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COMMUNITY REPORT
COMMUNITY REPORT
SUPPORT OUR WAR HEROES FUNDRAISER
Support Our War Heroes will be hosting a fundraiser, "In the Company of Heroes," at the National World War II Museum on Thursday from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
The event features food, an open bar and entertainment, offers guests the opportunity to celebrate the service of men and women from all branches of the military.
The event is designed to honor our heroes, raise awareness of the many sacrifices servicemen and women have made in defense of the country, while at the same time raising funds to assist those who have suffered major injuries in Iraq or Afghanistan.
This year, 29 heroes will be honored.
Suzy McDaniel, president of Support Our War Heroes, said, "Many injuries our servicemen and women receive, such as traumatic amputations, brain and spinal cord injuries and shrapnel wounds, will end their military careers.
The money raised from this event will provide medical treatment and long-range planning assistance to help them rebuild their lives."
The guest speaker will be retired Army Gen. Russel Honore, who led U.S. military forces during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Maj. Gen. Hunt Downer will serve as master of ceremonies for the event and retired Rear Adm. Timothy McGee will introduce the honored heroes.
For more information or to make a donation to the organization, call 985-845-0315 or visit SupportOurWarHeroes.org.
