Mary Kaye Lancaster
Volunteer
Mary proudly served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels), working on the flight line and fuel pipeline in Sicily, Italy. Whether she was driving a 5,000-gallon fuel truck, conducting quality-assurance lab work, or performing critical duties below deck aboard the USS Ronald Reagan, she took tremendous pride in contributing to the mission and being an asset to her team.
After four years of dedicated service, Mary was diagnosed with service-connected AML leukemia. As she continues her journey beyond cancer, she carries forward the same determination and heart that defined her time in uniform.
Today, Mary hopes to give back by supporting fellow Veterans who may need companionship — someone to talk with, to visit, to listen, and to share stories and connections.
New to volunteer work, Mary is eager and ready to be an asset once again.
Donate today and transform lives for America’s heroes. Every single penny contributes to delivering the honor, respect gratitude and healing to those who’ve defended America’s freedom.
TOGETHER, WE'RE UNSTOPPABLE
"Going clear back to the Civil War, all of our Veterans have raised their right hand and swore to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. And along with that we wrote a check to the U.S. Government and the American People for an amount up to and including our lives. Unfortunately, far too many have given their all in that regard."
Our freedom to live and work in a community as great as ours is a result of the sacrifices borne by those who serve, and in some cases, veterans who have given us their all for our country. The Flame of Liberty Memorial delivers honor and gratitude to our Veterans. More importantly, it shouts "Welcome Home!"
"The reason I have donated time and energy to this worthwhile cause is because Veterans and active Military provide for the peace and freedom of our country, which is fundamental to the American way of life."