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Volume 19 Issue 3
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June 23, 2022
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Operations community have benefited from The Station’s programs. With a huge American flag as a backdrop, guests were welcomed by Founder and Executive Director Kevin Stacy. The spouse of a Special Operator, Kate Shaddock, spoke about the support received from the Station and how important their work is. Barb’s husband David auctioned off a framed American flag made from the uniform of a Special Operator who fell in action. Silent auction items included signed guitars by Jason Aldean and Toby Keith. Paddle auctions followed, and the concert began with dessert on the table. When asked if he could take a weekend out of his busy touring schedule to come to Middleburg, Randy offered to donate his performance, and sound and lighting crews came from Nashville to donate their services. As the sun began to set, the lights went down. Randy and his band put on a great show, singing many of his own tunes, and closed the night to thunderous applause. That evening, $1.2 million was raised, far surpassing Barb’s or Gail’s secret predictions. Funds will not only go to support the Montana headquarters but and two new locations in Virginia Beach, VA, and San Diego, CA, enabling the Station to reach more families. Designed to be an annual event, Barb and Gail are already working on next year’s event to be held at Barb’s St. Bride’s Farm on Sunday, May 28, Memorial Day weekend. Mark your calendars! To learn more about this wonderful organization, visit https:// thestationfoundation. org
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Country Music Association Superstar Randy Houser with Eagle Cafe Co-chairs Barb Roux and Gail Dady Photo By Nancy Kleck
ptly named after the Bluebird Café in Nashville, The Eagle Café was an idea originated by Barb Roux and Gail Dady as a “place” to hold fun, casual musical events. This past Memorial Day weekend, over 350 guests gathered at Gail Dady’s beautiful Caliburn Farm for the inaugural concert and fundraiser to benefit The Station Foundation featuring CMA superstar Randy Houser. Gail is ex-Navy, God-mother to Randy’s eldest son, and Barb has been a longtime supporter of the organization and close friends with many of its members. Perhaps not as well known as other groups outside of military families, The Station Foundation is a nationally-recognized public 501(c)(3) that supports U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) as they return home from war. Established in 2011 in Bozeman, Montana, The Station quietly serves U.S. Special Operations service members, spouses, children, Gold Star children, and their mentors. The mentor relationship is special for the children in those families whose father was lost in combat. Through outdoor experiences and the myriad of programs, families and returning Special Operators regain their balance and manage stress in civilian life. The effects of combat extend beyond the battlefield, and the SOF lifestyle makes it extremely difficult to preserve the health, wellness, and readiness of SOF members and their families. Over 2,000 Gold Star children and families and several thousand members of the Special
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