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The AmericAn LegionP.O. Box 361656Indianapolis, IN 46236-4656

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Dear Friend,

Joyful music, brightly wrapped packages, the laughter of children, the aroma of homemade cookies and festive family gatherings – the holiday season is quickly approaching and with it comes the spirit of Christmas.

This is the time of year when we make a point to share goodwill and glad tidings with our family, friends, neighbors, and other special people in our lives.

Sadly, for a very special group of Americans, the holidays are an especially lonely time of year. For many of our hospitalized veterans, Christmas is just another day spent in bed.

These American heroes sacrificed so much for us!

America celebrates the holidays as a free country. We must never forget this freedom has come at a very steep price as thousands of veterans carry permanent scars – both emotional and physical.

I have enclosed two very special holiday ornaments. One is my gift to you. The other will help remind our heroes that you care – that they are not forgotten! Please let me explain …

With help from caring Americans like you, The American Legion has been a constant presence in veterans hospitals across the country. Far too often we are the only visitors some hospitalized veterans receive.

Some veterans simply want to see a smiling face or play a hand of cards. Others need someone to talk to, someone who has also served and sacrificed for their country, someone who understands the horrors of war.

Together we can help ease the pain of loneliness for hospitalized veterans. We supply them with the things they need to help them get through the long days in the hospital. We help them with their correspondence and provide them with assistance in filling out VA claims and other paperwork. When our heroes are in danger of not receiving the care they need, it’s The American Legion who steps in to represent them in claims appeals.

Please help us make a difference in the life of a hospitalized veteran by remembering them with a special holiday gift today!

We are dedicated to helping ALL VETERANS through our many support and advocacy programs.

Return the enclosed ornament and you will share the joy of the holidays with a hospitalized veteran.

The American Legion • National Headquarters P.O. Box 361656 • Indianapolis, IN 46236 • www.Legion.org

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As our troops return home from Iraq and Afghanistan, we are working hard to insure that these brave soldiers receive the benefits they have earned . We have helped many military families cope with long deployments by providing financial assistance to help with the upkeep of their homes or unexpected household expenses.

The American Legion is working hard to help them transition back to civilian life by helping them find jobs, training, special services and emotional support in their hometowns. Through our programs, we help wounded soldiers and their families get the services they need to aid in their rehabilitation.

It’s not every day that you are presented with the opportunity to make a difference in the life of someone as truly special as a veteran. This is your opportunity to insure that our hospitalized veterans feel the spirit and joy of the season this year by sending a special holiday gift today!

Enclosed are two cards, each containing a very special 2013 holiday ornament. Here’s what I’d like you to do …

Step 1: Find the card with the red border. This contains your a very special Christmas tree ornament reserved especially for an American Hero. Detach the ornament and sign your name on the back.

Step 2: Using the enclosed envelope, return this ornament and your best holiday gift to us by December 3rd. We will see that your ornament is delivered to one of our more than 80,000 hospitalized veterans during the holidays. Whether they hang it on a hospital tree or display it in their room think of what it will mean to them to know that they are not forgotten … that YOU care.

Step 3: Take the ornament from the card with the green border and place it on your own Christmas tree as a reminder that YOU helped make the holidays brighter for our hospitalized veterans.

Please send your special holiday gift to help our veterans TODAY! Whether it’s visiting with a hospitalized veteran around the holidays or providing a new amputee with soft, comfortable clothing to help during their recovery, your gift will help these brave men and women who have selflessly served our country.

Your thoughtfulness will be remembered in our holiday prayers for you and your loved ones.

You truly are a friend to our veterans. Thank you for sharing your blessings during this holiday season.

Sincerely

William A. Pease National Developement Director The American Legion

P.S. Please don’t delay. Share the joy of the holidays with a hospitalized veteran TODAY! In order to insure your ornament gets into the hands of a hospitalized veteran, we must receive your gift by December 3rd.

PSS. To put your gift to work faster, make your donation online by visiting donatenow.legion.org.

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P lease detach the ornament below and place it on your Christmas tree in honor of

our nation’s hospitalized veterans.

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The AmericAn Legion

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In honor for those who sacrificed so much for our

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The AmericAn Legion

P lease detach the ornament below and sign your name on the back.

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Thank you for your service to our country. Wishing you a blessed

holiday season.

sign here

Please sign below and return with your reply form by

December 3

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This would really make a difference!

I have included a check. Please make check payable to: The American Legion Use enclosed envelope.

See reverse side for donations made by credit card.

To make a donation online, please visit donatenow.legion.org.

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q I have included a check. Please make check payable to: The American Legion.

q Please charge my credit card.

Card Number: _______________________________________________ Amount: $ ________________

Signature: __________________________________________________ Expiration Date: ___________

q Please send me information on supporting our veterans with a bequest to The American Legion in my will.

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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE?

q I would like to receive periodic email updates from The American Legion. My email address is:

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Your gift is very much appreciated and may be deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult with your tax advisor for additional information. A copy of our latest financial report may be obtained by writing to The American Legion (and for MN residents only, American Legion Charities, a 501(c)(3) Trust), PO Box 361656, Indianapolis, IN 46236, 317-630-1200. If you are a resident of one of these states, you may obtain financial information directly from the state agency: FLORIDA – A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, 1-800-435-7352 (800-HELP-FLA) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Florida Registration CH2010. GEORGIA - A full and fair description of the programs of The American Legion and our financial statement summary is available upon request at the office and phone number indicated above. MARYLAND – For the cost of copies and postage, Office of the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401. MISSISSIPPI – The organization’s official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement. NEW JERSEY – INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/ocp.htm#charity. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. NEW YORK – Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. NORTH CAROLINA – FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ORGANIZATION AND A COPY OF ITS LICENSE ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE STATE SOLICITATION LICENSING BRANCH AT 1-888-830-4989. THE LICENSE IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT BY THE STATE. PENNSYLVANIA – The official registration and financial information of The American Legion may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. VIRGINIA – Virginia State Office of Consumer Affairs, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, PO Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218. WASHINGTON – Charities Division, Office of the Secretary of State, State of Washington, Olympia, WA 98504-0422, 1-800-332-4483. WEST VIRGINIA – Residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration with any of these state agencies does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by any state.

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