Pictured from left: Capt. Tim Huff*, Steve Frank*, Mary Beth Perelli, Seana Barr (Air Force medic), Lauren (combat wounded in Iraq) and Mike (National Guard veteran) Cust with their daughter Mary May and Lauren’s service dog Dorothy, Ed Michaud*, and Al Meadows* comprised the team that participated in the third Annual Sunset Run For The Warriors, which was comprised of a 7K race or a 1-mile walk, Aug. 19 in Shelton. The team raised $700 for Hope For The Warriors®. *Combat wounded in Vietnam / Contributed photo
SHELTON - Five combat wounded veterans, four wounded in Vietnam and one wounded in Iraq, helped to form an eight-person team which participated in the 3rd Annual Sunset Run For The Warriors® Aug.19 to raise money for Hope For The Warriors®.
The team members participated in either the 7K run or a shorter walk while raising $700 for wounded troops and their families.
The team members participated in either the 7K run or a shorter walk while raising $700 for wounded troops and their families.
The team was formed to support the newly reactivated AMVETS Internet Post 43 which has a mission of “To assist and inform veterans of Afghanistan, Iraqi, and the Global War On Terrorism.”
A total of the 65 new members recruited in the last year and a half have been post 911 veterans.
The AMVETS are the most inclusive of all the veterans' organizations - the only requirement is an honorable discharge, regardless of where the veteran served.
Active duty servicemen and women, National Guard and Reserve personnel are eligible for membership.
A total of the 65 new members recruited in the last year and a half have been post 911 veterans.
The AMVETS are the most inclusive of all the veterans' organizations - the only requirement is an honorable discharge, regardless of where the veteran served.
Active duty servicemen and women, National Guard and Reserve personnel are eligible for membership.
For information contact Al Meadows al.meadows@snet.net (203) 929-3357.
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