Vietnam Veteran’s 5K: This is not your regular 5K

Vietnam Veteran’s 5K: This is not your regular 5K

The Vietnam Veteran’s 5K is not just a race, it’s a movement. Vietnam Veterans Day is held annually on March 29. On March 25, Hero’s Bridge observance of Vietnam Veterans Day, we hope to see runners in every city, every town, and every rural corner,...
World War II Veteran Reflects During Wiscasset Visit

World War II Veteran Reflects During Wiscasset Visit

Born to Elmer and Dagmar Burkholder, Burkholder grew up with three brothers and three sisters in Fort Madison, Iowa. He graduated from high school in June of 1943 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy the same year. After basic training, Burkholder was sent for pilot...
Vietnam Veterans In-Person 5K March 25

Vietnam Veterans In-Person 5K March 25

REGISTER NOW! We are excited to announce the return of the IN-PERSON Vietnam Veteran’s 5K at noon on March 25 at Molon Lave Winery in Warrenton. Yes, you read that correctly! After a three-year disruption of in-person events, for the 2023 5K our feet will all...
Pour a Pint, Pop a Cork, Help a Hero

Pour a Pint, Pop a Cork, Help a Hero

  Hero’s Bridge is grateful to The Smoot Grasman Group LLC affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty, for organizing a fundraiser on our behalf. Join us on March 18th from 6-9pm at Barrel Oak Winery and Taphouse to Give Back, “Sip” It Forward and...
Culpeper veteran of Korea recalls “the Forgotten War”

Culpeper veteran of Korea recalls “the Forgotten War”

A member of the Greatest Generation still imparting wisdom, well-needed in today’s world, U.S. Army Sgt. Larry Corbin spent 19 months amid the ravaged aftermath of the three-year Korean War. When he returned a changed man to his hometown of Providence, Rhode Island,...
Marine Corps veteran wants all veteran graves to have a wreath

Marine Corps veteran wants all veteran graves to have a wreath

Marine Corps veteran Lewis Ray was the first person in his family line to join the military, but in his extended family, there were many military members, some predating the Civil War. They are all interred at Ray’s hometown church, Providence Baptist, in Kershaw...
Merry Christmas from Hero’s Bridge!

Merry Christmas from Hero’s Bridge!

It is a privilege to serve our veterans in their hour of need. I hear this time and time again from our volunteers, supporters, and team members. While we don’t perform these tasks for the benefits we reap, we undeniably benefit from helping our veterans. This...
Local Issues, Real People Features Hero’s Bridge

Local Issues, Real People Features Hero’s Bridge

In recognition of Veterans Day, WJMA’s J.D. Slade invited Hero’s Bridge CEO Molly Brooks back to his studio for an update on the organization. Slade learned about Hero’s Bridge when Brooks helped his friend, a Vietnam Veteran, acquire war medals that...
Hero’s Bridge 2022 Veterans Day Recognition

Hero’s Bridge 2022 Veterans Day Recognition

Veterans Day is our biggest day of the year and shone brightly this year. From Middle Schools to offices, we celebrated our veterans throughout the day. During the week prior, we visited with our veterans with care packages in hand to thank them for their service and...
Still Feeling a Call to Action

Still Feeling a Call to Action

Robert Sommer would love to tell you about the places he “didn’t” go, the projects that “don’t” exist, or the facilities that “cannot be named”. He cannot. What he can tell you about is the people. “There were...
Hero’s Bridge pays tribute to veterans at Poet’s Walk

Hero’s Bridge pays tribute to veterans at Poet’s Walk

On Friday, Nov. 4, representatives from Hero’s Bridge in Warrenton visited residents and staff from Poets Walk Warrenton to conduct a pinning ceremony for veterans living at the facility. The ceremony began with a presentation of colors from the Liberty High School...
Bringing Peace and Harmony Home from War

Bringing Peace and Harmony Home from War

Vietnam Veteran Roy Morris didn’t finish high school — moving and adjusting to a new school every school took its toll and he dropped out. While playing bass professionally in a band, he saw some older people top 40 in a club. “I didn’t want...
Paw Patrol Program Goes Above and Beyond

Paw Patrol Program Goes Above and Beyond

Paw Patrol coordinator, Kayla Johnson went above and beyond for a homeless veteran and his two dogs, a Jack Russell named Rascal and a Boxer named Susie. Navy Veteran, Jim, had to sell his home in June 2021 to pay his bills. He moved into a motel with his two dogs. He...