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2023
Bonzi Tree
March 9th 2023
A group of veterans gathered today to collaborate on a new mission: the care of a Bonzi Tree. The shared time and effort proved to be mutually beneficial, fostering personal growth and healing. The event provided an opportunity for the veterans to work together towards a common goal, while also developing a deeper connection with nature. The act of caring for the tree can be fulfilling, rewarding, and beneficial for their mental health and well-being.
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2022
Fall 2022 Liberty Paintball Weekend
November 19 & 20th 2022
Mended Swords would like to reach out and say thank you for your support at the Liberty Paintball.
Bethel Woods Spartan Race
June 11th 2022
Mended Swords would like to reach out and say thank you for your support at the Bethel Woods Spartan Race.
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2021
Bethel Woods Spartan Race
June 12th 2021
Mended Swords would like to reach out and say thank you for your support at the Bethel Woods Spartan Race. The team got to carry Ralph Osterhoudt, and James Cook (Cookie).
We would like to give a special shout out to our New York State Troopers out of Troop F who also helped to carry one of our veterans during a leg of the race.
We would like to give a special shout out to our New York State Troopers out of Troop F who also helped to carry one of our veterans during a leg of the race.
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2019
West Point Spartan Race
2019
Mended Swords, along with a team of sixty veterans and active duty service men and women completed this Spartan Race. This year we honored the following three individuals.
- Ralph Osterhoudt: A WWII Battle of the Bulge survivor who received 3 Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart, and the French Medal of Honor for his services;
- Al Piazza: A WWII veteran who was stationed in Hawaii as a Private First Class;
- Tom Rizzo: A Vietnam veteran who is a Sargent with the Army C First/6 198 Americal Division.
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FDR Weekend
2019
Mended Swords returned to the FDR Library and Museum in Hyde Park NY for another wonderful weekend.
We always take pride in participating in this awesome Memorial Day tribute to our veterans. Check out some news coverage we coordinated about the day below.
We always take pride in participating in this awesome Memorial Day tribute to our veterans. Check out some news coverage we coordinated about the day below.
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Fleet Week in NYC
2019
Mended Swords took two WWII veterans, three Vietnam veterans, and one current Iraq/Afghanistan veteran to fleet week where they were able to walk and view many different ships.
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“What a fantastic way to start an awesome weekend. So honored to spend the day with such an incredible group of Veterans from WWII, Vietnam and Iraq to newly enlisted. Fleet Week NYC. Special treat was to go on the USS New York built with steel from the World Trade Towers. Thank you to Mike from Mended Swords for making this day possible.”
-Wendy Graef
-Wendy Graef
“Had a great day with Mended Swords LTD and the terrific veterans that attended. Very much appreciated!!🇺🇲️🇺🇲️🇺🇲️”
-Tom Rizzo
-Tom Rizzo
West Point Spring Paintball Combat Classic
2019
Many veterans participated in what was one of the best paintball games experienced so far.
Thank you Spectrum News for the media coverage! Click below to see the footage.
Thank you Spectrum News for the media coverage! Click below to see the footage.
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2018
West Point Fall Paintball Combat Classic
2018
The Mended Swords team was back with new veterans to help defend against the red team.
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Spartan Race at West Point
2018
Thank you to all who signed up, and for those who helped along the way. Our second Spartan race was an outstanding success.
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“Being able to not only see this but walk part of the trail with you all was an amazing experience which I am very grateful for. With the camaraderie and grit of the group and the moving tribute to those veterans who couldn’t be there, this was an epic display of remembrance and celebration.”
-Kim S.
-Kim S.
“When I was asked to be a part of Mended Sword’s Spartan Race team, I had no idea what I was getting myself into and looking back, I am sure grateful that I agreed. Ralph is not only a hero, he is one of the finest examples of a great, humble person as he took the time to acknowledge everyone who wanted to [shake] his hand, asked him questions, and gladly posed for countless photos. The other team members, who did most of the lifting, had an endless supply of energy as well as great spirit which led to bringing Ralph across the Spartan finish line. Thank you Sgt. Speed, Mended Swords, and the rest of the organization for one of the most memorable, challenging and rewarding experiences.”
-SPC Luchenbill, 3/1FA 1/6FA US Army 95-98
-SPC Luchenbill, 3/1FA 1/6FA US Army 95-98
Orange County Choppers
2018
Thank you to all who signed up, and for those who helped along the way. Our second Spartan race was an outstanding success.
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West Point Paintball Spring
2018
The West Point Combat Classic brought the game back to Lake Frederick’s field, which facilitated an entertaining game for our veterans, and provided the perfect opportunity to reveal our new tank.
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2017
West Point Ceremony to Honor Cadets from the Spartan Race
2017
Michael and Ralph went to West Point’s Preparatory School to thank the special individuals who helped the team to complete their goal of finishing the Spartan Race.
Veteran Chow Down
2017
Mended Swords helped to support the Veteran’s Chow Down, a veteran appreciation dinner, alongside other charities including the New York Riders of Putnam County.
Spartan Race at West Point
2017
Links to articles about the event can be found below.
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Memorial Day Weekend at Hyde Park
2017
For the 14th year in a row, Mended Swords was asked to participate in a military reenactment on the FDR Library and Museum grounds in Hyde Park, NY.
West Point Paint Ball
Spring 2017
This year’s event took place on a new field and drew many new participating veterans.
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2016
Clothing the Veterans
2016
On December 15th, we were able to help two disabled veterans. We treated them to a haircut, new clothes, a meal, fellowship, and a car service ride home to their doorstep. It was a pleasure to spend time with, and get to know such deserving men.
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West Point Football Game
2016
Ralph was able to invite some of his friends, who were also WWII veterans. They all got to meet the other team mascots, West Point Generals, and the West Point cheerleaders.
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West Point Paint Ball
Fall 2016
For Ralph’s 91st year, he wanted to be part of the West Point Paint Ball war game. His words to Mended Swords founder Michael Speed: “I don’t know how much longer I have, nor if I could do this next year.”
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2015
West Point Football Game
2015
This was WWII vet Ralph Osterhoudt’s first West Point football game. Ralph got to meet all of the Generals of West Point, have dinner with them, see the team locker rooms, have the game dedicated to him, and walk away with the game ball.
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