Project Glendora Yellow Ribbon
(PGYR)

PGYR would like to thank all service members currently serving in all branches of the U.S. military.

We salute you for your sacrifice!

Out Motto...

....'Til they all come home!

Please see bottom of home page for
additional PGYR information.

  It is with great sorrow that
Mr. & Mrs. Ken & Nancy Bennett,
(PGYR Committee Co-Chair)
report their son
SSG Wade Bennett
was killed in action on Veteran's Day
November 10, 2012
(Afghanistan)

 SSG Wade Bennett, United States Army
(EOD ~ Explosive Ordinance Disposal)

Born and raised in Glendora, CA, Wade attended Southerland, Goddard & Glendora High School, graduating in 2004.  In high school November 2003, he enrolled in the United States Army’s Delayed Entry Program. 
In November 2004, Private Bennett left for boot camp under the MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) of 89Delta (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) stationed in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Advanced Individual Training at both Redstone Arsenal, Alabama and Eglin Air Force Base, FL.  After 54 weeks of extensive training, Wade was stationed in Germany with
the 720^th EOD Team.  While stationed with the 720^th in Mannheim, Germany, he had the opportunity to travel Europe where he learned to ski in the Swiss Alps and experienced the excitement of attending the
World Cup 2006.

At the age of 21, Wade left for his first deployment with the 720^th, he made the lonely walk again and again from August 2007 through November 2008.

As a child, Wade occupied himself with learning all there was to know about dinosaurs.  He also had a passion for Lego and erector sets as he liked to erect and disassemble them to know how they worked. 

Wade was a big brother to Rene whom she looked up to along side their cousins David & Cody.  This awesome foursome played “Cops & Robbers”, “Guns” & some type of “Special Op’s” missions that turned out to be “the norm” when they played together.  He played with South Hills Little League for 10 years.  In school, Wade was an above average student and enjoyed War Hammer & Paint Ball. 
SSG Wade Bennett grew up and enjoyed outdoor leisure including camping at Glamis, riding quads, sand rails and going to the Colorado River.  In 2009, he was transferred to the 53^rd in Yakima, WA where he met his wife Mandi.  Shortly before his 2^nd deployment to Afghanistan in March 2010, he received the news of becoming a father.  Their daughter Lila Grace Bennett was born on September 10, 2010.  Wade & Mandi were married on September 1, 2012, two weeks later he deployed to Afghanistan for his 3^rd and final tour.

On November 10, 2012 Wade was killed in action. 
He is survived by his parents Ken & Nancy Bennett, his sister Rene,
his wife Mandi, his daughter Lila Grace and expected son in May 2013. 
He was a loving father, husband, son, brother, soldier, friend and hero whom was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery, VA on
Tuesday, December 4, 2012. 

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On behalf of Ken, Nancy & Rene Bennett,
PGYR would like to thank the Glendora community &
program supporters for thier respect, condolences &
loving acts of kindness.

What does PGYR Do?

Project Glendora Yellow Ribbon is a grassroots effort to gain public recognition for Glendorans presently serving in the Armed Forces.
We are established as a non-profit organization,
therefore, all donations are tax-deductable. 
Our EIN #41-2116531

Through solicited funding, PGYR organizes arranges printing, purchase and installation of recognition banners to hang along various lamp posts within the
City of Glendora.

• Banner presentations held quarterly at recognition ceremonies.

Banner Specifications:

• 6' x 3' in length
• Red, white & blue with yellow ribbon
• Double sided
• Serving member's name & branch
• Acknowledgement of service

"Glendora Wall Memorial"
Did U Know.....

The City of Glendora has announced the Glendora Military Memorial to be displayed in front of City Hall? 

The Glendora Memorial will will honor the men & women of our community who gave the ultimate sacrifice, their life,
to the service of a grateful nation. 
This memorial monument will forever acknowledge their unselfish & heroic performance.

"A Uniting Cause"

The community of Glendora is coming together to seek donations in order to have a prominent monument to honor the memory of those Glendorans who have served and given their lives in the service of defending their country.

The proposed monument will be placed in front of City Hall in the pedestrian walk-way at the corner of Glendora Avenue & Foothill Boulevard. 
The location provides the monument with unprecedented visibility and access in the heart of our historic downtown. 

"What Can We Do To Help?

While the land is of no cost,
the estimated proposed cost for the proposed monument will cost approximately $140,000 to construct
as designed. 
As is our monuments in our nation's capital, private funds will make this possible:

Donor Categories:

Patriotic ~ $7,500
Old Glory ~ $5,000
Stars & Stripes ~ $1,500

Each major donor will be recognized on the donor plaque and receive a certificate recognizing their contribution.

The monument will have up to two rings of donor bricks.  Bricks are available for purchase and may be engraved with your name or your loved one's name who has or is serving in the military.

Brick Donor - $200.00

Regardless of the amount of your donation, every dollar will help bring this vision a reality.  Join others in your community to create a remembrance for all Glendorans to honor and pay their respects. 

Would you please mail your donations to:

LCpl Blake Howey
Memorial Fund

Attention:  War Memorial
P.O. Box 1245
Glendora, CA 91740

Federal Tax I.D. 20-8984438

OR

City of Glendora

Attention:  War Memorial
116 E. Foothill Boulevard
Glendora, CA 91741

Federal Tax I.D. 95-6000715

For more information, please call
(626) 914-8299 or visit

www.ci.glendora.ca.us

"Thank you very much for your support & contributions"