Tennessee Stories
We love to share stories and testimonials from our participants, members, and partners. Each, of course, is shared with full permission and is a part of the therapeutic process.
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Dominic Lewis – USAF and Army Veteran
CW2 Lewis, Dominique (Ret) Bio Dom is an Air Force and Army veteran that served as a Nuclear Missile Technician, Cavalry Scout, Green Beret, and
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Sgt. Douglas J. Riney
Sgt. Douglas J. Riney was Killed in Action on 10/19/2016 in Kabul, Afghanistan. He was stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas and was assigned to the
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Richard Finks
Richard and Jane Fink aka Dick and Jane. We have been married for 44 years, Dick is a disabled Vietnam Veteran. He doesn’t really talk
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Tammy Pederson
My name is Tammy Pederson. I joined the Marine Corps in 1989. My dad, a Marine, served during the Korean War – I knew I’d
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Bernie KoPrince – Gold Star Mom
Lcpl William C. Koprince, Jr. was KIA 12/27/06 in Habbaniyah, Iraq. He was on his 3rd tour, 2nd in Iraq. William was stationed out of
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Jared Gould – Staff Sargeant(ret.) U.S. Army
Jared joined the United States Army right after the 9/11 attacks in 2001. During his time in the army, he earned 2 military Occupation Specialties
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Laura and Milton Kingsley
I joined the army when I was 17 in 1979 on the delayed entry in high school. I did my basic and AIT in Ft. Benning.
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Kim and Ken Vanderpool
I joined the Army in Jan. 1981. I took basic training and AIT at Ft. McClellan, Alabama to become a 95B (Military Police). Following my training
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Kenny and Brandi Vanderpool
I joined the US Air Force on February 18, 2003 as a Security Forces member. Upon graduation from Basic and Tech School, I was stationed
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Brandi Murray
My name is Brandi Murray. I have been in EMS for over 25 years now. I currently work as a Remote Medic with various entities
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Daniel Bivens – US Army Veteran
My Name is Daniel Bivens, first and foremost I want to thank Frontline Gardens for the garden. I Joined the Army in 2003 and met
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Donald Elliott
I joined the army on July 18 the 1990. I did my basic training at fort Jackson SC. After that was over I went Fort
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Shannon Le Brun – USMC Veteran
“My name is Shannon Le Brun. I served in the United States Marine Corps from 1989 to 1993. I enlisted in the Corps as an
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Amy Rose – USAF Veteran
“My name is Amy Rose and I’m an Air Force veteran. I’m so thankful for Frontline Gardens choosing to provide me with garden therapy as
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Joe Gaulton – US Army Veteran
Thank you, Frontline Gardens, for honoring me with the gift of garden planters and hope. I was paralyzed in 2006 during my service in the
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Bianca Hubbard – US Army Veteran and Gold Star Wife
My story is about my experience but I’m also speaking for someone who no longer has a voice, my late husband. I am an Army
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Eric – USMC Veteran and Kim Brefini
Thank you, Frontline Gardens, for this amazing gift and opportunity. This garden could not have come at a better time. My name is Kim and
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Kim Pollard – Veteran and Gold Star Wife
Hello, My name is Kim Pollard, and I am a Veteran & Gold Star wife and here is some of my story. Lets go back