Private Jules Harris served four years in the United States Marine Corps as a Load Gunner for a Stinger Missile. As a result of his service in action, he has a hearing disability and mobility problems, requiring multiple surgeries. Jules is not able to work due to his injuries and severe PTSD, and his wife […]
SSgt Tim Blodgett served in the United States Marines for 10 years, including three tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, before retiring last year. He was injured on his last tour, in Afghanistan, when his convoy hit an IED. Despite his 90% disability rating, Tim works full time and was very reluctant to ask […]
The NC Heroes Fund is giving away tickets to NC Veterans and their families to the Thursday, August 29th Charlotte Knights game, courtesy of Uncle Bob’s Storage. To receive your tickets, send an email to heather@ncheroes.org. Tickets are limited. Charlotte Knights Stadium Thursday, August 29th, 7:15 pm Charlotte Knights vs Norfolk Tide
Thank you to USO-N.C., MFLCF, and Purple Heart Homes for lining up our Special Guest for our May 20th Heroes’ Lunch, Medal of Honor Recipient Ronald Rosser. USO-N.C., MFLCF and Purple Heart Homes have come together to bring several Medal of Honor Recipients to Charlotte on May 19th and May 20th for a Tribute to […]
Staff Sergeant Wade enlisted into the Army after college as a way to give back to his country. Shortly after enlisting, the Iraq war began and Wade deployed as a combat medic with a Stryker brigade. In Feb. 2004, his Stryker vehicle was victim to an IED explosion. An experience Wade describes as “being tossed […]
Air Force Veteran Alex McGowan served two tours in Iraq. After his second deployment, he returned home in 2004 a different person. He was unemployed and suffering from psychological trauma when his dental condition began to manifest itself. He eventually entered the NC Air Guard. Unfortunately his dental condition deteriorated, and full time employment evaded […]
