Shilo Veterans Salute

For several years, Shilo Inns has been sponsoring a national radio and television tribute to our country's veterans and now those currently serving in the armed forces. In December 2000, Shilo Inns and Resorts received the first ever Patriotic Tribute Award from the American Veterans Association presented in Beverly Hills, California which was quite an unexpected honor.

"I am deeply moved by the sacrifices that the men and women of the armed forces and their families have given to make the United States of America a free country," said Mark Hemstreet, Owner and President of Shilo Inns. "Shilo Inns' corporate philosophy values hard work and dedication; there is no better example of these qualities than our nation's veterans. We want to show our respect and gratitude for our country's heroes of the past and present by honoring them publicly."

The tribute campaign elements include television, radio, magazine and newspaper print running throughout the year around traditional US holidays, including Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,Veterans' Day and certainly now during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Shilo Inns is the largest independently owned and operated American hotel chain in the Western United States, with over 40 convenient locations.

http://www.shiloinns.com/american_tribute.html

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[localizedinsanity]

It is amazing the sacrifices that these men and women and there families have made for America. This is an awesome, well deserved tribute and should be viewed and pondered by all. - Kevin Toll

[sunflowerjoey]

This is a wonderful tribute to the people that serve or have served in the armed forces and their families. Thank you for keeping us a free nation. As a former military member I was touched when I watched this video. ann campbell

[jforni1]

I was extremely moved not only by this tribute video, but also by Mr. Hemstreets truly patriotic gesture of spending his resources to take time to honor our heroes of today and yesterday. I truly wish there were more American business owners like Mr. Hemstreet that take the time to remind all of us to pay tribute to the men and women that sacrifice to make the United States the greatest country on earth. -Jillian

[MBPortland]

This is a wonderful reminder of what is important - with the challenges we currently face, our freedom remains and allows the spirit of the American people to be proud of our country, dare to dream, and hope for a better tomorrow. Thank you for all who have made and continue to make this great country of ours free.