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PHOTO CAPTION: All tuckered out–After a day of running around with Atlanta Falcons football players and her brothers, Brody, 7, and Corey, 9, Megan Jenrette, 3, relaxes on an autographed football Aug. 6. Megan is the daughter of Shannon Jenrette, widow of Maj. Kevin Jenrette, who died June 4, 2009, in Afghanistan. As part of the Survivor Outreach Services program at Fort McPherson — which provides ongoing support for Families of fallen servicemembers — children of deceased servicemembers were given the opportunity to attend a practice and interact with Falcons players on the field. (Courtesy photo, cleared for public release, not for commercial use, attribution requested.)
Atlanta Falcons open arms to surviving children
Sep 10, 2010
By Kevin Stabinsky (USAG Fort McPherson)
The Atlanta Falcons professional football team took time from preparing for the 2010 National Football League season to honor the children of deceased servicemembers.
On Aug. 6, Families attended a Falcons training camp at the Flowery Branch Headquarters Complex as part of the Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) program on Fort McPherson.
SOS provides Family members of fallen service personnel with support programs. Jocelyn Coleman, chief of U.S. Army Garrison Army Community Service, said SOS allows Families who have lost a loved one to stay connected to the military and programs offered to military members, such as the trip to the Falcons’ training camp.
“When we called the Families and invited them to watch the Falcons, they were just blown away and excited about it,” Coleman said.
At first, the Families were taken to a viewing area. However, once settled in their seats, Falcons’ long snapper Joe Zelenka motioned for the children to come out onto the field.
Zelenka said when he learned that the children of deceased servicemembers would be attending the practice, he wanted to do something to make their trip special and memorable.
It is an opportunity rarely granted, said Falcons’ head coach Mike Smith.
However, to show appreciation for the sacrifices their Families had made, he granted them an exception.
Coleman said she and the Families were ecstatic once the children were welcomed onto the field.
“It’s wonderful. We’re just excited and overwhelmed,”she said. “To see them out there playing and getting their pictures taken is great. You know they’re going to tell all their friends.”
On the field, children got to play with footballs and interact with players and Smith. Before heading to the locker room, players also interacted with the remaining Family members.
Rebecca Hill, Falcons’ reporter, said although the Families were honored by the players’ actions, the real honor was for the players to meet with the Families who sacrificed for so much for freedom and to keep America safe.
“Taking time out of practice wasn’t nearly as big of a sacrifice as these Families have made,” Hill said. Overall, Coleman said the entire experience was wonderful and providing Families with such opportunities is just one way to give back to those who have already given so much.
Coleman extended a welcome to all Families affected by loss to take part in SOS’s programs.
“We invite them to be a part of all events,” Coleman. “They are part of the Family.”
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Question by Wytrcuet Zshgfuyt: Is there any way that I can watch Atlanta Falcons vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL games live online ?
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Question by RKO: How far do you think Atlanta Falcons can go in the Playoff?
How far do you think Atlanta Falcons can go in the Playoff?
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Answer by jezareerobs
They’ll lose to the Panthers in the second round
Answer by big matt
They can go all the way, the Giants were a wild card team last year…..anything can happen.
Look people I didn’t say they WILL go all the way I said they CAN go all the way because the Giants did last year so get a friggin life you trolls giving thumbs down for no reason
Answer by Zack
All da way.
Question by Antwuan: What do yall think will happen with Michael Vick and the Atlanta Falcons when Michael Vick gets out of jail?
Is there any chance at all of Michael Vick coming back to the Atlanta Falcons?
What yall think?
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Answer by Steelegrave
There is no chance he will return to Atlanta under the present ownership, he lied to Arthur Blank and Blank won’t take him back.
Answer by the_anomaly23
No! If he finds a way to stay in shape, some team may take a chance with him. It will not be with the Falcons, though.
Answer by jpduran
Vick may return as a janitor or hot dog seller. His days in the NFL are over.
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why don’t u guy’s come back to arizona? we’ll kick your ass again!!!! CARDINALS FOREVER
sweet deal, thanks for putting in the time!
Atlanta falcons are going to be beast in 2010