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Andrew Pedersen-Keel

Limited Edition Nine Line Apparel available only until Feb. 27, 2023

By Peggi | February 15, 2023
Bataan Memorial Death March Apparel from Nine Lines to benefit APK Charities

(Buy Now!) Designed specifically for the 2023 Bataan Death March in New Mexico in March, these limited edition Nine Line x APK Charities garments honor the memory of the heroic…

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APK Charities Founders Attend Dedication Celebration for the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Berlin, CT

By Peggi | May 10, 2022
Helen Pedersen-Keiser is the president of the Connecticut Department of the American Gold Star Mothers

[smartslider3 slider=9] A new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (GSFMM) honoring the families of servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military has been erected in…

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NBC-30: Connecticut Gold Star Family Disheartened by Scenes in Afghanistan

By Peggi | August 23, 2021
Helen Pederen-Keiser was recently interviewed by NBC Connecticut regarding the heartbreak that's unfolding in Afghanistan.

Helen Pederen-Keiser was recently interviewed by NBC Connecticut regarding the heartbreak that’s unfolding in Afghanistan. Please see the video below. “A Connecticut family whose son was killed in the War…

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APK Charities Ruck March: “It helped us have purpose again”

By Peggi | June 2, 2021
APK Charities General Fund in Memory of Captain Andrew M Pedersen-Keel, Special Forces

380-mile trek traces life of state native, Andrew Pedersen-Keel, killed in Afghanistan A group of about a dozen people began a 380-mile journey Tuesday, and not by car, train, bus…

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CT soldier Andrew Pedersen-Keel to be honored at NASCAR race

By Peggi | May 30, 2021
CT soldier Andrew Pedersen-Keel to be honored at NASCAR race

Fallen CT soldier to be honored at NASCAR race by Meghan Friedmann [email protected] Reprinted with permission A local fallen soldier is getting a special honor this Memorial Day: Army Capt.…

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Celebrate Andrew Pedersen-Keel’s birthday with free hero WODs at CrossFit New Haven

By Peggi | May 23, 2019
Celebrate Andrew Pedersen-Keel's birthday with free hero WODs at the CrossFit New Haven at District Athletic Club in New Haven, CT

June 8, 2019 would have been PK’s 35th birthday. We’re celebrating by having hero WODs at CrossFit New Haven at the District Athletic Club in New Haven, CT. What is…

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Shoreline Community Gathers to Unveil Gold Star Memorial

By Peggi | November 1, 2017
Helen and Bob and Shoreline Community Gathers in Madison, CT to Unveil a Gold Star Memorial in memory of Captain Andrew Pedersen-Keel, Special Forces

Originally posted on Zip06.com, reprinted with permission. By Zoe Roos, Staff Writer Published September 26, 2017. Last updated 03:46 p.m., September 26, 2017 It’s said there is no greater pain…

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Helping Homeless Vets Can Help APK Charities Reach our Goals

By Peggi | October 14, 2017
Helping Southern Comfort Care, Inc. Can Help APK Charities Reach our Goals when Southern CC dedicates their renovated home to Andrew Pedersen-Keel

Tony U. Brown is missing his right thumb. It was smashed by a pallet at Camp Dahlke in Afghanistan while he was running as an incoming alarm sounded. He thought…

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A Great Big Thank You from Bob and Helen, plus… Race Results!!!

By Peggi | November 8, 2016
Helen and Bob of APK Charities in Memory of Capt. Andrew Pedersen-Keel

To our APK 5K, 5K Ruck March and Kids Fun Runparticipants, volunteers and Guilford residents, The APK Charities Board of Directors wishes to say a heartfelt thank you for your…

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Zip06: Helen Pedersen Keiser: Keeping the Spirit of Her Hero Son Alive

By Peggi | November 4, 2016

If ever there was an article to read about Andrew Pedersen-Keel, this one is it… from Zip06, Helen Pedersen Keiser: Keeping the Spirit of Her Hero Son Alive. So very…

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