On Wednesday, November 5th we will be holding our Annual Raleigh Heroes Lunch at WakeMed with keynote speaker Gen. (USA Ret.) Dan McNeill. General Dan McNeill served as Commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan from February 1, 2007 to June 3, 2008 before his retirement from active duty. Prior to that […]
We had a great time at the Charlotte Knights game on Saturday night with Siemens Caring Hands. We are happy to have groups like Siemens Caring Hands partner with us to help NC Veterans! Pictured are Philip Beale, Chairman of Siemens’ Charlotte Caring Hands, Heather Whillier, Executive Director for the NC Heroes Fund, and Thomas […]
Note from recent NCHF recipient Michael Gorman: “Thank you all so much for helping me and my family through this difficult time. We will certainly be able to get through the summer and back on our feet. Thank God for NC Heroes fund and the caring people who volunteer! Special thanks to Heather and Matt! […]
To the editor: On May 13, I had the privilege of speaking at a press conference with the North Carolina Heroes’ Fund – an organization which provides financial assistance to veterans in need, particularly those who have suffered serious injuries in combat. I believe sincerely that we have a duty to assist our veterans with […]
To Dennis and Committee (NCHF Awards Committee), I would like to express how thankful and proud I am of you guys along with the NC Hero’s Fund. The last few years of my life has been on a downward slop. Being an Airborne Borne Infantrymen was my dream as a child and to serve the American people. But upon the completion […]
Sgt Michael Vickers and his family were NC Heroes Fund recipients last month. Sgt Vickers served for 8 years and 9 months in the United States Marines Corps, including 3 deployments to Beirut, Iraq and Afghanistan. He served as an Infantry Rifleman and IED Canine Handler. On his last deployment to Afghanistan in 2011, Sgt […]
