Grateful for support of Freedom Bash

On behalf of the Hanover Township officials and the Operation Support Our Troops: Freedom Bash 2011 Planning Group, I would like to thank the community for their generous donations to our troops during Freedom Bash 2010 that took place on June 10 and 11.

Due to the tremendous support, Hanover Township was able to send a truckload of comfort items to America’s bravest serving overseas.

This annual event began in 2004 as an idea from a high school student who was concerned not enough was being done for our troops. Originally a 24-hour event to accept donations, over the years we have grown and expanded into a two-day festival with live music, a car show and VIP tent for veterans of the armed services. A special “thank you” to the all the bands and musicians who donated their talents for free and to all our community partners that helped underwrite most of the cost for the VIP tent and the entire event.

For those who were not able to make it to the event, we are still accepting donations at the township office, 250 S. Route 59, in Bartlett.

Next year will be better than ever and we are counting on everyone’s support! Clear your calendars on June 8 and 9 of next year for Freedom Bash 2011.

Thank you again to everyone who dropped off donations to support our troops.

Brian P. McGuire

Hanover Township supervisor