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The Sgt. Adam P Kennedy Scholarship board members welcomes all Norfolk youth and
all participants of "Adam's Army Run within grade levels 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 to enter the Sgt. Adam P. Kennedy scholarship
essay contest. Whether paying tuition or not, every student has expenses for school such as books, bags, supplies, clothes
etc. This scholarship is open to youth attending any school. There will be (1) scholarship given out by Adam's parents at
the upcoming 1st Memorial run on Sat. October 24th, 2009.
Adam
was born on October 24, 1981 to parents Nancy Smyth and David Kennedy. He grew up in Norfolk and attended Norfolk Public schools,
graduated in 2000 from Xaverian, and then went on to Norwich University where he graduated in 2004. Adam went into training
for the United States Army upon graduation and became the distinguished honor graduate of his basic training class where he
was ranked 1 out of a class of 275 men/women. After Airborne School he reported to Fort Richardson, AK.
Adam was killed in action on Easter Sunday April 8, 2007, by an IED while in his humvee
in Diwaniyah, 25 miles south of Baghdad. He was the 51st member of the Armed Forces to be killed from Massachusetts. He was
only 25. He will be remembered as a loved son, brother, friend, and as a proud dedicated soldier in the United States Army.
And, as Adam always said, "Stay the course" we believe that we are, by continuing what he believed in by giving
this scholarship to a deserving young male or female who have similar attributes as Adam.
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Please personally write an essay of any length that you choose and describe
any/all options listed below: 1) What does an American Hero mean
to me?
2) Like Adam, how can I "Stay the course"?
3) How can I make a difference in my community like
Adam has done? Please include in your submittal:
Name, Address, Phone #, School, Grade, and if you are a Norfolk Resident and/or will be a participant of the Adam's ARMY
Run. Please mail to:
Sgt. Adam P Kennedy
scholarship essay contest
PO BOX 6311
Boston, MA 02114
Must be postmarked by Friday October 16, 2009
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