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

[Helene Dalassene]

Patrick,

I am working on this. Thank you for expressing interest.
On Jan 28, 2016 12:37 PM, "Patrick Thomas" <pathomas1986 at gmail.com> wrote:

> As an active duty service member stationed at Ft Hood, it brings me great
> joy to see this in my inbox. I only ask, is the field going to be open to
> Rapier fighters to contribute to as well?
>
> Regards,
>
> Alexander MacThomas
>
> mka:
>
> On Thu, Jan 28, 2016 at 7:55 AM, Helene Dalassene <
> helene.dalassene at gmail.com> 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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>
>
>
> --
> v/r
>
> Patrick A. Thomas
>
> SPC, US Army
>
> 13th ESC
>
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>
> Fort Hood, Texas 76544
>
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