Bob Wondries Ford and Operation Gratitude Send Over 300 Letters and Care Packages to Troops Overseas

June 3, 2011 - PRLog -- LOS ANGELES, CA, June 1, 2011 – Bob Wondries Ford and GoCountry 105.1 partnered with Operation Gratitude last Memorial Day Weekend to help support troops overseas. The Ford dealer hosted the event last Saturday, where members of the local community were able to come out and support U.S. troops by writing postcards of appreciation as well as donate items to be used in care packages for soldiers serving overseas. The event resulted in over 300 written post cards to active military as well as hundreds of donated items for care packages, such as entertainment and hygiene products. Participants were also able to enjoy music from GoCountry 105.1 and meet radio personality Shawn Parr.

Bob Wondries Ford has been an active participant in the community since they opened their doors in 1949. This Memorial Day they have carried on this tradition by creating a partnership with Operation Gratitude to help community members show their support for troops overseas.

“We’re really happy with the support the local community showed for our troops. I’m hopeful that next year we can make the event even bigger” said Chris Greco, General Manager of Bob Wondries Ford.

Separately, Ford Motor Company announced today that they have been awarded the Freedom Award by the U.S. Department of Defense. The Freedom Award is the highest honor bestowed upon America's employers who provide exceptional support to their employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve.


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