Little Patriot Nathan Beeler Takes His Mission to Honor U.S
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Morson LITTLE PATRIOT Nathan Beeler takes his mission to honor U.S. veterans beyond his Avon home. Page 3 Readers Writes: Page 4 Get your kicks with chicken tikka: Page 8 HC ICON: Lynn Kempf Page 23 10 quick tips for healthier meals on the go: Page 11 We deliver an experience you’ll hold dear for years to come. iuhealth.org/west/maternity LITTLE PATRIOT Nathan Beeler takes his mission to honor U.S. veterans beyond his Avon home. Nathan Beeler and U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) It’s easy to look perfect By Nicole Davis in a magazine. Nathan Beeler was on a mission this past Indiana veterans are at rest there. The century- summer. Working to get 1,000 signatures on a old cemetery has no government funding for Real life means stress, sun petition for the restoration of Clark Veterans long-term care. Dennis Wright, president of Advice along the path to patriotism: damage, and a busy schedule – Cemetery in the Philippines, the 11-year-old Peregrine Development International, is a 33- had veterans surrounding him with support as he year retired veteran who was stationed at Clark Though Nathan Beeler worked hard to petition for the restoration of the neglected Clark Cem- all of which take a toll on your took his cause to Washington D.C. during his military career, never consciously etery in the Philippines, he had help along the way. He says he couldn’t have accomplished all he skin. At Ology, we’re the ‘real skin’ “We heard about the issue and we wanted to aware of any cemetery. His engineering and has without the advice he was given along the way. experts when it comes to erasing do something because it’s disgraceful,” Beeler construction company began work in the says. “When there’s a problem that needs to be Philippines in 2008. Driving past the location Veterans: “Many of them have done a lot of great things for me,” Beeler said. “They helped by the spots, lines and rough patches every day, he noticed what talking to their friends. They have suggested how I can improve my work.” that ‘real’ life gives you every day. looked like a military Whether it’s a BBL Photofacial cemetery with rows of Parents: Taking her son to Washington D.C. to petition for the cemetery restoration, Beeler’s headstones. It was in a parents offered more than just emotional support. “My parents have given me great advice that’s for brown spots, ProFractional “I really want to be a “state of arrested decay,” helped me along the way,” Beeler said. “If there’s any grammatical error, they say instead of doing Laser Resurfacing for lines a term he credits to John it like this…. Try something different.” and rough skin, or EXILIS RF senator, but it takes effort Gilbert, the VFW Cemetery Administrator. The cemetery to tighten up your jawline – Dennis Wright: Offering his opinions on Beeler’s first PowerPoint on Clark Cemetery, Wright and isn’t just a little wish is currently taken care of gave many encouraging words to him through e-mail correspondence from the Philippines and we’ve got it covered. through volunteers and advised him to take his project to Senator Lugar and other Indiana representatives. “I am im- Get ‘real’ results at Ology! donations. pressed,” Wright said in his first e-mail to Beeler. “If I were grading your project, I would give you that happens.” When Beeler read of the an A+. You hit all the nails on the head. I wish more of our citizens would demonstrate the same It’s time to erase what summer cemetery in an Associated level of concern and pride you have shown toward our veterans and those who have served with answered, you can’t just sit and watch.” Press article, his mother, Kim Beeler, said he honor and has as firm of a grasp on their civic duties and responsibilities as you do.” left behind. Take 25% OFF Clark Cemetery, located on Clark Air Force was distraught by it. She told him to make a any BBL Photofacial or Base, was created in 1948 after four American PowerPoint to inform his class of the situation. petition for his classmates to sign. That wasn’t “What is refreshing is people like the Beelers, ProFractional Laser Treatment military cemeteries were closed. Two of those She taught him about petitions and how they cemeteries date back to 1902. At least nine work. So Beeler took the initiative to create a enough to satisfy his need to help. and young Nathan, who has no family military through September 30, 2012!* “It is so refreshing to see what he is doing,” ties, who has trekked to Washington at his own Wright says. “I think all of us old timers, and family’s expense to take on big government,” * May not be combined with other especially the veterans who he has interfaced Wright says. “It is also refreshing to see that offers. Expires 9/30/12. with, are so encouraged by what he personifies. Nathan was able to get his entire Indiana He personifies everything that is right with delegation to sign on to support both bills. America, he personifies the traits we would like Imagine if we had 49 other Nathans out there.” to see in our military.” Though summer is over, school hasn’t stopped Going to the American Legion, Beeler gained him in his mission to support the restoration of well over the 1,000 signatures he needed. Clark Veterans Cemetery. He e-mailed Senator Lugar, a cosponsor of “I love politics, it’s my greatest subject,” Beeler the bill HR 4168 to require the American says. “I do want to get into politics when I get Photoshop for Battles Monument Commission to assume older. I really want to be a senator, but it takes responsibility. Kim took him to Washington effort and isn’t just a little wish that happens.” D.C., after Beeler sent out e-mails to make Beeler says that when he graduates, he wants to appointments to talk with senators about having join the military. His dreams don’t stop at the the cemetery restored. The main question Nathan senator level. Beeler says he wants to run for had to face was the budget. He learned it would president one day, if he can play his cards right. take $25,000 a year to maintain it. But, he has to finish school first. Clarks Veterans Cemetery Restoration “I think we all are amazed at what he Association, along with some of Beeler’s help, accomplished given his age,” Wright says. “When has gotten Congress to introduce two bills. One, you communicate with him, he is in step. He S2320, has gained the support of 16 bi-partisan follows the thoughts and his grasp of the key Real People U. S. Senator Dan Coats (R-IN) meets with Nathan Beeler of Avon, Indiana regarding the Remembering America’s Forgotten senators but needs additional support to get it to issues is amazing.” Veterans Cemetery Act. Photos submitted. the House. For more information, visit cvcra.org. WEST 317. 217. 2 200 NORTH 317.814.4100 Your Communtiy. Your Bank. Since 1908. Member FDIC September 2012 www.myICON.info | ICON | 3 Our View We get all te Support atento we d. your athlete Kids are back to school and school athletics are ramping up. 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