YARDLEY, PA, August 02, 2012 (Press-News.org) LifeShield Security today announced three winners from its July give-away contest. Beginning July 18th, LifeShield.com visitors could nominate a deserving military family to receive a free home security system and six months of free monitoring. Here are the winners:
- Ian and Ashley - Ian was injured by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan in June 2011 serving his country in the Army. He and Ashley were engaged at the time of this tragedy. Read their amazing story.
- Jack and Janae - Jack is a Captain in the United States Air Force who has been on active duty for almost five years. He submitted his own story on how he met his wife Janae as a testament to his appreciation for all she has sacrificed in her own life to travel around and be with him. Read their sweet story.
- Russell, Tracy and Zoey - Russell was Active Duty Army stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey. His wife, at home in Ohio pregnant with their young daughter Zoey, had to confront a scary situation: an attempted break-in. Check out their story.
"We have a tremendous amount of respect for these military heroes who have dedicated their lives to protecting our homeland," said Shannon Dominello, CMO, LifeShield. "We enjoyed reading all the submissions - and while the contest was meant to be just one winner -- we couldn't award just one. These three stories were particularly touching and we thought they all deserved to win."
Throughout the month of July, LifeShield also donated money to The Yellow Ribbon Club, an organization of volunteers providing care packages and support for service men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan. Throughout the month of July, LifeShield also donated money for every new "like" on its Facebook page, and each new review submitted by a LifeShield user. Larger donations were also being made for every new LifeShield system ordered plus 10% of the cost of all LifeShield accessories purchased - all in the name of supporting our needy military.
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LifeShield Security Announces Military Family Winners of July Home Security Kit Contest
Three families with heartwarming stories win free LifeShield Home Security Systems and 6 free months of burglary and fire monitoring.
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[Press-News.org] LifeShield Security Announces Military Family Winners of July Home Security Kit ContestThree families with heartwarming stories win free LifeShield Home Security Systems and 6 free months of burglary and fire monitoring.