ABILENE (AP) — Larry and Sue Farr are on a mission to make sure all military men and women know they are appreciated for their sacrifices made in the service to their country.
The Farrs have designed and developed the "Not Forgotten" coin to distribute among veterans, servicemen and women, and among friends and family who want to hand them out to their loved ones.
The coins are made of copper and have a flag and a cross on both sides, with the phrases "In God We Trust" and "You Are Not Forgotten," on each face.
The idea came to Larry Farr back in January, during a meeting of his church group. Initially, he thought of a coin that soldiers at Dyess Air Force Base could use on base to get a cup of coffee.
"That was not enough," said Larry Farr, who is on the Military Affairs Committee of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce.
He wanted to design something that soldiers, either at home or abroad, could carry with them as a reminder of support back home.
"If they are in a situation, like a fire fight, they can reach down and touch it," Larry Farr said. "And they know they are not forgotten at home."
He also wanted to design something for veterans who have served.
"The mission is to put a coin in the hands of our soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen," he said. "We have a strong belief in God, family, and country."
In November, Larry Farr donated 400 of the coins to the Military Family Support Group in Brownwood to be sent to soldiers all over the world, including Iraq and Afghanistan.
Two weeks ago, he gave 600 coins to soldiers being deployed from the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
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