This was originaly posted on the Schnitzileburg/Germantown Facebook page by our friend Danny Mac.
Kenny Sullivan from the Antique Mall saw something on TV last year about some soldiers that couldn't go home for Christmas because of money, time, or nobody to go home to. I remember seeing this too and it chokes you up a bit knowing that this happens. After hearing this, he called Fort Knox and had a little talk. He offered a place for the soldiers to spend the day, eat, and have a little fun. Lots of local businesses are joining together to help make this a good day for these 85 soldiers that will be visiting our neighborhood on Christmas Eve. They have most of the stuff covered like, food, gift boxes, and games. We just have an idea that could really touch the hearts of these soldiers and here it is. What if we lined up Goss Avenue with our people cheering or holding flags? I'm pretty sure we could have them take a left off of Eastern Pkwy and bring the busses down Goss Avenue to the Antique Mall. This would probably happen at 9:45am. I hope our neighbors and the city of Louisville can find time to honor these guys with 15 minutes. Bring the kids and show them what Christmas is all about. I'll share more info as it comes in. What do you think?
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