More about Cindy McGrew

I learned Patriotism and a love for Country at a very young age. I have four older brothers that served in various branches of the military. Three of my brothers went off to war (Paul, Bruce, Kenneth). My brother Ted, went to West Point. My oldest brother was injured while serving his country. I remember how my brothers were treated when they returned home from Vietnam, and I vowed to do all I could to see that future heroes were not treated that way again. As a teenager I wore a special POW/MIA bracelet as a constant reminder we still had soldiers missing... to this day, they are not forgotten.

Saying the Pledge of Allegiance everyday in school as a child taught me to be proud of my country. I still get chills when I say the Pledge of Allegiance or hear our National Anthem. I am so proud of all of our young men and women that answer the call to duty. God Bless you one and all.

Cindy’s admiration and respect for all individuals involved in the military sparked her visits to Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) in Washington, D.C. Cindy continues her daily visits with the soldiers she met in the hospital, even as they transition to the Mologne House and Fisher House. There has hardly been a day since September of 2004 that she has missed going to WRAMC to visit with her new friends.

Awards and Accomplishments

• Person of Distinction Award, 2006- Mt. Airy Rotary Club
• Citizen of the Year Award, 2006 - The Knights of Columbus, Mt. Airy
• WJLA &Toyota's Tribute to Working Women Award, 2006 - National Press Club
• Honored at PEPCO's Volunteer Luncheon, as the guest speaker
• Citizen of the Year Award, 2007 - Maryland State Council Knights of Columbus
• Attended the 2007 USSOCOM Care Coalition Conference in Tampa

Reflections from the President

January 1, 2006

November 22 , 2006

January 22, 2007