Friday, June 29, 2012

Two Assyrian Christian Women To Walk Route 6 From Chicago to New York- Beginning July 15, 2012 - to Bring Attention to The Wounded Warrior Project


Several days ago, I received a request from two women who plan to walk from Chicago to New York, mostly on US Route 6, to raise awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project, a program that seeks to restore dignity to our country's wounded war vets.  


These women, Violet Khamoo and Juliana Taimoorazy, wanted me to let those Route 6 communities know that they will be walking through from July 15 to September 11th,  collecting funds for the project.  Should you choose to give, please do so through their donation portal, https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/individual-fundraising/ourwalkforourheroes/.

Here is their story; 

My name is Violet Khamoo and I was born in the land between two rivers, Tigris and Euphrates, today’s Iraq. I am an Assyrian woman who made America my home 32 years ago. I have been an activist for the Assyrian cause for decades and now, I have decided to undertake this mission because of my love for the United States and my profound respect for the American Military. I am taking time off from my job and leaving my family behind to walk 793 miles on behalf of those wounded warriors who are unable to take this journey. I hope with this walk, I will encourage and inspire men and women who have suffered greatly defending our freedom.  

My name is Juliana Taimoorazy and I was born an Assyrian Christian in Iran. Due to religious persecution, I was smuggled out of the country at the tender age of 16. I joyfully remember the day my plane landed at JFK airport, and I am profoundly grateful to call myself an American Citizen. Throughout the years, I have worked tirelessly to help those persecuted Assyrian (also known as Chaldean and Syriac) men and women who have suffered for their Christian faith across the Middle East. By leaving my loved ones behind and accomplishing this mission, I hope to communicate my immense gratitude to men and women who have sacrificed themselves for our liberty.

We will start our walk from the Chicagoland area on July 15 and will continue until we reach ground zero on September 11. This 793 mile journey will enable the two of us to connect with Americans along the route and make presentations to raise awareness and funds for the Wounded Warrior Project.  

Monday, June 25, 2012

Urbandale, IA to the Nebraska State Line on US Route 6; A Pictorial


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"French Castle" Courthouse
Adel, IA


The Funky Brick Street Books and Cafe
Adel, IA

Brick Street Books and Cafe
Adel, IA

Adel Historical Museum Exhibit Devoted Entirely To Hometown Hero,
Heisman Trophy Winner, Nile Kinnick
Adel, IA
Adel Historical Museum
Adel, IA

Chad Bird, Adel, IA
26 Miles of Historic White Pole Rd., Iowa
Formerly Route 6

26 Miles of Historic White Pole Rd., Iowa
Formerly Route 6
White Pole Road Begins Here
Dexter, IA
"Best Burgers in Iowa" in this Little Town of Dexter; the Rusty Duck
Dexter, IA
Downtown Dexter, IA
Enter this unassuming front door and prepare to be amazed.....
Dexter, IA
Who knew this tiny little house-like shop would be so world-class?
Dexter, IA


Drew's Chocolates - Shipped All Over the World from......
Dexter, IA

Oooh La La
Drew's Chocolates
Dexter, IA
Each Piece of Drew's Chocolate is Fork-Dipped By Hand Since 1927
Dexter, IA
Roundhouse Community Center
Dexter, IA
Former First National Bank, Robbed by Bonnie and Clyde in 1934
Stuart, IA
Welcome to Menlo, Iowa!

A Humble Place with Wonderful Food
Menlo Cafe
Menlo, IA
Not High Style - Just Great Food
Menlo Cafe - Menlo, IA
Denise Miller, Owner of Menlo Cafe, with Delicious "Trifles"
Menlo, IA
Freedom Rock, Menlo, IA
Repainted Every Memorial Day
Freedom Rock, Menlo, IA
Repainted Every Memorial Day
Freedom Rock, Menlo, IA
Repainted Every Memorial Day
By Artist Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II; Freedom Rock, Menlo, IA
Repainted Every Memorial Day
Another Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II Work of Art
Casey, IA
Another Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II Work of Art
Casey, IA

Another Burglary in Iowa
Jesse James Robbed the First Train Here
Adair, IA

Another Burglary in Iowa
Jesse James Robbed the First Train Here
Adair, IA
He'll Be Waiting for a Long Time
Adair, IA
Downtown Atlantic, IA

Old Revolving Rex Pharmacy Sign
Atlantic, IA
The Well-Tended Downtown of Atlantic, IA
Chestnut Charm B&B
Atlantic, IA
Breakfast in the Solarium of the Chestnut Charm B&B
Atlantic, IA
Breakfast in the Solarium of the Chestnut Charm B&B
Atlantic, IA
You never know who you'll meet on US Route 6
Could be an Iowa harpist bound for Juilliard...
Oakland, IA
Eagle Monument, Oakland, IA
Kanesville Tabernacle Reproduction; a Mormon Touchstone
Council Bluffs, IA
Kanesville Tabernacle Reproduction; a Mormon Touchstone
Council Bluffs, IA
Kanesville Tabernacle Reproduction; a Mormon Touchstone
Council Bluffs, IA
Kanesville Tabernacle Reproduction; a Mormon Touchstone
Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs, IA
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Council Bluffs, IA
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Council Bluffs, IA
You are the Conductor
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Council Bluffs, IA
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Council Bluffs, IA
Buy Your Ticket and Welcome Aboard...
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Council Bluffs, IA
Fancy Train Travel of Yore
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Council Bluffs, IA
Fancy Train Travel of Yore
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Council Bluffs, IA
Fancy Train Travel of Yore
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Council Bluffs, IA
A Must-See in Council Bluffs, IA

One of a Kind Jail
Council Bluffs, IA

Squirrel Cage Jail
Council Bluffs, IA

Squirrel Cage Jail
Council Bluffs, IA
Graffiti From Burned Newspaper Ash
Squirrel Cage Jail
Council Bluffs, IA
Bayliss Park
Council Bluffs, IA
Bayliss Park
Council Bluffs, IA


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