SymbolArts was contacted by Kevyn Major Howard, “Rafterman” from the film Full Metal Jacket, after he came across our 9-11 Ten-Year Commemorative artworks online. Since then, we have collaborated our efforts with Fueled by the Fallen, a non-profit founded by Mr. Howard, to tell the stories of 9-11.
Repost from Rachel H. Goldman: here
A patriotic trio made a pit stop last Wednesday at the Kennebunkport home of former President George H.W. Bush.
An American flag-painted Jeep led two 9/11 Angel Cars, each with thousands of hand painted names of Sept. 11 victims, through Kennebunkport to the Bush compound at Walker’s Point during the Maine-leg of the caravan’s journey across country.
The caravan is part of a memorial tour, Crossing of America, presented by Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and Spirit of Liberty Foundation. The ride began on Memorial Day as the fleet departed from the deck of the USS Midway in San Diego.
Ninety-seven days and more than 18,000 miles later, the cars arrived in Maine with less than two weeks to go before concluding their trip at Sept. 11 10th anniversary commemoration ceremonies in New York City.
The tour has passed through 44 states and met with hundreds of families of soldiers who were wounded or killed while serving.
“The emotional part of this whole thing has been the number of families of fallen heroes and wounded warriors that we have seen,” said Crossing of America Founder Richard Rovsek.
Rovsek last year dreamed up the cross-country trek to support soldiers and their families.
Rovsek before the trip began e-mailed Gold Star Families, families with members who have died serving in the military.
“We had lists and we must have sent out thousands of e-mails and they responded in such large numbers,” he said.
David Ojena, a 21-year-old San Diego State college student working for Crossing of America, said the emotional journey has been far more tiring than the physical one.
“We’ve met a lot of families and some of them have lost someone less than 60 days ago,” he said. “That’s the emotional part, it’s the hardest part. The drive time is nothing. The long days are nothing. Meeting with parents and widows and talking about the loss of a loved one is by far the toughest part. But it’s also the most meaningful part at the same time.”
Spirit of Liberty Foundation last spring bought two Jeeps and had award-winning airbrush artist Kiwi Terry spray paint them in honor of the American flag.
Kevyn Major Howard, founder of the nonprofit Fueled by the Fallen, a memorial race car honor tour that supports military members and public safety personnel, joined the tour.
Howard added five 9/11 Angel Cars to The Crossing of America fleet: two represent those killed in the Twin Towers, another represents those killed at the Pentagon, a fourth commemorate first responders killed at the scene and the fifth represents all passengers killed on the three hijacked flights.
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Saturday September 10th California Mustang club will be hosting a 9-11 tribute All American car & truck show. 100% of the entry fee’s will be donated to Fueled by the Fallen at Elk Grove Ford in Elk Grove CA from 10-3 with registration starting at 9:30
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Read Full Article at: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/California-Car-Culture-Remembers-9-11-Victims-129306463.html
California Car Culture Remembers Sept. 11 Victims
A Glendale man has created a tribute to the victims of September 11th on five “Angel Cars”
A Glendale man honors the victims of 9-11 with 5 Angel cars that will be on display in New York and Washington, DC.
At first glance, five Chevy Camaros lined along a Glendale street look like they’re part of a muscle car show.
But a closer look reveals the cars are there as a show of support for the families of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
“Inscribed onto these cars are those that fell on that particular day,” said Kevyn Major Howard, founder of the “Fueled by the Fallen” organization.
Howard and his organization placed the names of each victim of Sept. 11, 2001 on the five cars to remember those who died and the sacrifices their families have made since the attack 10 years ago.
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OMG !!! Kevyn, your Dream and hard work, and labor of Love in your AMAZING cars ,is just phenominal.I remember way back in the beginning when we spoke, and emialed, and financially you, were struggling to support your Dream, but Wow has it sky rocketed. I am so excited, and Happy for you. Very Proud of all you’ve accomplished.I met your guys today at the J & S Surplus event in Moss Landing, Andrew, and Matt. What great guys. both very pleasant. Was great to meet them, and chat about you.Today I was the guest speaker, and my Travis was Honored. It was a wonderful event, really Outstanding !Angel Flight is Spectacular !!! What an addition to the Family of your cars !Miss you, my Friend… Hope to see you soon !WarmlyGSM Dianne
Proud Mother of LCpl Travis Layfield
KIA April 6th, 2004
Our Fallen Warrior
http://tinyurl.com/nk99sw (Our Fallen Warrior)
http://www.legacy.com (Travis’ Guest Book)
PLEASE CHECK the Veteran and Family Support California Events Calender at: www.my.calendars.net/vetsupportevents AND
the National Eagles Up! Calendar at : www.eaglesup.us
:excerptstart A quick note from Kevyn Major Howard as he winds down his Saturday travels. To all of you. Thank you for the incredible support. Our heroes do matter. I will send you more pictures as we go along. Very tired right now. We will be arriving at West Point tomorrow. Kevyn :excerptend
Reposted from: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3708180
One car honors the First Responders at Ground Zero, two represent the Trade Towers, another commemorates those lost at the Pentagon and the fifth Angel Car honors the flight victims lost on board each of the four flights. In dynamic recognition, each Angel Cruiser lists the names of every victim lost on that horrific day.
The Angel Cars next stop was Walter Reed Army Medical Center where we enjoyed a stirring visit with the staff and patients at that historic facility. The recently-decommissioned Walter Reed Army Medical Center was officially closing the next day. The Staff of Fueled by the Fallen had the honor of attending the last event hosted in the over- 100 year history of this famous medical center
Schedule of Events through 9 / 11
Friday September 2nd: Boston Events
Saturday September 3rd: Boston Events Paul Revere, USS Constitution
Sunday September 4th: West Point, New York
Monday September 5th: New York City Events
Tuesday September 6th: New York City Events
Wednesday September 7th: New York City Events Visit Fire Stations, Ground Zero, Historic Sites
Thursday September 8th: Closing Ceremony on the USS Intrepid
Late afternoon at Statue of Liberty
Friday/Saturday/Sunday: Partake in 9/11 events
Richard Rosvek, Kevyn Major Howard, President Bush at his home in Kennebunkport
2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally Welcomes Fueled by the Fallen – A Rolling 9/11 Tribute
Fueled by the Fallen, the Memorial Tribute Car Tour founded by Kevyn Major Howard, (“Rafterman” from Stanley Kubrick’s blockbuster film Full Metal Jacket) joins the 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally. “Fueled by the Fallen” is a non-profit that assists in supporting our Military Members, Public Safety Personnel, and their Families to aid in their emotional, physical, and financial recovery needs by displaying and racing Memorial Tribute cars.
A specially-designed 2011 Chevrolet Camaro ‘First Responders Memorial’ vehicle and a mint-condition 2001 Crown Victoria ‘National Law Enforcement Memorial’ police cruiser will compete in the rally and act as honor guard for the rally’s police escort out of destination cities. Each of the two memorial cruisers are covered with the names of over one-thousand fallen police officers and first responders that have lost their lives on and since September 11th, 2001.
“With the 10th anniversary commemoration of 9/11 just weeks before the start of the 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally, Fueled by the Fallen was a natural choice for a rally team, as well as a great synergistic partner for our signature cause- The Race to Recover Missing Children.” -David Hickman, EVP Marketing, Fireball Run.
Fireball Run Adventurally isn’t just a car event, but an exponentially growing entertainment property (with a cause.) The annually-filmed production travels over 2,500 miles to 15 cities in an 8 Day Race to help Recover America’s Missing Children- each team in the Fireball Run is assigned a missing child from their home region along with thousands of posters to distribute along the route. The Race to Recover America’s Missing Children is the largest active recovery effort in the country. To date, the effort has assisted in the recovery of 36 missing children.
The Fueled by the Fallen teams “Angel 1” and “Officer Down” will also be representing missing California children; Hassani Campbell and Laurence K. Brannum. They will be distributing posters and raising awareness for the plight of missing children like Hassani and Laurence who should never be forgotten; even when the situation looks bleak, they all deserve to be found.
In addition to the Fueled by the Fallen cars, as part of the 9/11 Tribute, the 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run also has two USO Teams (searching for two missing children from Florida), and special recognition badge decals for any teams with drivers from Law Enforcement, First Responders and Military Branches, active and retired.
NASCAR legend Geoff Bodine and Shuttle Astronaut Winston Scott (searching for two missing Melbourne, FL siblings) will compete with nearly 40 other teams in the 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally “Southern Excursion” -which starts September 23rd on Florida’s Space Coast and concludes October 1st on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The cities encourage the public to come out, get autographs, and show their support.
Contact: Kevyn Major Howard
E-Mail: KevynMajorHoward(at)AOL(dot)com
Website: http://www.FueledByTheFallen.orgContact: David C. Hickman
Tel: 407.224.5403
E-Mail: Media(at)FireballRun(dot)com
Website: http://www.FireballRun.com
From KT: “I just wanted to share that I saw Angel 1 and 4 on I-95 S when I was traveling from Maine to NH. When I saw them, I was just hit in the chest with how beautiful they are and how important they are. Thank you for sharing them on the roads and not hiding them on a truck. I would love to see them if you are ever touring in S. NH. Safe travels.”
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