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Fourth Annual Salute to Our Local Heroes
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On April 28, 2012, the Wounded Heroes Fund (WHF) will hold our Fourth Annual "Salute to Our Local Heroes" event at the wonderful CSUB Amphitheater.
For the past four years, this event has drawn impressive crowds from our local veteran, military, and civilian communities. Those in attendance have enjoyed a terrific program with great food, and entertainment, but many of our attendees tell us that the most rewarding part of this event can often be just the chance to say, "thank you", to our local heroes. This year's event promises to be as fun and fulfilling as ever!
Local roadway renamed for fallen hero
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Patrick and Silver Farr stroll down the street renamed for their son, Clay Patrick Farr.
A roadside bomb killed Farr in February 2006, a week after his 21st birthday. The solider died serving the country he loved.
"When he was finally deployed to Iraq in August 2005 he got over there and he thought he was in Disneyland," Farr's father, Patrick Farr, said.
Farr said he remembers his son running around the Northwest Bakersfield neighborhood as a child playing army with his friends.
"I always used to kid him, if he ever got a little nick or cut he wouldn't bleed blood, he would bleed red white and blue," the elder Farr said of his son.
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Salute to Heroes Night with the Bakersfield Condors
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On November 12th, 2011 the Wounded Heroes Fund sponsored the event "Salute to Heroes Night with the Bakersfield Condors". All attendees who presented a valid military I.D. (active or retired) received up to 6 complementary terrace level tickets for the game. Condor players wore jerseys which were auctioned off after the game. Each jersey commemorated the 10th Anniversary of 9-11 and recognition of Seal Team Six. All proceeds benefited the Wounded Heroes Fund. Visit www.BakersfieldCondors.com for more Condors information.
To read Bakersfield Life Magazine's article about the Salute to Heroes Night click here.
PRESS RELEASE: Tobin James Cellars and customers donate $1500 to The Wounded Heroes Fund
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Tobin James Executive Chef, Marc LeDuc, suggested that over a busy weekend at the winery and tasting room, donations for complimentary slices of his homemade wood-fired pizzas, could be collected to donate to the Kern County Wounded Heroes Fund (WHF). Owners Tobin James and Lance and Claire Silver support the WHF through wine donations for their fundraising events. They thought Chef Marc’s idea was excellent and offered to match the funds to be donated.
Salute to Our Local Heroes 2011
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The Wounded Heroes Fund held the third annual "Salute to Our Local Heroes" on May 1, 2011 at the CSUB outdoor amphitheater. We came together as a community to offer your thanks to the brave men and women who have served, and are serving, our great country. Members of our local military units, as well as hundreds of veterans from past and current conflicts were present along with thousands of Kern county residents. This year, The Wounded Heroes Fund created a relaxed "BBQ style" atmosphere, complete with a delicious deep pit lunch, and entertainment from a multitude of great bands and guest speakers.
Wall to Wall Fundraiser
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Come and support veterans Wesley Leon Barrientos and Jeremy Staat on their mission to raise awareness for veterans organizations as they ride from The Wall of Valor in Bakersfield, CA to the Veitnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. Join assembly woman Shannon Grove and Wendy Porter on October 20th, 2011 as they host a steak BBQ and live music to help raise funds for Wesley and Jeremy's ride. BBQ starts at 6:30pm. Tickets available by calling 661-328-8600. Visit www.jeremystaatfoundation.com for more info.
Kern County Homeless Veterans Stand Down
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On October 13th, 2011 the 12th Annual Kern County Homeless Veterans Stand Down will take place at Stramler Park from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visit www.cavaf.org for more information.
The NAMI Walk is happening this weekend
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The NAMI Walk is happening this weekend at River Walk Park. Registration begins at 7:30 am. Walk starts at 9 am. Come support the NAMI frontline in their efforts to help veterans with PTSD and TBI. For more information visit NAMIkerncounty.org.
2011 Salute to Our Local Heroes
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The Wounded Heroes Fund would like to invite you to the third annual "Salute to Our Local Heroes", being held on May 1, at the CSUB outdoor amphitheater!
This is your chance to come together as a community to offer your thanks to the brave men and women who have served, and are serving, our great country. Members of our local military units, as well as hundreds of veterans from past and current conflicts will be present along with thousands of Kern county residents, all having a great time for a great cause. This year, The Wounded Heroes Fund is shifting gears; creating a relaxed "BBQ style" atmosphere, complete with a delicious deep pit lunch, and entertainment from a multitude of great bands and guest speakers.
If you have attended any of the past Salute to our Local Heroes events you know how fun, and rewarding they can be. If you haven't attended in the past, this year is the time to start - with a fresh new venue and program - it is sure to be bigger than ever.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. No ice chests allowed.
Event Time: May 1, 2011; Noon to 4. Gates open at 11:30am.
Tickets available from Vallitix: $20 in advance, $25 at the gate.
Children 6 - 12 years old $5, Under 5 years old free
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Salute To Our Local Heroes Sponsors:
Hero-$50,000
Anonymous
Diamond - $10,000
Diane S. Lake Family
Hunt Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Wall of Valor Presentation
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On February 16th, 2011 the Wounded Heroes Fund presented the Kern Veterans Memorial Foundation with a donation of $7200 to add the names of the 24 Kern County KIAs from recent conflicts to the Wall of Valor. The Wall of Valor honors our fallen heroes and is located in front of the Amtrak station at Truxton Ave. and P street. For more information and list of names of our fallen heroes visit www.kernvets.org.
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