The Hotwash with CJ

THE HOTWASH WITH CJ PRESENTS: PATRIOT HEATHER A. VIVEIROS, WHITE STAR MOTHER BEVERLY L. FRANKLIN, COUNTRY SINGER/SONG WRITER SHANNA JACKMAN Heather Viveiros MISSION STATEMENT: MY MISSION, MY JOURNEY, MY PASSION, I AM A PROUD AMERICAN CIVILIAN, WHO HONORS AND REMEMBERS ALL WHO SERVE, PRESERVE, PROTECT AND SCRIFICE EVERYDAY FOR OUR NATION AND ALL CIVILIANS LIVING IN IT. MY MISSION IS TO RUN, RUCK, WALK AND CRAWL, BEYONED THE FINISH LINE, FOR THOS WHO CAN’T. MY JOURNEY IS TO HELP BUILD THE BRIDGE AND CONNECT THE GAP BETWEEN THE CIVILIANS AND MILITARY; BY MEETING, EDUCATING AND INSPIRING OTHERS ONE STEP AT A TIME. MY PASSION IS TO SHOW SUPPORT, HONOR AND REMEMBER AL WHO SERVE, PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE AND NEVER FORGET THOSE WHO PAID, THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE AND THE GOLD STAR FAMILIES THEY LEAVE BEHIND. NEVER FORGET, THE SELFLESS SACRIFICE THEY MADE FOR US, ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL! BEVERLY L. FRANKLIN White Star Mother of Army Sergeant Michael T. Franklin who was born July 17, 1979 in Newport, RI. Michael was assigned to the 115th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Ft. Hood, TX. On September 27, 2010, Michael, a two-tour veteran of the Iraq War who was diagnosed with, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 1 month earlier, died under tragic circumstances in his home in Fort Hood, Texas. SHANNA JACKMAN Based out of Central Massachusetts, Shanna Jackman is a singer/songwriter, Nashville recording artist and most importantly a proud American. Shanna debuted her Nashville album in 2013 and over the years has spent much of her time performing the National Anthem for various Military events. Also a public safety dispatcher, Shanna juggles a busy schedule but still finds time to always give back to her community.

Scott Mcewen has done so much it's unreal, I'll post all of it on the event page.Scott McEwen (1961- ) is a trial attorney in San Diego, California. Scott works with and provides support for several military charitable organizations, including the Seal Team Foundation.Scott’s interest in military history, intense patriotism, and experience with long-range hunting rifles, compelled him to accurately record the battlefield experiences of Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in United States military history. M “American Sniper is the inside story of what it’s like to be in war.Jake and Jeska- Jake is a Veteran of the US Navy Seavees. Jeska was born and raised in Two Harbors, Minnesota. She grew up singing in the church and found the power of music at a young age. After high school, she pursued a cosmotology career but put her life on hold to raise her child. She is currently enjoying motherhood and the ability to pursue her music. Jake and Jeska have only been performing a short while, but there is no doubting their musical chemistry and desire to inspire. They have an Americana style to their music with a soulful sound. Veterans Voyage 360 seeking sponsors and contributors for the first-ever solo, non-stop, and unsupported journey across three oceans around the world by human powered rowboat in January 2017. The purpose of this epic voyage is to raise awareness and resources for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) treatment and rehabilitation. These two devastating conditions, sometimes causing the break-up of families and Veteran suicide, have risen to epidemic proportions since 9/11 and the War on Terror. Twenty two wonderful men and woman who have served their country faithfully are taking their lives each day. This is far above the National average, it is unacceptable, and it has to be stopped.

Vision: – To ensure the best quality of life for our nation’s retired Military Working Dogs and Police K-9 Heroes through providing assistance with medical costs, food and end of duty services. Purpose: – To educate the public on the costs and responsibilities of adopting a retired K-9 Hero. – To help cover or offset all medical, food and end of duty costs for retired K-9 Heroes. – To ensure each K-9 Hero is rewarded with health and the way of life that they deserve for their faithful and loyal service. Additionally: Retired Military Working Dogs and Police K-9 Heroes accepted into Project K-9 Hero will have up to $3,000.00 per year in medical costs covered for them. Project K-9 Hero will also cover the K-9’s food costs and have food shipped directly to the owner’s residence. Project K-9 Hero additionally provides $500.00 to the owner when the K-9 is deceased for cremation or burial service. Any remaining funds out of the $3000.00 annual medical allotment will go into our general emergency medical fund available to all K-9’s in our program for surgeries or other medical expenses that may exceed the annual benefit. This is all, of course, dependent on funding raised through donations. Jason Johnson has a passion for Police K-9’s and he has dedicated his life to working with them, as well as training and taking care of them. Jason believes that Police K-9’s perform selflessly for the departments and agencies they work for, and in return, they are not offered that same respect, in their retirement years, by those they served.

Joseph Lawrence Annello was born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 5, 1933. After graduating high school he enlisted in the US Army on April 24, 1950. CSM Anello has served in every leadership position from squad leader through Division Command Sergeant Major. He retired from the US Army on August 1, 1970 and pursue furthering his education. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA in 1974. In 1954 he attended the US Army Language School, Monterey, CA (now the Defense Language Institute) and graduated as a Japanese Language Linguist. Continued serving the US Government until retiring in 1998. Married to my wife, Joan, formerly Jung Ae Choi, of Busan, Korea, on June 19, 1959. Was assigned to four tours of duty in Korea between years, 1950 to 1967. Served the first tour as a squad leader in the machine gun platoon, H Company 7th RCT, 3rd Infantry Division. Was severely wounded and captured by the Chinese in April 1951. Rescued/escaped on June 1, 1951. Assigned as the Operations Sergeant, 8057th ASU, Bupyung, during the 2nd and 3rd tours, the last tour as the Sergeant Major, Detachment R, Korean Military Advisory Group, Taegu. Also, served three tours in Japan, the last assignment as CSM at HQ, US Army, Japan, Camp Zama, 1967 to 1970. Awards and Decorations include: Combat Infantry Badge, US Presidential Unit Citation badge, Korean Presidential Citation badge, Silver Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Prisoner of War Medal, Good Conduct Medal (7th Award), Japanese Occupation Medal, Korean Service Medal (3 Battle stars), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, United Nations Korean Service Medal, and several other service medals.

Thomas Hamill is an American civilian contractor who was employed by Haliburton as a truck convey commander to deliver fuel to U.S. Forces at Baghdad International Airport. in 9 April 2004 "Good Friday" Tommy was conducting a convey with an armed escort of U.S. Forces when the convey was attacked by heavy enemy fire and a well emplaced ambush. Five of Tommy's drivers and two Soldiers were killed in the firefight/ambush. During the ensuing firefight, Tommy made a valiant attempt to communicate his position via his laptop, prior to sending his message for help he was struck in the right arm by enemy fire. The training Tommy received prior to deployment kicked in and he remembered he needed to get low to the ground and look for cover. Tommy had used two socks to try and dress his gunshot wound which was still bleeding heavily and made crawling almost impossible. A small Iraqi boy pointed towards him and gave away his location and he was quickly captured by one of the insurgents.