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Trevor’s Vests

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Trevor’s Vests

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  1. Trevor’s Vests This is a presentation on Trevor’s Vests. Most slides will change automatically. A slide that requires reading will not. A reading slide will have a forward arrow in the lower right corner for you to click to restart the show when you are done reading. When you are ready to move ahead, click the arrow.

  2. Content • 15 minutes to watch • It will explain briefly: • How the project started. • What are Trevor’s Vests? • FAQ’s • More detailed information sheets are included for review after this presentation.

  3. This Is Not About US Policy In Iraq or Afghanistan This Is Not About “Pro-War” or “Anti-War” This Is About Helping Our Sons and Daughters, Brothers and Sisters, Husbands and Wives

  4. This Is About Americans Far From Home in Harms Way

  5. And it’s about the sacrifice of a young Orange County man and the efforts of his parents to do something positive as a result. Trevor Anthony Win'E Born September 24th, 1981 Killed in Action May 21st, 2004

  6. Trevor Win’E, Rick and Debi and the rest of the Win’E Family

  7. Following Trevor’s death, his parents, Rick and Debi Win’E decided to establish a memorial fund to honor Trevor and do something to help servicemen still deployed in Iraq. Having privately purchased a cooling vest for Trevor to use on his deployment, they began to take donations in his memory and purchase cooling vests for the troops still there.

  8. As word spread in the community, others decided to help. A fund raising effort in the Orange County Fire Authority and CrossFit Affiliates has to date raised $100,000 for vests which have been sent to various units including the 184th California Army National Guard which included troops from Orange County, Northern California and Hawaii. A similar fund raising effort spread to the Fire Department of New York City (FDNY) and LA City FD who to date have raised $150,000 and sent vests numerous heroes in the middle east.

  9. The Cooling Vests

  10. While on patrol, full battle dress adds to the heat stress.

  11. The manufacturer the Win’E family purchased Trevor’s vest from is Mist n Go. The Trevor Win’E Memorial Fund purchases all vests exclusively through this manufacturer.

  12. Vest Cooling Packs Helmet liner cooling pack.

  13. Cooling Packs can be inserted into the vest pockets without removing the body armor.

  14. Each vest purchased by a group may have their insignia sewn onto the vest. Here is a vest donated by the Orange County Fire Authority.

  15. Are the vests helpful and are they appreciative? Following are two examples of many expressions of appreciation.

  16. "DEFELICE, DAVID CPT HHSC STB 3ID COMMANDER“ Subject: Thank for your support Date: Tue, 24 May 2005 14:46:43 +0400 From: "DEFELICE, DAVID CPT HHSC STB 3ID COMMANDER“ To: Debi Win’E Dear Ms Win'E and family, Please except my deepest sympathy for the loss of your son, SPC Win'E, and although I know that the grief you feel daily will never be replaced, I hope you can find comfort from those of us who serve. A few days ago, my unit, on its second rotation to Operation Iraqi Freedom received 11 of the cooling vests your foundation generously gave to us. As the temperatures have started to increase dramatically over the last few weeks, causing memories of the unforgettable heat of last time, they could have not come at a better time. My soldiers conduct patrols daily in and around the city, sometimes out of the comfort and shade for 8 continuous hours, and they all are thankful for your gift. I have never seen a soldier so willing to share his equipment with another soldier before the vests were made available to them. We have a few spartan offices that we conduct business out of and on the door to operations rooms hangs a note from your foundation that accompanied the vests. A silent tribute to Trevor and you all for the sacrifices you have made and your generous gifts you have given us. My soldiers call the cooling vest "Trevor’s vest" for short, in a tone of respect and gratitude you would not expect from these hardened warriors. A tribute that only soldiers could understand. Please except my sincerest thank you, and know that we appreciate everything you and your family has done for us. Sincerely David M. DeFelice Jr.CPT, CAV Commanding

  17. Frequently Asked Questions

  18. Why Doesn’t the Military Buy These? • The manufacturer tells us that the military is aware of the product. He indicates that although they are generally positive about the product, with all the competing equipment development requirements facing them, he does not believe this will be addressed soon.

  19. Are They Approved to Wear? • Yes, the military does allow items of personal comfort that are individually purchased to be worn in combat. The military is aware of the vest, and the "Iraq Pack" is now Mist'n Go's No. 1-selling item. The manufacturer estimates that more than 8,000 have been shipped to Iraq. Trevor's fund accounts for about 10 percent of that total. We have had occasions when a unit commander is reluctant to allow the vests to be worn on patrol (it is a commanders prerogative), but this is a relatively rare occurrence.

  20. How Do They Work? • The cooling occurs through a combination of evaporative cooling by wetting the vest prior to use, and the vest also contains lightweight, reusable chemical packs manufactured to freeze solid without benefit of refrigeration. "You can put it in water, in an air conditioning duct, and in 20 minutes they're solid again," said the manufacturer, who tested the cooling efficiency of his product on a fully-armored volunteer doing push-ups, squats, and knee-bends - in a sauna. In some circumstances, troops tell us they wear the vests and use the evaporative cooling on patrol and insert the cooling packs to aid in sleeping. Others use both on patrol, it varies by individual preference.

  21. How Much of My Donation Buys Vests? • 100% of the funds donated are used to buy vests. All fundraising efforts are completely donated and are a labor of love and respect.

  22. How Much is Each Vest? • The manufacturer has discounted each vest purchased through the memorial fund which is normally about $225 to $135 ($157 with detachable sleeves which we recommend) for military orders. Additionally, he provides a free vest for every 10 purchased.

  23. http://www.mistngo.com/ Thank You http://www.trevorwine.com/

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