I got an email about this event and then the CBS broadcast team also did a short piece about it, during the PGA Championship, so I thought I’d help out.
Please link to the site and write about it if you can.
Here’s the email:
” I have an incredible story that I believe will be an excellent fit in your
blog.
Not sure if you have already heard about this, but Dan Rooney is an F-16 fighter pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard and a PGA Member that is preparing to launch Patriot Golf Day on September 1, 2007.
Dan has served two tours flying F-16s over Iraq and, being familiar with the devastating losses some families have suffered due to their loved ones´ service to their country, he was determined to find a way to help them through the power of golf.
Dan’s true passion for this cause has garnered the attention of some pretty big supporters in the PGA of America and USGA.
Patriot Golf Day is a program that is asking golf facilities for a $1 donation on top of every green fee received, or in the case of private facilities, for a donation from every club member who tees off that day.
It’s that simple. As you may know, more than $3 billion charity dollars are raised every year through golf. He is simply a man who wants to make a difference for families of fallen soldiers through the game that he loves. A great story on Dan appeared in the August issue of Golf Digest.
Rooney is out at the PGA Championship all week and just took David Feherty up in his F-16 for a story that will be a part of the in game PGA
Championship coverage. I have attached a release from the PGA of America, that is encouraging golfers to rally behind Dan and his amazing cause. “
” America can come together in the spirit of golf and have a dramatic impact. We have an opportunity to make a difference for the families that have made the ultimate sacrifice. ” – Dan Rooney
For more info, click thru to the Fallen Heroe’s Foundation website.
And as a veteran of 6 years in the US Armed Services, I ask you to join me in donating to this great cause.
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Dan – I am the clubhouse architect that designed the Golf Club of Okla in Broken Arrow and I would like to donate a good portion of my time to your clubhouse project. Please contact me at (303) 818-2706. Handicap Index 6.5
Best of lucky,
Bill
Hey Bill,
This post is at least 18 months old and this isn’t Dan’s blog.
You might try his website: http://www.foldsofhonor.com/
I’d bet you’d have more luck over there.