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...