Dear Michael,
For Veterans Day last week, IAVA Member Veterans and Supporters gathered at events nationwide to honor our nation's brave veterans.
On Wednesday, I was honored to host IAVA's Second Annual Heroes Gala in New York City. It was an incredible event that recognized three outstanding Americans. Warrior Champions Scott Winkler and Carlos Leon, and the Chairman of the Fisher House Foundation, Arnold Fisher, all received awards that celebrated their achievements and leadership in the veterans' community.
See highlights from the evening by clicking here.
For me, the Gala was a great opportunity to meet and get to know dozens of men and women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. I was joined by hundreds of other IAVA supporters, including the star of NBC's "Heroes" Milo Ventimiglia, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army General Peter Chiarelli, ABC News' Bob Woodruff, Fox News' Bill Hemmer, Congressman and Iraq War Veteran Patrick Murphy, and the creator of "Doonesbury", Garry Trudeau. It was a memorable evening, and one that reminded me how important it is to honor veterans every day of the year.
Check out some pictures and videos from the Heroes Gala by clicking here.
Elsewhere across the country, IAVA Member Veterans and Supporters held over 200 events to celebrate Veterans Day, including:
-The 89th Annual Veterans Day Parade in Tucson, Arizona,
-A BMX Biking Race in Egg Harbor, New Jersey,
-A chess tournament in Rapid City, South Dakota
I was proud to be a part of IAVA's Veterans Day celebrations this year, and I appreciate your support of IAVA and of our nation's newest generation of heroes.
Sincerely,
Henry Rollins
Actor, Author and USO Performer
IAVA Supporter
Friday, November 21, 2008
I was honored to host IAVA's Second Annual Heroes Gala
