What others have said about the cadets...
"You guys are great" - Fryeburg Fair
Your cadets are so polite and focused" - Cumberland Fair
...than you for bringing the Army Cadets if America to St Demetrios. Helpful, respectful, eager to help everyone with everything. What an impressive group of young men (and lady). Hooah! - St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church bulletin
I just wanted to take a minute and say THANK YOU to you and your group for your participation in the festival this year. Your group was very respectful and did a fabulous job. What outstanding young men & women! I hope that we can connect earlier next year and hopefully have your group for the whole weekend. Thanks again. Take care - Great Falls Balloon Festival Coordinator
You guys did a great job tonight, thank you". - Lewiston Police Officer
"I taught ROTC for years; your guys look sharp. "- St Peter's Italian Festival guest
"We are honored to have you here with us" - Native American Pow Wow member
"Your young men are incredible..."- Native American Pow Wow member
ALPHA CO 1st BATTALION 3rd CADET TRAINING BRIGADE , “The Maine Marauders "a dedicated group of young men - Freeport Flag Ladies.
I really enjoyed meeting your group yesterday its good to see that amount of enthusiasm for service to your country and community. I hope to see you guys again sometime soon!" - York County Deputy
"Thank you for your service...it doesn't matter that you aren't in yet...you are amazing" - Yarmouth Clam Festival spectator.
"HOOAH!" - Yarmouth Clam Festival veterans.
"Tell me about these wonderful people." - Yarmouth Clam Festival spectator.
"You have done an amazing thing with these kids" - Festival organizer.
"I thought they were regular Army...those kids are so motivated and look so good in uniform - Festival participant
"I cannot get over the change in my child - parent
"I am SO PROUD of your group of young cadets and how well they carried forward such a sacred responsibility today! More than anything, I am amazed by how WILLING they were to engage with members of the community discussing what they were doing and why they were doing it! These young men and women GOT IT and I am so very impressed by their steadfast dedication and commitment to our fallen heroes! These memories were held in very CAPABLE and DESERVING hands today. I am indebted to the service that each of them provided to our fallen, their family, and the outlying community! Thank you for all that you have done to ensure that Maine heroes are NOT forgotten!!!" - Greg Johnson, The Summit Project
"You have trained them well..." - Army Barracks
"Your group of young men and women were very impressive yesterday in church. I was very proud of all of them and you". - St Demetrios parishioner.
" I was so impressed with the cadets. They showed such respect while in church. They all looked great in uniform" - St Demetrios parishioner.
I was impressed with the skills, talents, and personal commitment of the young cadets as I spoke to them on the tv show "Zaffie". The cadets experience excitement, friendship, belonging and being a leader." - Zaffie Hadiaris, columnist
"Special thanks, once again, to the Cadets for helping us out." - Eric Gagnon, Red Cross Volunteer coordinator
"It doesn't matter if you guys haven't served...you make me proud." - Portland Pirates hockey fan
"You guys look great!" - Portland Pirates fan
"I need to get my nephew in this program, he would enjoy it" - Veterans' Service secretary
"Dylan and Hasanian also worked with us. Dylan played a math game with the children that had either finished or did not have homework. This activity worked out well. - Intercultural Community Center teacher
"Who are these fine young men? ROTC?" - visitor to the Greek Festival, July 2014.
"Do these guys ever take a break?" - Greek Festival worker complimenting the cadets doing parking detail.
"This program has made such a difference to my son, THANK YOU" - ACA parent
"What an outstanding program! My son is at Officer Candidate School for the Marines, may I send him a picture of you all? - bystander where the cadets were working out.
"Thank you for your service...I know you have not served yet but you ARE serving" - retired Army
"HOOAH! You guys train hard, keep it up!" - veteran training for GORUCK Challenge
"You make me proud..." - bystander at the Veterans' Day Parade
"Your group has kids in it from all over...Iraq, Rwanda, Asians...what a team." - ACA parent
"65 smoke alarms installed & well over 70 families who are better prepared and educated about Fire Safety. …..Outstanding!
Sir, I cannot begin to tell you how thankful the Red Cross is for the support of the Portland Army Cadets. The young men have risen to the challenge and have done so in a professional, respectful and kind manor – very impressive. I commend you, Mr. MacDowell and Sgt, for helping to develop, mentor and guide the Army Cadets - - Job well done.
I look forward to partnering with the Portland Army Cadets in the near future - -We have a few doors to knock in Portland and hope we can accomplish that together." -Eric Lynes, American Red Cross
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Your cadets are so polite and focused" - Cumberland Fair
...than you for bringing the Army Cadets if America to St Demetrios. Helpful, respectful, eager to help everyone with everything. What an impressive group of young men (and lady). Hooah! - St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church bulletin
I just wanted to take a minute and say THANK YOU to you and your group for your participation in the festival this year. Your group was very respectful and did a fabulous job. What outstanding young men & women! I hope that we can connect earlier next year and hopefully have your group for the whole weekend. Thanks again. Take care - Great Falls Balloon Festival Coordinator
You guys did a great job tonight, thank you". - Lewiston Police Officer
"I taught ROTC for years; your guys look sharp. "- St Peter's Italian Festival guest
"We are honored to have you here with us" - Native American Pow Wow member
"Your young men are incredible..."- Native American Pow Wow member
ALPHA CO 1st BATTALION 3rd CADET TRAINING BRIGADE , “The Maine Marauders "a dedicated group of young men - Freeport Flag Ladies.
I really enjoyed meeting your group yesterday its good to see that amount of enthusiasm for service to your country and community. I hope to see you guys again sometime soon!" - York County Deputy
"Thank you for your service...it doesn't matter that you aren't in yet...you are amazing" - Yarmouth Clam Festival spectator.
"HOOAH!" - Yarmouth Clam Festival veterans.
"Tell me about these wonderful people." - Yarmouth Clam Festival spectator.
"You have done an amazing thing with these kids" - Festival organizer.
"I thought they were regular Army...those kids are so motivated and look so good in uniform - Festival participant
"I cannot get over the change in my child - parent
"I am SO PROUD of your group of young cadets and how well they carried forward such a sacred responsibility today! More than anything, I am amazed by how WILLING they were to engage with members of the community discussing what they were doing and why they were doing it! These young men and women GOT IT and I am so very impressed by their steadfast dedication and commitment to our fallen heroes! These memories were held in very CAPABLE and DESERVING hands today. I am indebted to the service that each of them provided to our fallen, their family, and the outlying community! Thank you for all that you have done to ensure that Maine heroes are NOT forgotten!!!" - Greg Johnson, The Summit Project
"You have trained them well..." - Army Barracks
"Your group of young men and women were very impressive yesterday in church. I was very proud of all of them and you". - St Demetrios parishioner.
" I was so impressed with the cadets. They showed such respect while in church. They all looked great in uniform" - St Demetrios parishioner.
I was impressed with the skills, talents, and personal commitment of the young cadets as I spoke to them on the tv show "Zaffie". The cadets experience excitement, friendship, belonging and being a leader." - Zaffie Hadiaris, columnist
"Special thanks, once again, to the Cadets for helping us out." - Eric Gagnon, Red Cross Volunteer coordinator
"It doesn't matter if you guys haven't served...you make me proud." - Portland Pirates hockey fan
"You guys look great!" - Portland Pirates fan
"I need to get my nephew in this program, he would enjoy it" - Veterans' Service secretary
"Dylan and Hasanian also worked with us. Dylan played a math game with the children that had either finished or did not have homework. This activity worked out well. - Intercultural Community Center teacher
"Who are these fine young men? ROTC?" - visitor to the Greek Festival, July 2014.
"Do these guys ever take a break?" - Greek Festival worker complimenting the cadets doing parking detail.
"This program has made such a difference to my son, THANK YOU" - ACA parent
"What an outstanding program! My son is at Officer Candidate School for the Marines, may I send him a picture of you all? - bystander where the cadets were working out.
"Thank you for your service...I know you have not served yet but you ARE serving" - retired Army
"HOOAH! You guys train hard, keep it up!" - veteran training for GORUCK Challenge
"You make me proud..." - bystander at the Veterans' Day Parade
"Your group has kids in it from all over...Iraq, Rwanda, Asians...what a team." - ACA parent
"65 smoke alarms installed & well over 70 families who are better prepared and educated about Fire Safety. …..Outstanding!
Sir, I cannot begin to tell you how thankful the Red Cross is for the support of the Portland Army Cadets. The young men have risen to the challenge and have done so in a professional, respectful and kind manor – very impressive. I commend you, Mr. MacDowell and Sgt, for helping to develop, mentor and guide the Army Cadets - - Job well done.
I look forward to partnering with the Portland Army Cadets in the near future - -We have a few doors to knock in Portland and hope we can accomplish that together." -Eric Lynes, American Red Cross
Newslink:
http://wgme.com//news/features/top-stories/stories/volunteers-lewiston-give-away-smoke-detectors-25305.shtml#.VJcnd14AAA