Snowball Express Transports Families Of Fallen Military

December 13, 2013

The Blue Angels were on hand Thursday to welcome 16 local families of fallen military heroes to the Pensacola International Airport before their Snowball Express flight to Fort Worth.

The Snowball Express is a charity organization for children of America’s fallen military heroes.

Blue Angels team members signed autographs, posed for photos and spent time with the children in the Pensacola airport’s USO center before their flight to Fort Worth to join more than 1,700 other children and surviving spouses.

“Snowball Express is a great organization because it helps the children of fallen service members by surrounding them with other kids and families who are all dealing with the loss of a loved one, while showing them a fun time,” said Lt. Cmdr. Declan Hartney of the Blue Angels.

American Airlines provides transportation annually for families across the world to attend the Snowball Express event, where children and surviving spouses meet for a weekend of enjoyment.

Pictured: Blue Angels Flight Surgeon Lt. Cmdr. Mark DeBuse signs an autograph for a child during the annual Snowball Express send-off event at the Pensacola Regional Airport USO Thursday. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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One Response to “Snowball Express Transports Families Of Fallen Military”

  1. ProudArmyParent on December 13th, 2013 7:09 am

    Great program! As the parent of a soldier, I commend all those involved.

    Much thanks and love to all those who have lost a love one in OUR Military Service! Let’s take the time to reach out to OUR Military Families.

    Many Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guard won’t be with their loved ones this Holiday Season as they will be protecting OUR Country!

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