Empowering Communities and Fortifying Families to End Veteran Suicide
and Strengthen our Heroes to Lead their Communities. HONOR HEROES -
FORTIFY FAMILIES - CELEBRATE FREEDOM Walk in support of veterans to
choose LIFE. The enemy did not have victory in war, and will not win
in the day to day battle for our veterans lives. Together we can end
veteran suicide and fortify families after service. Live life
abundantly with a community that hears, sees and recognizes the
sacrifices of our HEROES. Family and supporters of our veterans are
encouraged to join. Lets gather in a big way to show the love and
support of our veterans and the USA. The circle of return from
military service to civilian life is a personal and community process.
Join a community wide celebration and resources fair as we help
veterans and families make the journey back home after service.
SCHEDULE: 9 AM Registration Opens and Community Resource Fair 10 AM
Opening Ceremonies 10:30 AM Walk Commences on paths through Riverfront
Park. Select: 5K Path or Wounded Heroes Path (2K). Those walking with
kids are welcome to bring scooters, wagons, bikes or strollers to make
your time easier with little ones. 11:30 -12 PM Victory Celebration at
the Finish Line 1 PM Closing Ceremony and Resource Fair Closes HEROES
SILKIES WALK BRINGS AWARENESS, SOLUTIONS, AND BUILDS A CONNECTED
COMMUNITY TO END VETERAN SUICIDE AND HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING
RESOURCES FOR WRAP AROUND CARE FOR THE WHOLE VETERAN AND THEIR FAMILY
OR SUPPORT SYSTEM. THE CONTENT AND EVENT DAY WILL BE MINDFUL OF THE
MULTIGENERATIONAL CROWD. Organizations desiring to join the resource
community fair or sponsor the event, please email [email protected] .
Services for adults, children, veterans and spouses (including Gold
Star families), as well as basic life needs and life enhancement and
more are welcome to join.
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