Earlier this week was Memorial Day, a day to honor and celebrate those brave men and women who risk their lives defending our country and our freedoms. I know that many people see it as the unofficial start to summer, but it is very important to also take to heart the reason why we have this holiday in our country.
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has teamed up with Dollar General to honor our military as Every Day Heroes in June. Many soldiers who return from service continue to help out in their communities. P&G and Dollar General want to celebrate these amazing people.
Dollar General has chosen Sparky Edwards as its Every Day Hero for June 2013.
Sparky exemplifies the Every Day Hero. He is a retired, decorated military veteran who served in South Korea and in Iraq. Once an at-risk teenager, Sparky turned his life around with the help of a National Guard youth academy. The fresh start helped him earn his GED and enter the military. Today he is a successful business owner, pursuing his PhD and paying it forward by volunteering to mentor at-risk teenagers.
Just as military families have made a commitment to our country, Dollar General has committed to delivering valuable savings on America’s favorite brands – every day!
June’s brandSAVER will be released in your local paper this Sunday (June 2, 2013). Inside you’ll find great savings on many popular brands.
You can use the P&G coupons found in the brandSAVER at your local Dollar General where you can get high quality P&G products at great prices. Some products include Tide, Gain, Downy and Febreze.
P&G and Dollar General have a special prize package for a lucky reader. The prize package includes:
- Gain Fireworks- In-Wash Scent Booster for your Laundry
- Gain Bar – Dryer Bar Lasts up to 3 Months
- Febreze Car Clip – Eliminates Odors and Releases a Fresh Scent
- $10 Dollar General Gift Card
This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on June 10, 2013 at 11:59 PM (EST). The winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winner will be notified via e-mail and will have three days to reply or a new winner will be chosen in their place.
To enter please leave a comment on this post and tell me about an “everyday hero” in your life (military or otherwise).
For extra entries you can use the Rafflecopter widget (below) but you must complete the initial entry requirement or the additional entries won’t qualify (I do check). Extra entries are optional.
Kimberly
*I received a similar prize package in exchange for my participation. There was no compensation.
Joanne Gregory says
My husband is my everyday hero! He is the glue that hold this whole family together!
Rae says
My father-in-law is a vietnam vet. —
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
Although I do not have a military person in my life, I do count all the men and women of the Armed Forces as my heros.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
My Husband Is My Everyday Hero, He Is Always There For Me 🙂
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Beth Klocinski says
My father is a vietnam vet
Beth Klocinski says
My father is a vietnam vet
Mary Happymommy says
My brother is my military hero (he served in the Navy).
Tiffany Greene says
My mom is my hero!!! Thanks!
Cheryl Chervitz says
My mom and dad are my hero’s. They do so much for me and I don’t always give back to them, but I love them dearly.
Adella Gonzalez says
My dad is my hero.
tiffany lane says
my husband, bc he provides for us
Cynthia R says
my boyfriend is my everyday hero, works so hard, does the right thing, treats me and my family great!
Andrea O says
My brother is a former officer in the air force and is my hero!
Krystine says
My husband is my hero. He’s been a Marine for 7 years and when his current contract ends, we’re moving closer to his family so he can become a police officer. My husband is rarely ever thinking about himself <3
Tabathia B says
My husband, cousin, sister and brother who all served during Desert Storm
Tina says
My husband! After his lungs collapsed last year he fought so hard for 3 months to stay alive and keep our family together. I call all of his scars, his battle wounds. He is lucky to be alive and I am lucky to have my hero here everyday!
Thomas Gibson says
My everyday hero are the women and men who sacrifice their lives each day so we can have a safer America.
stephanie says
i would have to my parents!
Jessie C. says
Hubby is my everyday hero for supporting the family
Kelly D says
My husband is an everyday Hero for always being there to help anyone.
Margaret Smith says
My everyday hero is my Dad. He’s always supportive and helpful to others. He also served years ago and is very proud.
Kelly R. says
My mom and my husband are my everyday heros.
Bri S. says
My hero is my boyfriend.
latanya says
my husband because he takes care of us
kristen m says
my every day hero is my mom, she goes through so much and just keeps trucking.
McKim says
My son is a police sergeant, and puts his life on the line every day. I admire him and his family for having courage.
Sarah Hall says
My daughter is my hero. She is a young widow who is working and raising her son by herself. She pays all her bills on time and is shaping her son into a good honest young man.
PAIGE CHANDLER says
My Godson is in Afghanistan. He is my true hero.
Kiara says
My grandmother is my hero.
sharlene caisse says
My husband is my hero.
Ann Fantom says
My dad an veteran is my everyday hereo
Christine d says
My husband. He became a county reserve deputy age .40. He trained w kids half his age and graduated top of his class. Now he serves our county on days off from his regular job.
chadro says
my nephew Steven who served in Afghanistan
shannon Baas says
my nephew that is in the military.
Sarah L says
My friend Sherrie has many health problems but she is always upbeat and makes me smile.
Thanks for the contest.
sue ellen says
my husband is my hero he is a great father and husband.
Cathy Truman says
My husband Keith is my hero he had a stroke a few years ago. He has worked very hard
to walk again and he never feels sorry for himself.
Kristi says
My hero is my daughter. She brings me inspiration and happiness everyday. I’d lose my mind without her.
Cynthia C says
My dad is my everyday hero. I can always count on him.
Christina says
My hubby is my hero, he saves me every day. and My 3 year old goddaughter who is battling cancer is also my hero, as sick as she’s been and as much as she has been through these past few months.. she always has a smile on her face.
Kristie says
My husband is my hero. He not only works hard to support our family, but he’s also a local volunteer firefighter.
jose benavides says
my grampa is my hero.. he has always been there for me
DorothyTeel says
My dad was in teh Navy, retired from it, My oldest son was in the Navy retired from it my next son is in Army is on active reserve now and my nest son was in army and is out. I have alot of military to thank for our wonderful life. Thank you I would give this to my daughter in law, thanks for asking
Denise B. says
My husband is my everyday hero. 🙂
Rae Nelson says
My Grandfather! He is the most kind and gentle man you will ever meet! He also served in WWII!! Love him!!
Christian Alejandro says
My mom is a hero to me. She rocked and rolled the whole parenting thing.
Linda Lansford says
my hubby is rhe best protector in our family
Ashley says
My husband for being a wonderful dad
Virginia Rowell says
My everyday hero is my father. He does so much and never complains.
D SCHMIDT says
My Husband is my everyday hero, he served for his country and continues to have to suffer with the lifelong difficulties that it entailed.
Maxine says
My brother is my everyday hero. He’s a single dad with a sixteen year old son and is also the caretaker for our mother.
Allison Downes says
my mom. She is always there for me when I need her, and even when I don’t.
Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
Janet Jackson says
God is my hero first and foremost and then my brothers and parents, they all took on someone else’s children (grandchildren) and love and treat everyone of them as if they were their very own! Finally every military serviceman/woman who defends my freedom is my hero as well as police officers, firefighters and others that put their life on the line to serve others!
Rona B says
My husband is my hero because he takes such care of our family. He’s very supportive and a great partner.
S Blackwell says
Wonderful giveaway!
Laura L says
My mother is my hero. She has been there for me through everything, especially when I lost my only child.
Laura L says
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beatriz says
my grandfather is a vet!! and a great role model!
shawn poole says
My Hubby is my everyday hero, he ALWAYS makes the hard times easy for us!
He works so hard and stepped in to help me raise my 3 children after their father passed away, he does everything with a smile and is truly one of the very best men I have EVER met! The only man I hold in higher esteem would be my daddy.
Pam Gula says
Our Everyday Hero in our family is My cousins Daughter *Airmen Alycia K. Santos * Of The USAF *
Julie Cutshaw says
my hubby, a retired naval officer and veteran and he is awesome, very blessed 🙂
casey everidge says
my boyfriend is my hero. he does everything he can to support his family
Crystal W says
My grandmother in law who serves on the city council for over 15 years and has never cashed her paycheck saying she was elected to “serve” not take money from the city!
Stephanie Larison says
My husband for working so hard to take care of us.
stephanie hodges says
My husband (Marine, now gov’t contractor in Iraq) is my world.
steve weber says
my 2 sisters are my everyday heroes.
Melody Hoover says
My sister in law Kimberly Gail Gilbert is my hero. She has MS and a heart disease that she has a Fibulator implant. She took good care of my mom when she needed her she paid her bills for her did her shopping and set up her pill boxes biweekly. Holds down a full time job. And now takes care of my very ill disabled brother. In my book She is the most Amazing hero in the wourld!!!
darla says
My dad is a Korean War Vet.
Debra Hall says
my son he works so hard to provide for his family
Melissa Robertson Marcum says
My cousin Denver who has served in the United States Army for over 25 years helping to protect our country is my Hero <3
Nadine L says
My husband is my hero, always there for anyone who needs him, family , friend or stranger
dawn k says
My hubby is an army hero and my every day hero. He is selfless, always giving and so loving.
Diana Stanhope says
My husband is an everyday hero. His strength of soul never fails to inspire me.
Betsy Barnes says
My hubby is my every day hero because he works very hard 🙂
debbie says
My uncle is my hero.
april yedinak says
My daughter is my hero. She is smart, loyal and strong.
Katherine says
My mother in law, she is always there for me no matter what
Robin Wilson says
It may sound cliche, but my everyday hero is my hubby. We have been married going on 28 years and because I have Lupus he has had to spend so many of those years as my caregiver. I have been in a flare now for almost a year and he has had to help me with everything and he does it with a smile on his face and a kiss on my cheek.
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Courtnie says
My boyfriend is my hero!
Yona says
My Mom is my everyday hero – she is full of patience.
michele says
The heroes in my life is my children.
Jennifer T. says
My mom is my everyday hero. She keeps our family operating smoothly.
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Breanne says
My husband
Jean F says
My niece was has been deployed 3 times
melissa Resnick says
my dad
Manda says
My Mom, she battled cancer on and off for 15 years.
Gianna says
My husband is a veteran.
Rachel says
My husband for working so hard and coming home and helping with our daughter
Jacquelyn Cannon says
I would say my brother-in-law is my hero!
Brutus Duffy says
My daddy- a Viet Nam vet, great father, put up with me-nedds a medal for that alone. 🙂
Alexa says
my dad is a hero because he is a firefighter
kim says
My son is my everyday hero he is a vet of Operation Iraqi freedom and was injured over there and is a fine young man
Karen says
My hubby is my every day hero. Works his butt off for little.
ANN*H says
My heroes are the men and women who serve in the military for our freedom
Amanda Gilds says
My army captain brother!
Amanda Kinder says
My sister is my every day hero.
Christina Z says
Fun giveaway thank you for the men and women who make the sacrifices for our country
Karen says
My everyday hero is my stepmom. She’s a nurse..
Storm, the Psychotic Housewife says
My everyday hero is my daddy who is a veteran and just an awesome daddy (and granddaddy!).
brenda robinson says
my daughter – she is growing up so strong
Lisa says
My dad is my hero. He always helps out everyone else before he helps himself.
Heather C says
My mother is my hero for always pushing me to do my best
Becca says
My boss is my hero. She runs special needs programming in town and funds quite a bit from her own pocket!
Misses Giveaways says
My son is my hero!
Alecia says
My dad is my everyday hero. He is always there when I need him and he has worked hard his entire life.
Robin says
My mom is my hero, she is always there for me
Leah Shumack says
I would have to say that my gram is my hero
Susan Smith says
My Dad is my hero.
alexandra c. says
My husband is my every day hero. He served his country for 16 yrs in the Marines and then in the Navy. He is my rock.
Kim Reid says
My Mom is my hero, always there when I need her – thanks!
Suzanne Lewis says
My mom is an everyday hero.
Sylvia says
my brother and stepdad; both are firefighters. I also have several members of my family and friends who have served or are serving. they all deserve a big thanks
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
my hubby he works hard for us
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s riches says
My mom is my everyday hero.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
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Linda G. says
My uncle who served in World War !!
Melissa Snyder says
My husband he has had some major health problems but he rarely complains and always tries to stay positive. He still works and tries to continue his normal life even with the challenges
kim h says
My husband is my hero as well as my son who is in the Army!!
Brandi says
My husband is my hero, as he stayed home with our 3 children!
sheila k. says
My sweetheart, and his father, both valiantly served in the military.
Jessica Rose says
My dad is my everyday hero! He works so hard for the family!
Nancy says
My sister Judy. The strongest Godlyest female I know.
margo mckoen says
My husband after 10 years of taking care of mom with alzheimers, he is now helping raise our 6 year old grandson!
Brenda Elsner says
My dad is my everyday hero.
Ellie W says
My husband is my everyday hero. He works so hard at a job he hates to support his family.
Deb S says
My son is my everyday hero
natalia ryjova says
My biggest hero has always been my dad.
Derek Timm says
I would have to say my family members.
Samantha says
My fiance. He helps with everything and always goes out of his way to help!
Melanie Montgomery says
My brother is my everyday hero. Just got out of the Marines after sercving 10 years.
Rebecca says
My husband is my everyday hero.
Robby Rob says
my dad. always to the rescue when i need him
Laurie Emerson says
My husband who is in the Army is my hero. I love how he loves us so much!
Karrie Millheim says
My husband for taking great care of all of us
krystal wethington says
my momma.She raised 3 kids on her own after our daddy died.
Gina P says
my mom
Brittney House says
My mother, who is the hardest working woman I know.
Karen Gonyea says
My husband is my everyday hero for always taking care of us 🙂
sara wood says
My everyday hero is my husband
may avalon says
my grandfather is my hero
Maria Iemma says
My husband was my hero. He battled cancer with dignity and grace and he made arrangements to have everything ready for me after his passing.
Erica C. says
My grandfather is a vet and is my hero!
amy deeter says
my children and husband
tina reynolds says
my husband is my hero he is amazing
Jennifer Peaslee says
I think teachers are everyday heroes…I know a lot of great ones
susan smoaks says
My husband is my everyday hero. He is so strong and brave!
Shea Balentine says
Definitely my hubby. All the love and support he offers.. he never ceases to amaze me =)
Mary Cloud says
My grandpa – he’s a veteran who served our country proudly
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Nestor Cardoza says
Would love this for my wife’s car
wendy rozema says
My parents are!
Emily says
my father in law is a vietnam veteran
Kelly McGrew says
my hero is my grandmother. she has done so much for others in life.
Allison says
its my mom for helping with my daughter each day!
Buddy Garrett says
The surgeon and oncologist who gave me excellent care through colon cancer are my heroes.
Bryan E. says
Thanks for the giveaway…our local public safety personnel, fire & police !