When it comes to finding the best way to support our men and women in uniform—who help keep our country protected and ensure our freedom—we thought carefully about the best way to show our gratitude.
Although different from our typical holiday giving approach, this year we said "Thank You” to our military and veterans, by granting wishes on behalf of our clients. We did this through a wonderful organization called A Million Thanks that your company might want to learn more about and see our clients’ wishes we granted below.
US Army, 602nd Support Maintenance Company
The first wish was delivered to the US Army, 602nd Support Maintenance Company, Fort Hood, Texas, housing approximately 200 soldiers and their families.
The 602nd Company, like most of us, expected to spend the holidays with their families but was unexpectedly deployed, with no possibility of return before Christmas. Given this, retired Pfc. Megan Velez, whose husband, Sgt. Omar Velez is deployed with the 602nd , arranged a Christmas event for the families left behind. In anticipation of this event, ECG granted Pfc. Velez’s wish to provide a gift to each of the 200 children who will be spending the holiday separated from their parents.
Thank you for the trust you continue to place in the ECG team and for our on-going relationship. May the New Year be filled with good health, friendship, and continued success.
On behalf of Chad, Troy and The McWhinney family
On behalf of Chad, Troy and The McWhinney family, ECG has granted the wish of SSgt Troy Green, Missouri National Guard, Primary Security Officer.
To this end, the ECG team granted several wishes to military men and women through a wonderful organization called A Million Thanks. On behalf of Chad, Troy and The McWhinney family, ECG has granted the wish of SSgt Troy Green, Missouri National Guard, Primary Security Officer. SSgt Green was assigned to the Agriculture Business Development Team in Iraq and while deployed, a 300 lb., vehicle-borne IED, exploded leaving a 15-foot wide, 8-foot deep crater. SSgt Green sustained severe hip and neck injuries, three fractured vertebrae, traumatic brain injury, hearing loss, and now suffers from PTSD and depression. SSgt Green has found relief from his physical and mental injuries by riding bicycles and he is currently using a borrowed bike. On your behalf, ECG has provided the funds to A Million Thanks to purchase a specialized bike and gear for SSgt Green to support his road to recovery.
Thank you for the trust you continue to place in the ECG team and for our on-going relationship. May the New Year be filled with good health, friendship, and continued success.
On behalf of Kali, Kelly, Bill and the KPC Global family
On behalf of Kali, Kelly, Bill and the KPC Global family, ECG has granted the wish of SSgt. Steven Theurich, US Marine Corps. 1st Marine Division.
To this end, the ECG team granted several wishes to military men and women through a wonderful organization called A Million Thanks. On behalf of Kali, Kelly, Bill and the KPC Global family, ECG has granted the wish of SSgt. Steven Theurich, US Marine Corps. 1st Marine Division.
SSgt Theurich has served our country bravely through four deployments to the roughest areas of the Middle East. He has suffered numerous injuries requiring surgery and has been unable to continue with his unit. To show our gratitude for his service and on your behalf, we have granted SSgt. Theurich’s wish for financial assistance to purchase items and furnishings needed for the arrival of his second child.
Thank you for the trust you continue to place in the ECG team and for our on-going relationship. May the New Year be filled with good health, friendship, and continued success.
On behalf of Dorothy, Brad, Barry and The Los Alisos Ranch Family
On behalf of Dorothy, Brad, Barry and The Los Alisos Ranch Family, ECG has completed the wish of retired SSgt Patrique Fearon, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines.
To this end, the ECG team granted several wishes to military men and women through a wonderful organization called A Million Thanks. On behalf of Dorothy, Brad, Barry and The Los Alisos Ranch Family, ECG has completed the wish of retired SSgt Patrique Fearon, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines. SSgt Fearon was recently medically retired after bravely serving our country for more than a decade. While on assignment with a sniper unit in Afghanistan, an IED detonated resulting in life-changing injuries. SSgt Fearon bravely returned to his team and was awarded a Bronze Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy. Now retired, SSgt Fearon continues to suffer from severe PTSD, TBI, as well as body and facial numbness. On your behalf and in appreciation for his devoted service, we have completed the funding for SSgt Fearon’s wish for a reliable vehicle to allow him to attend treatments and provide for his family.
Thank you for the trust you continue to place in the ECG team and for our on-going relationship. May the New Year be filled with good health, friendship, and continued success.
On behalf of Melinda, Benjamin and the entire BPM Investments Family
On behalf of Melinda, Benjamin and the entire BPM Investments Family, ECG has completed the wish of Hospital Corpsman Second Class Luke Wagner, US Navy 1st Marine Division.
To this end, the ECG team granted several wishes to military men and women through a wonderful organization called A Million Thanks. On behalf of Melinda, Benjamin and the entire BPM Investments Family, ECG has completed the wish of Hospital Corpsman Second Class Luke Wagner, US Navy 1st Marine Division.
HM2 Wagner has served our country in some of the roughest areas of the Middle East and during his most recent deployment, he suffered significant injuries requiring surgery. Still recovering from surgery, HM2 Wagner has struggled to provide for his family. On your behalf, we have granted HM2 Wagner’s wish for financial assistance, allowing him to provide an unforgettable Christmas at home with his wife and young children.
Thank you for the trust you continue to place in the ECG team and for our on-going relationship. May the New Year be filled with good health, friendship, and continued success.
