Upcoming Events

 

Recent Updates

Feb 16, 2009
American Military Quilts

go to the home page read about Lieut. Col. Mark Patrick Phelan see what's new and planned events help support our soldiers! see photographs and videos related to the foundation click here to contact us click here for more helpful sites
 
Upcoming events

Apr 25, 2009 - Road Trip to Washington D.C.
Take a bus ride down to Washington D.C and enjoy the free museums, monuments, and scenery. (More Info coming soon)

 

News

Apr 12, 2008 - Soldier's name lives on
An article by Cris Foehlinger of Sunday News writes about Lancaster's Army Reserve center renamed for beloved officer killed in Iraq.

Feb 18, 2008 - Military Widow Remembers Fallen Husband
LTC Mark Phelan lost his life in Iraq. But, through his death, his wife says she gained purpose and lessons to last a lifetime. WFMZ's Eve Tannery tell us how war continues to bring a Montgomery County woman closer to her husband, even today.

NOV 26, 2007 - Upper Darby High School Dedicates Plaque to LTC Phelan
Upper Darby High School of Delaware County, PA honors alumni LTC Phelan with a plaque.

Nov 17, 2007 - PA Congressman Joe Sestak presents check to foundation
The Knights of Columbus present a check to aid wounded soldiers and families of those killed in action.

 

articles

FEB 16, 2009 - AMERICAN MILITARY QUILTS
A short history about quilts for American Soldiers.

Jun 14, 2008 - "Displaying the American Flag" (pdf)
In honor of Flag Day, read how the USA flag should be displayed.

Nov 26, 2007 - A soldier comes home
Read a short article about the day UDHS dedicated a plaque in honor of LTC Phelan.

Apr 3, 2004 - Hello to everyone
A letter from Mark written to family and friends about his first few months stationed in Iraq.

1996 - post cards
Read a short article about the day Brenda Phelan discovers Mark's unique family history from an old scrapbook of photos titled Post Cards.