For the second year in a row, A Soldier's Child Foundation is hosting it's S.O.S. Christmas (Season of Sacrifice) for the children of our fallen American defenders of freedom. Children that have lost a military mom or dad and live in the following states will receive presents: Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, and Arkansas.
On December 14th there will be a Christmas party for local Tennessee families to attend and receive presents. All other gifts will be shipped to the children where they live.
A Soldier's Child provides meaningful gifts to children of fallen military personnel for Christmas.
The inspiration for A Soldiers Child Foundation came while Daryl Mackin, Founder & Executive Director, was preparing for his own 6-year-old son's surprise birthday party. Like most parents, he was easily caught up in all of the "chores" required to pull off the birthday celebration.
"I quickly lost sight of the joy of the moment," says Mackin. "I was sitting at my computer at work, where on my wall I have a memorial of Staff Sgt. Marc Golczynski. Marc is the son of my previous neighbors, Henry and Fay Golczynski, and a fallen soldier of the Iraq war. I also have a very moving picture of Marc's son Christian receiving his father's flag. This photo by Aaron Thompson won photo of the year. It went all over the world. As I finished typing out my son's invitations and gave a big sigh of frustration, I looked up at my wall and was immediately convicted in my spirit for my negative attitude. My heart turned to Christian Golczynski, who will never be able to have a party planned by his dad."
