Delta Company
The soldiers of Delta Company were recently featured in the following article in the New York Times.
"Weighing Threats and Rules of Engagement in Afghanistan"
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Delta Company recently returned from a deployment in Afghanistan and appreciates the support they (and their families) receive from Franklin. Following is the Unit's latest newsletter.
August/September 2010
FRG Newsletter July 2010
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Delta Company returned from Afghanistan in May of 2011. During this deployment, four soldiers were killed in action:
• Private 1st Class Benjamen Glen Chisholm (age 24)
• Private Charles Milton High IV (age 21)
• Specialist Shannon Chihuahua (age 25)
• Specialist Jonathan A. Pilgeram (age 22)
On May 24, 2011, Mayor Ken Moore proclaimed these brave soldiers honorary citizens of the City of Franklin. 
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History of the Adoption
In November 2004, the City of Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed a resolution officially adopting the soldiers of Delta Company (1/327th 101st Airborne Division) as part of the America Supporting Americans program.
Those interested in volunteering or finding out more ways to help, should complete this form [PDF] or send us an e-mail.
America Supporting Americans is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization which began in 1967 when Linda Patterson convinced her hometown of San Mateo, CA to adopt her brother Joe’s unit that was serving in Vietnam. Tragically, Joe was killed in a firefight a few weeks after the adoption. Linda has continued her mission of joining military units with communities across the country.
The mission of the organization is to link together military units that are based on U.S. soil or deployed world-wide with civilian groups and communities that wish to express their support of these young men and women serving in our armed forces.
The purpose of the City's adoption of Delta Company is to support the soldiers and their families. Several of the local schools have gotten involved by writing to the soldiers and sponsoring their children at Christmas.
Delta Company Photo Gallery