Subjects: NPT, VET, FVT
HWWMOH Foundation Co-Founder, Medal of Honor Recipient Woody Williams, is on a Multi-state Tour in Support of Gold Star Families
MONPELIER, Vt., Oct. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In what is a banner week for the Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation, the organization and their 95-year-old co-founder Woody Williams, are taking part in the dedications of four Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments, the groundbreaking of a Gold Star Families Memorial project, as well as other various events in support of Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones. Dedication and groundbreaking locations include: Weatherford, TX, Baton Rouge, LA, Northfield, VT, Boscawen, NH and Auburn, ME.
As a special part of the tour, Woody and the HWWMOHF Team will be traveling by way of RV with a caravan of motorcyclists and law enforcement agencies to raise awareness about Gold Star Families and the legacy of their fallen Heroes. Some of those participating include members of the Boston Wounded Vet Run led by founder Andrew Biggio, the Patriot Guard Riders, the Nam Knights, and the Manchester Police Department.
"All of the folks participating in these Gold Star Families Memorial Monument projects, as well as the associated events, are doing a tremendous work by raising awareness about the sacrifice of Gold Star Families and the ultimate sacrifice of their fallen Heroes." ?Chad Graham, HWWMOHF President and CEO.
Each Gold Star Family Memorial Monument project is led by a committee who spearheads the effort in their community. Gold Star Families, Veterans, patriotic civilians, community leaders, and many others in the general public make up these all volunteer committees. They are united by a common mission to honor, recognize, and serve Gold Star Families and the legacy of their fallen Heroes.
The status of the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument project as of October 8, 2018:
- Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments dedicated: 43
- Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments in-progress: 45
- States represented: 39
To learn more about all these Gold Star Families Memorial Monument projects, visit http://hwwmohf.org/monument-projects.html.
About the HWWMOHF:
The Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation is a charitable 501c(3) nonprofit organization that pursues specific endeavors and goals through the vision of Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams. The Foundation encourages, with the assistance of the American public and community leaders, establishing permanent Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments in communities throughout the country, providing Living Legacy scholarships to Gold Star Children, and sponsoring & hosting Gold Star Families Outreach across the country. Our mission is aimed at honoring, recognizing, and serving Gold Star Families and their fallen Heroes. The impact of the Foundation's work helps to raise public awareness about Gold Star Families' enduring sacrifice and the ultimate sacrifice made by their Loved One. The Foundation wishes to educate the community about these sacrifices, reminding us all that freedom has not been and is not free.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (888)-839-7190
Website: http://www.hwwmohf.org
SOURCE Hershel Woody Williams medal of Honor Foundation
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