A member of the New England Garrison helped support The Partnership for Safer Communities on the 3rd of August, working with the Kingston, MA Police and Fire departments for their National Night Out Against Crime celebration. The event started around 5 in the evening, and our Biker Scout took pictures with children (and had an encounter with a horse), before departing.
National Night Out Against Crime!
Mission Reports August 10, 2010
Star Wars Day with the Lowell Spinners
Mission Reports, Special Events August 2, 2010
On Saturday, July 31st, the New England Garrison and Alderaan base teamed up with the Lowell Spinners, the Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox for Star Wars Day at LeLacheur Park in Lowell, MA. Special Star Wars themed jerseys were once again worn by the players on the field to be auctioned off after the game to benefit the Joann Weber Charitable Fund.
The weather was beautiful for a ball game (and for trooping) and the park was once again sold out. The New England Garrison was led by Darth Vader as he teamed up with Chewbacca to throw out the ceremonial first pitch to Red…
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On the evening of July 21st, Darth Vader and a small contingent of troops once again descended on the Verizon Arena in Manchester, NH to aid in the Star Wars in Concert performance. Star Wars in Concert is a unique multi-media event featuring music from all six of John Williams’ epic Star Wars scores, featuring Anthony Daniels as a narrator for the performance. The New England Garrison provided photo opportunities and entertainment for the eager crowd of fans, young and old, prior to the show.
Trooping for Children
Mission Reports June 22, 2010
On Monday, June 21st, members of the 501st New England Garrison and Alderaan Base of the Rebel Legion trooped two events to support sick children.
The first troop was a small but special birthday appearance at the Why Me? House in Worcester, MA. Members attended the party of Sean, a five year old being treated for leukemia. With a stormtrooper, ISO member, X-Wing pilot, Chewbacca and an Ewok in attendance, Sean was overwhelmed at first, but warmed up to the troops when presented with a one-of-a-kind Bi-Legional T-shirt, making him an honorary member of both the N.E.G. and Alderaan Base.
The WHYME…
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On June 2nd, 2010, members of the 501st New England Garrison and Alderaan Base of the Rebel Legion participated in a Make-A-Wish send-off for Ayden Beisaw, a seven year old from Wilton, ME who received a Make a Wish party like no other. Ayden’s wish included a trip to Star Wars Weekends at Walt Disney World.
Ayden was not expecting the Stormtroopers and Biker Scouts, led by a TIE pilot to burst into the room, searching for the Rebel scum that had infiltrated the party. After cornering Han Solo, the troops were “convinced” by the presence of Chewbacca to delay capturing the Rebels, and form…
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