Comfort for Families of Combat Dead

(I-Newswire) February 14, 2006 - San Jose, CA (I-Newswire) February 14, 2006 – The USA KIA/DOW Family Foundation (USAKIA) has had a successful program of giving away free flags that honor U.S. killed in action (KIA) and died of wounds (DOW). The program has had so much success that the nonprofit requests assistance from the public. USAKIA has given free 3 feet by 5 feet versions of its red KIA flag and other items to over a dozen KIA families. It has also given versions of its flag to various governmental and non-governmental organizations, such as the White House Commission on Remembrance, the Department of Defense, and the Sons of the American Revolution. There is also an 12 inch by 18 inch stick flag version.

KIA and DOW families thank USAKIA for their work. A sister of an airman killed in combat in World War II writes for example, "I am so grateful there is finally a way for me to publicly honor my brother." A mother of a soldier KIA in Iraq says, "I just wanted to thank you for the flags and stickers you sent in honor of our son... They arrived this morning and we are grateful for your care for us and the comfort you bestowed."

USAKIA also worked with a Moss Landing benefactor for an event last September and plans further events at the site. The American Legion Riders and Rolling Thunder also participated at the memorial dedication ceremony. It was a success.

The public-benefit nonprofit also has items, including the 3 feet by 5 feet and 12 inch by 18 inch KIA flags, at its online store. See the "Products" section at its Web site, www.usakia.org. Currently interested parties make donations for the items there, and they ask for rather reasonable amounts so that Americans can honor their killed in action.

The USA KIA/DOW Family Foundation (USAKIA), based in San Jose, California, is an IRS-approved, tax-deductible and tax-exempt nonprofit. KIA families incorporated the 501(c)(3) organization in the fall of 2003 to benefit families of those killed in action and died of wounds while in the U.S. armed forces. Current services include memorials, membership, and it plans a new California Medal of Honor Project (CAMOHP). It also has products honoring U.S. KIA. America Remembers KIA allows USAKIA the use of its trademarked KIA flag and symbol. See the organization's Web site at www.usakia.org for further information. USAKIA opened a new press room at its Web site in December.

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Contact Information:

Dennis Malloy
USA KIA/DOW FAMILY FOUNDATION
http://www.usakia.org
(408) 954-8280
CR@usakia.org

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USA KIA/DOW Family Foundation