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Mississippi Public Broadcast
Now You're Talking: The Warrior Bonfire Program
Dan Fordice talks about some of the issues veterans are facing today and how the Warrior Bonfire Project is attempting to help the men and women who came back from the War on Terror with PTSD. Plus, David Pharr talks about TEDxJackson.
Mississippi Public Broadcast
Now You're Talking: The Warrior Bonfire Program
Dan Fordice talks about some of the issues veterans are facing today and how the Warrior Bonfire Project is attempting to help the men and women who came back from the War on Terror with PTSD. Plus, David Pharr talks about TEDxJackson.
Clarion Ledger
Navy vet swimming entire Mississippi River for families
WARREN COUNTY - About 6,800 U.S. service members have died in the War on Terror, each leaving behind a family as unique as the fallen hero they loved. They are known as Gold Star Families. U.S. Navy veteran Chris Ring, 28, returned to Tennessee from his tours in Afghanistan and Iraq realizing many in America — including some veterans — had no knowledge of what these families actually are.
Vicksburg Post
Archery tournament to support Warrior Bonfire Project
With quivers full of arrows and bows packed up, people will be flocking to Clinton today for the 3D Archer Tournament hosted by Hobie’s Outdoor Sports of Vicksburg. All proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the Warrior Bonfire Project.
Clarion Ledger
Film tells of WWII POWs, raises funds for wounded warriors
The story of the Warrior Bonfire Project, an organization that helps Purple Heart veterans re-acclimate to civilian life by giving them an outlet to talk about the things they can never unsee and the noise it has left in their heads and hearts. They help wounded warriors find purpose and clarity, and often it saves their lives.
Concord Monitor
Hillsboro-Deering High School baseball team extends involvement with Operation Hat Trick beyond the baseball field
The New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery was nearly silent mid-morning Saturday, but not for all of the visitors. “I still hear the rockets coming in, right here,” said Bob Williams, a Vietnam veteran, as he tapped his head with his right hand.