To all of our wonderful and generous supporters, past, present, and future,

The Soldiers Memorial Fund (SMF) in 2010 was able to support a number of Active Duty Troops, Veterans and their families, as well as volunteer organizations that support our Armed Forces worldwide. Multiple gift package mailings were completed and sent to our brave warriors down range in Iraq and Afghanistan, right where they live and fight.

Again, as in previous years we presented leadership awards to high school students and ROTC graduates that would be entering active duty after graduation. We are now accepting nominations for the 2011 awards. If you would like to nominate a student for the 2011 leadership awards, please notify us via e-mail at:

Also in 2011 the Soldiers Memorial Fund plans to contribute to the 101st Airborne “Screaming Eagle” Support Fund.

The Soldiers Memorial Fund is now involved in a Montana project; the Sliters Memorial Park in Bigfork, Montana. The plan is to install a three foot statue of the Soldiers Memorial Fund Fallen Soldiers replica that was designed by Ken Bjorge in 2006 at the entrance to the park.

In 2011, we look forward to redoubling our efforts in supporting our warriors, in any way possible through the fund. Please assist us in spreading the word across the country about SMF projects. Our goal is to raise $100,000 for the 2011 programs and projects. Please make a donation today in whatever amount you can afford.

To make your 100% tax deductible donation, please contribute through the web site or send a personal check to:

Donations are tax deductible under 501© (3) IRS provisions.

We thank all of you for your generosity and support.

Sincerely,

Paul and Marian Vallely; Trustees