make Day of the Deployed a National Day of Honor.
Again Soldiers’ Angels requested the help of John Hoeven, who is now a US Senator.

HOEVEN CALLS FOR NATIONAL ‘DAY OF THE DEPLOYED’ TO RECOGNIZE SOLDIERS’ SACRIFICES

 

http://www.hoeven.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=4cdd94b8-ee82-4508-8557-8add90ffdfc9 

AUGUST 2, 2011 WASHINGTON – Building on his resolution as North Dakota’s governor, Senator John Hoeven introduced S. Res. 253, a resolution in the U.S. Senate to designate Oct. 26, 2011, as “Day of the Deployed” in recognition of the sacrifices of U.S. servicemen and women currently deployed around the world. 
“Our men and women in uniform work tirelessly to serve our country and protect our freedoms, and we cannot do enough to thank them and their families for the sacrifices they willingly make. A national ‘Day of the Deployed’ would be a meaningful recognition of our soldiers’ dedication and the American people’s appreciation,” Hoeven said.
In North Dakota, Hoeven launched Oct. 26 as “Day of the Deployed” in 2006, in support of Soldiers’ Angels, a nonprofit organization that aids deployed American military personnel and their families. In 2010, 40 states had joined the effort, proclaiming a “Day of the Deployed.”
Hoeven is engaging other senators to support the resolution so it can pass the Senate.

Americans are encouraged to reaffirm their patriotism and allegiance to our flag and country, and to honor our brave men and women in uniform who are selflessly putting their lives on the line to protect and preserve our way of life.

Soldiers’ Angels is asking your support of S. Res. 253 by communicating the importance of this national day of honor to your state senators by simply sending them a letter, email or phone call requesting they co-sponsor S. Res. 253 with Senator John Hoeven.
Locate your state leadership: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

October 26 is a day of honor recognizing our deployed service members and their families, originated by Soldiers' Angels a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit with hundreds of thousands of volunteers providing aid and comfort to the men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, veterans and their families. (Tax ID# 20-058-3415). Questions regarding Day of the Deployed will be answered at DayoftheDeployed@SoldiersAngels.org