Colorful Air Force vet Edquest has lived a treasured life

Colorful Air Force vet Edquest has lived a treasured life

By DEVIN PAYNE, CULPEPER STAR-EXPONENT Elton Edquest recalls his days in the Air Force so vividly that you’d think his discharge only happened yesterday. Barely two years out of high school in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Edquest and a close friend each found...
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...

Introducing our New Board Members

Eric Maybach, TreasurerFauquier County Commissioner of Revenue, Eric Maybach is a lifelong Fauquier resident. He brings a strong work ethic, out-of-the-box thinking, open communication, and dedicated leadership to the Hero’s Bridge board where he was appointed...
January Newsletter: A Note from Molly

January Newsletter: A Note from Molly

Happy New Year from all of us at Hero’s Bridge! With the year well under way, each of the Hero’s Bridge programs have also kicked off the year with a strong start! Our holiday season was spent touching base with our veterans and addressing the needs of new...

Local Veteran Served in Two Wars

Paul Hermes enlisted in the Navy and served during WWII and Korea. Paul Hermes was born and raised in Philadelphia. He was the first generation of his family to be born here in the country. Paul understands sacrifices and so did his parents who immigrated from Germany...