Awards and recognition for Heartbeat President and volunteers

The following awards were presented to Janice Buckley, president of Heartbeat, for the organization’s never-ending support and dedication to service members and their families. Credit goes to Janice, our many volunteers, and our generous donors for touching many lives.

The majority of these awards were presented prior to the organization’s recent name change, previously Operation Homefront Washington:

Certificate of Appreciation to Janice Buckley for professionalism and exemplary support of Task Force Phoenix in its successful mission supporting wounded warriors from Operation Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, Noble Eagle, and Just Cause — from Task Force Phoenix.

Certificate of Appreciation to Janice Buckley for outstanding support, patriotism, donations, and community support to help keep soldiers and families together — from 51st Expeditionary Signal Battalion.

Letter of Appreciation, November 14, 2008 — from Department of Army WTB, A Company.

Honorable Mention Certificate. Outstanding Employee Nominee, October 11, 2007 — from Veteran’s Affairs Committee.

Thank you for contributions to the soldiers, families, and staff of Task Force Phoenix — from Task Force Phoenix, November 2008.

Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of the support and contributions to the Washington Army National Guard. 2007 Children’s Christmas Party — from 181st Support Battalion.

Certificate of Appreciation for the support and dedication to the Troopers of the Fourth Squadron during the holiday season and Sixth United States Cavalry during the deployment of OIF-5 — from 4th Squadron, 6th United States Cavalry: Douglas G. Auckland SFC, USA and Ricky A. Thomas CPT, AV.

Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of contributions and efforts to build the “Dawg Pound” D Company, 29th Signal Battalion during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Efforts appreciated by leadership at all levels — from D Company, 29th Signal Battalion: Edward C. Hayes 1SG, USA and Anthony S. Jordan CPT, SC.

Thank you for loving Rangers — from Rangers.

Honorary Membership bestowed upon Ms. Janice Buckley. Honorary membership is awarded only to those individuals who, through dedicated application of talent, effort, and spirit, have made substantial contributions to the Task Force mission — from Task Force Phoenix Honorary Membership.

Thank you for all your support. Rugged! — from 14th Engineers.

Seal of Approval letter, September 10, 2008. Snohomish County Washington proclamation for 9/11 Remembrance Day in Snohomish County — from Snohomish County: Aaron G Reardon, Snohomish County Executive.

Thank you for the continual support and commitment to the “Fit to Fight” family. Appreciation Dinner, December 2005.

Certificate presented to Janice Buckley in recognition of outstanding support of the Washington Army National Guard — from Washington Army National Guard.

Certificate of Honorable Mention, November 10, 2007 — from Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee.

Community Hero Award, Lincoln Day Republican Dinner.

Certificate of Authenticity — from Rangers.