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Memorial Day 2020: One Veteran’s Perspective
This year, Memorial Day really hits home. In the past, it’s always been the typical, “big-picture” holiday for me. Held in reverence, to be sure, but I never connected it to something personal. At 8:25 PM on May 19, Gerald “Peter” Hughes passed away peacefully. While...
Battling Coronavirus Fund
Dear Supporters, We at Hero's Bridge are closely monitoring the outbreak of Coronavirus (Covid 19) and following all CDC guidance while continuing to provide vital assistance to our elderly veterans. The elderly are the most vulnerable to severe disease and death and...
HEAL Foundation and Hero’s Bridge serve the needs of veterans
When Rep. Denver Riggleman (R-5th) asked Hero's Bridge co-founders Molly Brooks and David Benhoff, "So, what can I help you with?", they answered. Brooks responded that they would like his help in seeing that Congress holds the Mission Act accountable. Read more.
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...
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...
Welcome new Battle Buddy, Andy Winn
Hero’s Bridge is proud to welcome Andy Winn to the Battle Buddy team. Andy and his family recently relocated to Warrenton from Culpeper. He now enjoys the shorter commute to Fairfax where he works as a Deputy Sheriff, as well as being able to spend more time with his...
September Newsletter: A Note from Molly
I am excited to announce that Hero's Bridge will have a further reach with its new partnership with Capital Caring. Through this effort, we will be able to meet the needs for an increased number of veteran's aged 65 and older. You can read more about this partnership...
August Newsletter: A Note from Molly
This summer we have been busy bringing our new team members up to speed on Hero's Bridge programs. We have assembled a top-notch team of enthusiastic players who will help move the organization forward. We have also formalized regular monthly visits to Mountain Vista...
July Newsletter: A Note from Molly
This spring Hero's Bridge was awarded a renewed grant by the PATH Foundation that has enabled us to increase our support team and add coordinators for community outreach, volunteers, fundraising and administrative support. With these added team members, we are excited...