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“The future of our Armed Services and the future of
this country will be integrally linked with how we
take care of our Veterans”

George Washington
What is a warrior?

An excerpt from War and the
Soul:

"A Warrior is not just one
who has been to war and
returned. Warrior has been
recognized as a social role
that has occurred since the
beginning of time.
Becoming a warrior is an
achievement of character.
A warrior is a servant of
civilization and its future -
guiding, protecting, and
passing on information and
wisdom.  Warriors are
devoted to causes they judge
to be more important than
themselves or any personal
relationships or gain.
Having confronted death, a
warrior knows how precious
life is
and does not abuse or
profane it."  

Ed Tick PhD


Dear Friend,

There are few things more important than how we take care of those who have served our
country.  With your support we can establish Valley Forge Village - a project that has the
potential to provide a unique place for military service members, veterans and their families to
heal, to learn new skills and enhance their inherent resiliency.

The enclosed DVD and documentation convey the urgent need to address the “invisible
wounds of war” as defined by recent studies outlining the needs of returning veterans and
recommendations for treatment. Valley Forge Village is a unique opportunity to provide the
right solution to meeting these urgent needs.

We envision a sustainable – intentional community – for military, veterans and their families
where resiliency enhancement is possible through experiential learning opportunities and a
focus on personal responsibility.  Valley Forge Village will focus on optimal wellness for each
resident. Wellness goes far beyond physical healing - it requires a holistic approach that
includes the body, mind and spirit, and places happiness and fulfillment at its foundation.  This
approach will compliment traditional medical methods available to military personnel through
the Veteran’s administration.  

The opportunity is now. With help from you and others, we can acquire and re-use an existing
property located in Sauk Centre, MN. This extraordinary property is “more than shovel ready”
and is capable of housing 200 residents. Sauk Centre is located in central Minnesota, 2 hours
from Minneapolis/St.Paul.

We cannot do this alone. Pease take five minutes to look at the enclosed material outlining this
opportunity to build a place where we can begin to repay the sacrifice made by others to protect
our country and way of life. See our DVD at www.valleyforgecenter.org

If you would like to know more about the project or would like to be a part of this unique
opportunity, please contact:   Mike Weisser, CEO (760) 963-0352   weisser1@verizon.net or
Jimmie Lee Coulthard Project Director, (612)735-7276   tigerbasellc@comcast.net  
VFV Web Address: ValleyForgeCenter.org   

Valley Forge Village is a project of the    

                        
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Introduction to Valley Forge Village:
General Eric Shinseki at Arlington
meeting with Nadia McCaffrey.
"The willingness with
which our young
people are likely to
serve in any war, no
matter how justified,
shall be directly
proportional to how
they perceive veterans
of early wars were
treated and
appreciated by our
nation."

George Washington
A THANKSGIVING DAY MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
November 25, 2009


                  Thanksgiving is that uniquely American holiday acknowledging our colonial roots.  
Vital in that history was the sharing of the harvest by Native Americans, enabling our early
settlers to survive those first winters in the New World.  Sharing one’s blessings and giving
thanks for the bounties of this great, new land became part of our Thanksgiving celebration.  
As our Nation grew, this cherished tradition endured and grew, as well.  
Equally cherished in our Nation’s 234-year history is our military’s role as both servant and
savior of the Nation.  It has sustained, protected, and preserved our way of life and the hopes
and dreams we hold as Americans.  
We, at VA, are indebted to the men and women of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force,
and Coast Guard for answering the Nation’s call to duty.  We thank them for their service and
sacrifice, and we wish them and their families a blessed Thanksgiving celebration.   
We are indebted, as well, to our Nation’s 23 million living Veterans.  They held liberty’s torch
high in every conflict during the 20th and 21st centuries.  Their courage and sacrifice inspire
us, their character enhances our own, and their sacrifices humble us.
To all of our Veterans and their families, I extend VA’s warmest Thanksgiving greetings.  We
are privileged to fulfill the obligation of caring for those “who have borne the battle” on behalf
of our grateful Nation.  
To everyone at VA, thank you for caring for our Veterans.  Let us recommit ourselves to
advocating on behalf of the men and women who visit our hospitals, our benefits offices, and
the countless other places where we serve Veterans.  
     In celebrating Thanksgiving 2009, let us remember the first Thanksgiving’s lessons about
sharing and giving thanks, and the men and women who preserved those traditions for
us.                                                            


Eric K. Shinseki
A
THANKS
GIVING
DAY
MESSAGE
FROM THE
SECRETARY OF
VETERANS
AFFAIRS:
ERIC SHINSEKI
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