Our Mission
To provide support to the individuals and families affected by cancer and military service
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Minton Lodge
The Minton Lodge is a beautiful retreat home previously owned and lived-in by Josh Minton. He always enjoyed having guests and ensured he would have enough space for everyone.
The property is surrounded by 49 wooded acres in Aberdeen, Ohio, only a few miles away from the Ohio River and Kentucky border. The house offers a peaceful and quiet setting to get away to. We welcome anyone affected by cancer, active duty and veterans of the armed services, and their family members.
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About Josh Minton
Josh Minton entered the military in 2006, graduated from West Point in 2010 where he played collegiately for the Army Rugby team. He completed a deployment to Afghanistan in 2012-2013 with Bravo Battery, 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team and medically retired from the Army in 2018. He was awarded the Army Ranger Tab, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal and three Army Achievement Medals.
At 27, he was diagnosed with a rare and incurable form of neuroendocrine cancer, after which he became very active with the Ulman Foundation and Ruck to Remember, a 60-mile march from Harper’s Ferry to Arlington National Cemetery. He chose to live life to its fullest over the next 5 years – however cancer took his body at the age of 32. His legacy continues to live on through his foundation and the Minton Lodge.
How You Can Help
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While enjoying the long weekend, let us take a moment to remember why we have it.
Today we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. May their courage and service never be forgotten. 🇺🇸”
Headquarters Grand Army of the Republic,
Washington, D.C., May 5, 1868.
GENERAL ORDERS
No. 11
I. The 30th day of May, 1868 is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance no form or ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit.
We are organized, comrades, as our regulations tell us, for the purpose, among other things, "of preserving and strengthening those kind and fraternal feelings which have bound together the soldiers, sailors and marines who united to suppress the late rebellion." What can aid more to assure this result than by cherishing tenderly the memory of our heroic dead who made their breasts a barricade between our country and its foes? Their soldier lives were the reveille of freedom to a race in chains and their deaths the tattoo of rebellious tyranny in arms. We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. All that the consecrated wealth and taste of the nation can add to their adornment and security is but a fitting tribute to the memory of her slain defenders. Let no wanton foot tread rudely on such hallowed grounds. Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let no vandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten, as a people, the cost of a free and undivided republic.
If other eyes grow dull and other hands slack, and other hearts cold in the solemn trust, ours shall keep it well as long as the light and warmth of life remains in us.
Let us, then, at the time appointed, gather around their sacred remains and garland the passionless mounds above them with choicest flowers of springtime; let us raise above them the dear old flag they saved from dishonor; let us in this solemn presence renew our pledges to aid and assist those whom they have left among us as sacred charges upon the nation's gratitude—the soldier's and sailor's widow and orphan.
II. It is the purpose of the commander in chief to inaugurate this observance with the hope that it will be kept up from year to year, while a survivor of the war remains to honor the memory of his departed comrades. He earnestly desires the public press to call attention to this order, and lend its friendly aid in bringing it to the notice of comrades in all parts of the country in time for simultaneous compliance therewith.
III. Department commanders will use every effort to make this order effective.
By Command of -
John A. Logan,
Commander in Chief
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The 5th Annual Josh Minton Foundation Golf Benefit will be here before you know it! This is by far our largest fundraiser of the year and is already sold out! We could again use your help by donating golf balls for the event. Our first need is for 16 dozen balls that we will have printed with the Foundation logo. One will be given to each golfer as a memento of the event. Extras will be used as part of proximity or raffle prizes. Every dozen donated allows helps us to maximize what we are able to contribute to the Foundation from this event. We appreciate your help!
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May is Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Month 💛
Protect your skin, wear sunscreen, and make skin checks part of your routine. Early detection can save lives.
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Today we proudly honor the brave men and women serving in every branch of our military on Armed Forces Day. 🇺🇸
Thank you to all who serve with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to our country. Your commitment protects our freedoms and inspires us every day.
The Josh Minton Foundation proudly stands in support of our service members, veterans, and military families. Today and every day, we are grateful for your service and sacrifice.
❤️ Courage
🤍 Honor
💙 Sacrifice
🇺🇸 Commitment
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