Father Henry J. Banks Council 9740 in Canyon Country raised $4,000 to erect a new flagpole at St. Clare Church. Knights also installed the pole, which is dedicated to past, present and future members of the armed forces.

Members of Charles Fedler Sr. Assembly in Delta stand at attention while welcoming home members of the "Witch Doctors," a medical squadron of the Colorado National Guard that had been serving in Afghanistan. Knights were on hand to greet returning military personnel at the Montrose Airport. (Photo courtesy of Today's Catholic, Diocese of Pueblo)

Bishop Charles B. McLaughlin Assembly in Brandon donated 25 wheelchairs to the James A. Haley VA Hospital through the Global Wheelchair Mission. McLaughlin Assembly, along with Msgr. Charles L. Elslander Assembly in Sarasota, provided an honor guard for the presentation, which featured a talk by Cindy Schwarzkopf, the daughter of Gen. Herbert N. Schwarzkopf.

Martin Council 6241 in Stuart provides manpower and use of its facilities in assisting World War II veterans visit Washington, D.C. as part of the Honor Flight program. Knights serve breakfast at 5 a.m. for veterans taking part in the excursions and are present at each sendoff. The council also hosts fundraisers to support the program financially.

Members of St. Gianna Molla Assembly in Alpharetta present a check for $200 to USO of Georgia CEO Mary Lou Austin at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Knights work with the USO to assist troops who are coming from and going to Afghanistan by serving snacks and beverages, visiting with them while they await their flights, and aiding in the boarding process.

St. Anna's Council 14425 in Monroe sent Catholic materials — including rosaries, prayer books and Frontline Faith MP3 players — to Capt. Jason Cowles, a council member serving with the U.S. armed forces in Afghanistan. Cowles hosts a prayer meeting each Sunday with personnel from several different countries.

In appreciation for the council's support of deployed military personnel as well as the military community at Fort Campbell, Father Emil Kapaun Council 12965 in Oak Grove received a U.S. flag that flew during combat operations in Afghanistan.

Calvary Council 8144 in South Portland sponsored a benefit dinner at St. John the Evangelist Church to benefit military families that need home heating assistance. The event — coupled with a raffle for a U.S. flag afghan — raised $2,200 to assist the families of active military personnel who need help paying their home energy bills.

Pope John Paul II Assembly in Taylor hosted a fund drive that raised $750 to assist veterans. Knights donated $250 to the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and $500 to Southwest Solutions, an organization that provides temporary housing for homeless veterans.

Father Charles R. Slough Council 14161 in Elysburg prepared seven care packages for the son of a parishioner who is serving in the Persian Gulf with the U.S. Navy. The packages included food, candy and toiletries for the navy man and his fellow platoon members.

Limoilou Council 4494 in Quebec donated $300 to Projet les Eaux Curatives (The Healing Waters Project), an initiative that works with injured soldiers who are returning from service in Afghanistan.

Le conseil Limoilou 4494 au Québec a fait don de 300$ au Projet les Eaux Curatives, une initiative qui aide des soldats blessés qui retournent au pays après leur service en Afghanistan.

Cranston Council 1738 hosted a murder mystery dinner-dance at the Murder on Us Dinner Theater in Providence. More than 100 people attended the event, which raised $2,000 for a relief fund for soldiers that is maintained by the U.S. Army National Guard.

Richard Schreck of Msgr. George Lewis Assembly in Aiken grills hot dogs on an indoor cooker during a luncheon for veterans at Heroes Point, a long-term care and hospice ward at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, Ga. Knights from the assembly and from Msgr. George Lewis Smith Council 3684 adopted the ward, where they host parties and lunches for veterans and their families.

Bishop Lawler Assembly in Rapid City hosted a memorial service for the four chaplains who died aboard the U.S.A.T. Dorchester when it was torpedoed in 1943 during World War II. Each chaplain gave up his life preserver so that a fellow sailor could live.

Good Shepherd Council 6358 in Schertz donated $2,000 toward the creation of a Veterans Memorial Plaza in Schertz. The donation was made in memory of deceased council members who served in the military.

Marine Corps Pvt. Jonathan Fontenot stands with an honor guard from Father Michael J. McGivney Assembly in Frisco following his First Degree exemplification. This past March, Fontenot became a member of Our Lady of Angels Council 13044 in Plano during a special ceremony that was organized while he was home on leave from boot camp.

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