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January 11 American Legion Remington Harold J Davis Post 247 Veteran’s Information Health Fair
On Saturday, January 11, Hero’s Bridge had the privilege of being one of seven veteran organizations presenting at the first annual American Legion Harold J. Davis Post 247 Veteran’s Information Health Fair. Organized by Navy Veteran and Post Service Officer Will...
December Newsletter: A Note from Molly
We have much to be thankful for this holiday season. We have welcomed more Battle Buddies to help with our veterans, launched a new portrait program to help recognize veterans in our region, and watched the nation pay tribute to veterans both young and old during...
Much of Hero’s Bridge built right here in Rappahannock
‘The words flooded from his lips… telling me as I was a Marine I would understand’ Retired Lieutenant Colonel David Benhoff lives with his wife, Jen, on a picturesque farm in Boston. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former intelligence officer, he ranks up there with...
A Boy Scout Makes A Difference to Ailing Veterans
Bryce Brooks has been a boy scout since 2009. Now, age 16, his dream of becoming an Eagle Scout is about to come true. The road to receiving the award is challenging and takes years to obtain. Eagle Scout contenders must uphold a leadership position, receive all the...
Older vets need more than just appreciation
Hero's Bridge co-founder David Benhoff Lt. Col. (ret) shares his thoughts on doing more for our older veterans in the Military Times... "As a retired Marine, I appreciate the recognition we give our veterans each November. These gestures of gratitude mean a lot to...
Heroes among us: Caryl Buck paved the way for women in the U.S. Navy
Caryl Buck was born in 1951 in a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, the second child of a McDonnell Douglas engineer and pipe organist. She was born in an era when the roles for men and women were clearly defined and showed little signs of changing. Caryl would challenge...
Veteran’s profile: When life hands Tony Pullen lemons, he whips up lemon-meringue pie
By the time Tony Pullen celebrated his 18th birthday he was a skilled horseman. He credits his horse management to the summers spent training racehorses on his grandfather’s farm in Rhode Island and later working alongside his cousin on a horse farm in Orange County....
Vietnam vet weathers health challenges, but soldiers on
John Miles survived much more than just a one-year tour of duty as an Army airborne infantryman in the Vietnam War. In the past decade, Miles has survived prostate cancer brought about by wartime exposure to the chemical defoliant Agent Orange, and a pair of...
Hero’s Bridge Announces New Veteran Portrait Project and Traveling Exhibit
This Veteran’s Day, Hero’s Bridge is proud to announce the launch of a new portrait project and traveling exhibit. These portraits will capture the contrasting image of our regional veterans beside their military portraits or branch memorabilia. Portraits will be...
October Newsletter: A Note From Molly
This month we welcomed new Battle Buddy volunteers from our Bootcamp training and have had more veterans reach out to us with a variety of needs. One of our most touching stories includes a Vietnam Veteran who we were able to help during his wife's terminal condition...
Events
Vietnam Veteran’s Day 5K
Join in the fun on March 28 in Remington, Virginia A race to show our appreciation for our Vietnam Veterans will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a 5K. A Welcome Home prayer will take place at 11:30 a.m. This event is for runners, walkers, kids our honored Veterans and their...
We’re all family: Hero’s Bridge provides veterans with plenty of support
When Hero’s Bridge received a call from Quantico about a veteran needing help, the nonprofit quickly mobilized. A Vietnam Army veteran was relocating from Woodbridge to Front Royal and, with no family in the area, he needed help moving. The call was received on July...
Hero’s Bridge YouTube Channel
Thank you to Spc. Lauren Knoble US Army and Hero's Bridge volunteer for creating this video!
Claims Assistance for Veterans Benefits
Veterans and their family members who desire help obtaining veterans benefits are encouraged to attend a special event in Warrenton on Friday, May 17, 2019.
Hero’s Bridge Spirit Day
Chick-fil-A Warrenton December 5, 2018 Support Hero's Bridge in its mission to serve, standby, and honor veterans age 65 and older. Chick-fil-A Warrenton is holding a Spirit Day for Hero's Bridge, so stop in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and let them know you here...
Heroes & Hops Veterans Day Fest
Powers Farm & Brewery On Sunday, November 11, 2018 Hero’s Bridge will honor veterans at the Heroes & Hops Veterans Day Fest. Last year, Hero’s Bridge conduct the Brats & Beer Fest on Veterans Day at Powers Farm & Brewery. The new name of the event is...
Battle Buddy Boot Camp
An informative training session on the Hero's Bridge Program which pairs older veterans with younger veterans Battle Buddy Boot Camp will be held on Saturday, July 28 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Warrenton Visitor Center. A light lunch will be...
“Line of Duty” by Rod Chase Could Be Yours
This print honoring those who served in Vietnam is a stunning piece of art. Hero's Bridge will award this signed, numbered and professionally framed limited edition giclee on canvas. The art is valued at $1,400 and Hero's Bridge will only offer 250 tickets for this...