The local Association of the Airborne 3rd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group, of the U.S. Army National Guard, will sponsor an elaborate and patriotic Veterans Day celebration and a “Jump In On PTSD” reception will be held at Russell J. Salvatore’s Patriots & Heroes Park and Russell’s Steaks Chops & More.

The celebration begins at 4:00 p.m. with a USO-style musical performance by Music on the Front Lines, led by Founder, CEO and Music Director Van Taylor and COO Ron Walker, both of whom are members of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame.  Taylor has been performing these shows around the world for our service men and women for 42 years.  Melissa Kate, Tim Webb and Mike Pennick are also in the group.  There will be a color and honor guard and limited speaking.

The proceeds for the event will benefit the Jack H. Wisby Jr. PTSD Clinic and its Center for Hope, a new resident facility for femaleveterans, at the Batavia Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Unlike other fundraisers, there are no donation levels for the PTSD campaign.  Please give what you can as our needs are great—from a vehicle to transport the patients, to items for the game room and snacks.  Every dollar is greatly appreciated. 

Those wishing to contribute are encouraged to make checks out to: “VA WNY Healthcare System,” and on the Memo line, enter “GPF 1935 PTSD Residential Treatment Program.”  This ensures every cent goes to the Jack H. Wisby, Jr. PTSD Clinic.  If you cannot attend the ceremony to place your donation in the Special Forces’ “Holy Grail,” donations may be sent to our “Minister of Finance”, CSM Alfred R. LaChance (RET), 4732 Porter Center Road, Lewiston, NY, 14092.

What a great way to give back to the community and honor those who fight for our freedom!

See video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91zSa8uWDL0