A question often asked why fireworks – Aren’t fireworks dangerous , bad for Vets suffering from PTSD , doesn’t that remind them of the trauma of combat, wouldn’t it be better if we didn’t have fireworks at all? – think of all the fires, the vets, the resources that are allocated to the 4th of July that could be utilized …
Memorial Day 2015 was a memorable weekend indeed around the South Bay. Every year Green Hills Memorial Park is host to one of the largest ceremonies in the Southland commemorating Memorial Day and honoring those that have served and those that have given as, Abraham Lincoln stated in the Gettysburg Address, “Their Last Measure of Devotion”. This year was a …
We’ll always remember Valentine’s Day 2015. We love things that work and learning how and why they work…We have come to the conclusion that our kids are probably the most important members of our recovery, re-integration to civilian world, social interaction etc, etc TEAM. Wherever the kids go the parents follow, if the parents follow, as they usually do, they …
Another great opportunity to come together with the veterans, their families, and the community. One of those days we love and enjoy, at least for a little while “come on get happy, relax and have some fun” is what we do here at Wounded Heroes of America. Click here to view gallery
2015 started out with the biggest turnout to date at El Cholo Restaurant. It was hard to find a seat. We had lots of new vets join us, some traveled hours just to break a little with bread with us. Our monthly dinner get-together to us represents the time when we can all come, hang out, bring the kids and …
It’s been a busy December for Santa and his helpers at Wounded Heroes of America, but worth every minute. These are some of the many photos of happy children when Santa came to visit. Lots of milk and cookies and lots of love going around. Thank you to all those that helped make Christmas special this year. We at WHOA …
Veterans Day 2014 – An evening at the Comedy and Magic club- Hermosa Beach CA. We started Veterans Day honoring our veterans at the Redondo Beach Veterans Memorial ceremony and finished the day with a night of laughter. Luciano Aguilar from Hound Squad and a great friend, of WHOA along with rapper Senen (Sen Dog) Reyes from legendary band Cypress …
Nov. 20, 2014 was WHOA’s annual turkey giveaway at El Cholo Restaurant in La Habra, CA. This is a great example of the great friends and relationships we have made in the community. Thanks to Ron Salisbury, owner of the El Cholo restaurants, our Vets have a place to come together every month. And let’s not forget Vance Bennett of …
Operation Santa 2013 was a great success again this year. A huge heartfelt thanks to all those volunteers that made it possible by collecting, wrapping, delivering, and shipping toys, raising money, and even dressing up as Santa. All that, made it all happened for the kids. Thanks you to all those wonderful and generous friends that donated funds and toys, …
