Snapshot: Oswego Resident Flips Wounded Warrior Commemorative Coin at AU Football Fundraiser

The Aurora University Spartans held a fundraiser for Kyle Moser, an injured Oswego Marine.

Oswegoan Natalie Zander, center, flipped a Wounded Warrior commemorative coin at midfield to open the Aurora University-Alma College football game at Vago Field in Aurora Sept. 15. Flanking her were Mark Walsh of Oswego, left, AU head football coach; and referee Ralph Carey. The AU football Spartans held a fundraiser at the game for Natalie's brother, Kyle, a 20-year-old Oswego soldier who lost both legs while serving with U.S. forces in Afghanistan. The fundraiser was sponsored by AU veterans and Military Service Association. AU won the game 24-21. Special thanks to Al Benson for the release and photo.

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Kyle Moser Benefit Concert Set for Next Week

Event will take place on Friday, Sept. 21 at the Timber Creek Convention Center.

Ann Gutierrez and her son Nick have never actually met USMC Lance Corporal Kyle Moser, who was seriously injured in November while serving in Afghanistan. But they want to help. Calling it ‘A Night of Stars and Stripes’ Gutierrez has organized a benefit concert that will feature tribute artists for acts that include Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Rod Stewart, Michael Jackson andRitchie Valens. The Change of Habit Tribute Band will also be performing. Gutierrez’s son, who went to Oswego High School with Moser, himself does a tribute of a young Elvis and Ritchie Valens. Special guests will also include Keenan Cahill and Commodore Tom. Gutierrez described Cahill as “huge superstar on YouTube with the teenagers,” and he’s worked in …

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Fundraiser to Buy All-Terrain Chair for Injured Oswego Marine

Gary Awalt of North Aurora is hoping to raise the $11,800 he needs to buy an Action Trackchair for Oswego Marine Kyle Moser, who lost both legs in Afghanistan last year.

Before the attack in Afghanistan last year that cost him both his legs and part of his right hand, Oswego Marine Kyle Moser enjoyed being in the great outdoors. And if North Aurora resident Gary Awalt is successful, Moser will be back hunting, fishing and hiking before too long. Awalt, a special needs bus driver for School District 308, is friends with Moser and his family. And he thinks he’s found just the thing to get the 20-year-old Moser back into the outdoor life. It’s called an Action Trackchair, and it’s billed as “the ultimate in off-road wheelchairs,” according to the company website. It’s able to cover virtually any terrain, thanks to an innovative design and seven-and-a-half-foot tank treads on either side. It was designed by …

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Accessible Living

8:55 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Kyle's dad (Bob Moser) and I are so grateful to Gary for his efforts on behalf of Kyle. We are also thankful to our neighbors in Yorkville for their support, and to the Oswego community. Thank you for all you are doing to cheer on our brave Marine! Barbara Moser (Kyle's stepmom)   more ›

Parkside Lanes Packs Them in For Kyle Moser Fundraiser

Batavia company organized event to support Kyle Moser and his family.

Hundreds turned out at Parkside Lanes in Aurora Sunday afternoon to support a fundraiser for injured U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kyle Moser. The event, which consisted of a raffle, auction and plenty of bowling and pizza, was sponsored by Valley Fire Protection Services of Batavia with all proceeds going to Moser’s family. Moser, who is a graduate of Oswego High School, was injured in a November explosion in Afghanistan and lost both legs and part of a hand. The fundraiser in total raised about $25,000. Diane Lukowski, an extended-aunt of Moser’s, was “blown away” by the event. “People are so generous,” she said. “I think people are not all that interested in the actual bowling, but being able to come and support Kyle.” Kyle's mom, Patricia …

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Linda Mack

2:12 pm on Tuesday, March 20, 2012

We had such a great time! The people who coordinated the event did an excellent job. What a blessing this is for Kyle and his family.   more ›

Benefit Concert Planned for Kyle Moser

Two other benefits also upcoming.

Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and Roy Orbison might have passed into another world, but they will be alive and well at a benefit concert for Oswego High School graduate Marine Kyle Moser in May. Billed as a Night of Stars and Stripes, the benefit is being organized by Oswego residents Angela Stirn and Ann Gutierrez and will feature tribute acts of Presley, Jackson, Orbison, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Richie Valens, Tom Jones and Tim McGraw. The Change of Heart Tribune Band is also scheduled to perform.  Stirn said the idea for the show, which is set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 18, at the Timber Creek Convention Center, came about because she and Gutierrez love tribute acts. In fact, Gutierrez’s 17-year-old son is an Elvis tribute artist himself…

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Snapshot: Kyle Moser and Family at the Super Bowl

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kyle Moser of Oswego got the trip of a lifetime over the weekend when he attended the Super Bowl with members of his family and legendary Bears quarterback Jim McMahon. Moser, who was badly injured in Afghanistan in November, was the guest of the Hope for the Warriors Project. These photos and the following article are courtesy of that organization.  Moser flew to Indianapolis with his wife Alex, his father, Bob, and his stepfather, Ronald Zander.  They were invited by Jim McMahon to come to Indianapolis and attend many events leading up to the Super Bowl.  For the Super Bowl, Hope For The Warriors® worked with our supporters to get tickets for each of them. On Wednesday night, they attended a Meet & Greet …

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Injured Marine Heading to Super Bowl with Punky QB

Kyle Moser will be the special guest of Jim McMahon and Hope for the Warriors.

Since losing both his legs and part of his hand to an explosion in Afghanistan in November, Oswego’s Kyle Moser has spent virtually all of his time inside hospitals. That will all change this weekend as the 2010 Oswego High School graduate and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal will attend the Super Bowl in Indianapolis as the special guest of former Chicago Bear quarterback and Super Bowl champ himself Jim McMahon. The trip is being coordinated by Hope for the Warriors, a group that works “to enhance quality of life for U.S. service members and their families nationwide who have been adversely affected by injuries or death in the line of duty.” Moser came to be the guest of McMahon when the two met via Skype at a birthday party for Moser in…

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Pat Gavros

5:05 pm on Sunday, February 5, 2012

This is an incredible day for Kyle....and all of Oswegoans who love and support him! Many thanks to this organization and Jim McMahon for making this happen for Kyle while simultaneously giving him something to look forward to and work towards. Kyle deserves every honor bestowed upon him. When we ask "What does a hero look like", we should see his picture. He will continue to be an inspiration to…   more ›

Bowling Fundraiser Set for Injured Marine

Batavia company organizing event at Parkside Lanes

Updated Feb. 23: The bowling lanes are sold out, but tickets are still available for the pizza buffet and silent auction/raffle for $10 each.  Organizers are also still looking for silent auction items for the event.  If anyone still wishes to attend or has a silent auction item to donate, contact Jami Morehouse @ 630-761-3168 or jmorehouse@valleyfire.com Update: The entire bowling alley will be open for this event and 270 people can attend. Also, the silent auction will be open to the public.  A fundraiser is being planned for injured U.S. Marine Corp. Lance Cpl. Kyle Moser. Valley Fire Protection Services of Batavia has scheduled a bowling fundraiser for 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at Parkside Lanes in Aurora. All proceeds will go to …

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Send Injured Marine Girl Scout Cookies

Local Brownie Troop sending treats to Kyle Moser.

Oswego Brownie Troop 434 will be sending all donated boxes of Girl Scout cookies to wounded Oswego Marine Kyle Moser and his fellow troops at Walter Reed Hospital, as well as Moser’s battalion still station in Afghanistan. The Oswego High School graduate was badly injured in November in an explosion while on patrol in Afghanistan.  For those interested in sending boxes to Moser and his fellow troops, the troop is taking orders through Jan. 22.  Each box is $4 and orders can be placed by contacting Lisa Schlesinger at lschlesinger4@gmail.com

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Help Oswego's Injured Marine by Buying a Thermal Tote

Kyle Moser is in treatment at Walter Reed.

Editor's note: This offer has been extended through Jan. 5. Oswego resident Kati Conklin is a Thirty-One Gifts consultant who will donate all proceeds from the sale of thermal totes through Dec. 30 to injured U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kyle Moser—a graduate of Oswego High School. Moser was severely injured in Afghanistan last month after being involved in an explosion. He has lost both of his legs and part of his right hand. Moser is currently at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. undergoing multiple surgeries and rehabilitation. Conklin is a friend of the Moser family. To place an order, call (630) 453-3100 or email kate_conklin@yahoo.com. Click on the PDF attached to this article to find out more about …

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