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Eric Parker of WFSB’s Sunday Spotlight Interviews Helen Pedersen-Keiser

By Peggi | September 28, 2022
Helen Pedersen-Keiser, Gold Star Mother of CPT Andrew Pedersen-Keel, interviewed by WFSB's Eric Parker on Sunday Spotlight.

Helen Pedersen-Keiser, Gold Star Mother of CPT Andrew Pedersen-Keel, interviewed by WFSB’s Eric Parker on Sunday Spotlight.

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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

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 Berlin Connecticut.…

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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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U.S. Navy 4 Star Admiral William H. McRaven speaks to Gold Star Families at the Brian R. Bill Memorial Golf Tournament

By Peggi | June 6, 2019
U.S. Navy 4 Star Admiral William H. McRaven speaks to Gold Star Families at the Brian R. Bill Memorial Golf Tournament

U.S. Navy 4 Star Admiral William H. McRaven speaks to Gold Star Families at the Brian R. Bill Memorial Golf Tournament Bob and Helen recently attended the Brian R. Bill…

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Helen Pedersen-Keiser, Gold Star Mother, speaks at Memorial Day Parade, Madison, CT

By Peggi | May 29, 2019
Helen Keiser-Pedersen, Gold Star Mother of CPT Andrew Pedersen-Keel speaks at Memorial Day Parade, Madison, CT

Helen Pedersen-Keiser, Gold Star Mother of CPT Andrew Pedersen-Keel speaks at Memorial Day Parade, Madison, CT. Please follow this link for the video. Thank you, Dottie Packer, for the video.

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Bob and Helen attend Tuesday’s Children fundraiser at the Plandome Country Club

By Peggi | April 9, 2019
Bob and Helen attend Tuesday’s Children fundraiser at the Plandome Country Club

Bob and Helen attended last week’s Tuesday’s Children fundraiser at the Plandome Country Club. This organization supports 9/11 families and first responders, assists Military Families of the Fallen, and 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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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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Coast x Coast Riders with their Heritage Flags

By Peggi | September 2, 2016

Members of the CoastxCoast family post with Heritage flags that are given away on the 2016 route in Dallas on September 1. APK’s Bob Keiser is on the far right…

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