[Ansteorra] Bryn Gwlad Candlemans Tournament of Honor- 22 Too Many

[Chris Zakes via Ansteorra]

I don't fight on the armored field, but I would be happy to contribute my
time as a marshal for this tournament. What time is it planned to start?

-Tivar Moondragon

On Thu, Jan 28, 2016 at 7:55 AM, Helene Dalassene via Ansteorra <
ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org> wrote:

> Please let me know if this is enough information or if you need more.
>
> Greetings from Her Excellency, Helene Dalassene, Baroness of Bryn Gwlad,
> and Lady of Hellsgate, mundanely known as Army Staff Sgt. Jennifer D.
> Atkinson, on behalf of herself and Centurion Ioannes Dalassenos, known by
> others as Army Staff Sgt. John M. Atkinson.
>
> As the sun returns to light our skies and we turn our attention to fun and
> learning at our Candlemas event, held Feb. 6, A.S.L, I ask you to take a
> moment to contribute to a cause worthy and dear.
>
> This year, Ioannes and I are sponsoring a charity Tournament of Honor to
> benefit the charity 22 Too Many and the families of veterans who have taken
> their own lives. From the 22 Too Many website:
>
> "Their pictures on our backs - Their names in our hearts”
>
> Approximately 22 veterans a day take their own lives, a report
> <http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=2427> released in 2012
> by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) shows.
>
>  There are a number of reasons for this startling statistic, among them:
> post-traumatic stress (PTS), the effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI),
> and the negative stigma in the military community around seeking help.
>
> Veterans are not the only suffering. The families are left suffering from
> complicated grief long after the loss of a loved one.
>
>  22 Too Many is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that cares deeply and
> passionately about our nations veterans and their families. Through
> athletic events, we seek to serve as a living memorial, reduce the stigma
> by increasing public knowledge and awareness of PTS, share helpful
> resources, and provide support and comfort to the grieving families left
> behind.
>
>
> Our goal is to see 22 reduced to 0.
>
> The veteran we will be honoring on the heavy field is Spc. Michael Kissell,
> a chaplain's assistant stationed at Ft. Hood. He and the chaplain he served
> both committed suicide.
>
> You can read Michael's story here:
>
> https://www.facebook.com/22TooMany/photos/a.587390591271484.1073741833.585478254796051/972245486119324/?type=3&theater
>
> We know people will bring armor, to test themselves against each other, and
> in that light we ask a favor. If you are planning to fight, we ask you to
> bring your best fight, your best prize to contribute to the basket, a small
> monetary donation, and your best as a member of this wonderful society to
> help us honor a veteran who slipped the surly bonds of earth when he could
> no longer bear pain and suffering.
> To keep in spirit with the charity, we will ask that each combatant salute
> Michael's picture, as he or she would the Crown, and their inspiration. We
> will award the winner a scroll, and he or she will be the guardian of
> Michael's honor.
>
> Please spread the word and consider fighting in this tourney to honor
> Michael and all the others who are gone.
>
> Thank you so much for your participation and your contributions. We are
> grateful.
>
> --
> In service to Country and Crown I remain,
> Helene Dalassene
> Baroness of Bryn Gwlad
> Lady of Hellsgate
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