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Honoring those who served this Veteran’s Day.

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The team here at steve mckenzie’s wanted to take a quick moment on this day of remembrance to honor those who have served in our military. We have the utmost respect for those who put it all on the line to protect our country and are grateful each and every day.  Please remember the family of our son’s fraternity brother who was killed in action earlier this year, Lt. Weston Lee.

It may only be two little words, but we want to say THANK YOU to those who were a part of the armed forces – and encourage all to take a moment and thank a veteran in your life today.  As a token of our appreciation, steve mckenzie’s is offering a 15% discount on your total purchase in the store today and tomorrow, Saturday November 11th.

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Sharing Something Personal

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We want to share a personal, yet somber, highlight from last week. Two weeks ago our 24-year-old son, Carter, a first year high school history teacher, tragically had an active duty fraternity (Sigma Alpha Epsilon) brother killed in Iraq. This rocked his, ours, and many others worlds’.

1st Lt. Weston Lee

Within hours of his passing, our son and his close friends determined that they’d like to honor Weston’s memory with a scholarship at their school, the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, using a gofundme account. The goal is $100,000 and  to date, $60,000+ has been donated.

Being a man of action, Carter took this story to his history students at William and Reed Academy, in Johns Creek GA, reminding them we have active duty soldiers in harm’s way despite being in a peace-time setting. He challenged them to collect items for care packages to send to these service members. Listen to what happened next:

What’s the takeaway of this story? Cherish your friends and cherish your freedom.

One person can make a difference and that one person is you.  Listen to what tugs at your heart.

Simple things and handwritten cards brighten a service member’s day

Read here to learn more about Lt. Weston Lee, his ultimate sacrifice and what’s being done to honor and remember this young soldier and remember to thank the next service person you see.

Celebrating Veteran’s Day

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We just wanted to take a moment and honor those who have served our country. Today is a day of reflection and a time to honor those who give their life to keeping us safe. 


Thank you to our veterans for all you’ve given us!

Happy Veteran’s Day to one and all. 

~ The steve mckenzie’s team

A Veteran’s Day Message from steve mckenzie’s

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To all who have – or who are – serving in our armed forces… Thank you for giving of yourself to serve our country and protecting our freedoms.

veterans day 2015

The team at steve mckenzie’s is forever grateful.

In celebration of this special day, mention this blog post, and 10% of the proceeds from your in-stock purchase at steve mckenzie’s will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project, today through Saturday, November 14th.