To the Editor:

On Feb. 13, 2022, Remember Everyone Deployed hosted a military breakfast at the Potsdam High School for active-duty personnel along with veterans. We had a fantastic turnout, as we raised over $3,000, and over 300 candy bars! Each dollar raised will buy 2-3 candy bars to benefit our candy bar drive, which will be brought down to our Fort Drum soldiers in April or May of 2022. Remember Everyone Deployed would like to say thank you to the following:

Barstow Motors (John Barstow): barbeque grill

Potsdam Dunkin Donuts: donated 5 dozen donuts

Potsdam Tim Hortons: donated 5 dozen donuts

Potsdam Mountain Mart: donated 2 half gallons of maple syrup

Ed Gilson: Donated 6 pints of maple syrup

Canton VFW Post 1231: donated $1,000

Massena Amvets: donated $1,000

Parishville Amvets Post 265: donated $300

Potsdam Disabled American Veterans: donated $50

James (Jim) Ling for: donated $50

Kayla Peck and Casey Escobales: cafeteria staff

Henery Curry: Custodial staff

Guest Speakers: Jeff Bryan, David Martin, David Pearson, Randy Burke

Without the continued support of our community, the Positivity Club and Remember Everyone Deployed would not be able to put on events like this. With that said, it is with our deepest heartfelt thanks that you continue to stand with us on our journey of making a difference!

Alivia Gilson
Potsdam High School 9th grader
Chairman of Remember Everyone Deployed