VFF National Heroes Tour
Vets For Freedom are hitting the road and may be coming to a town near you!! We all hear about the anti-war caravans as they tour the nation in search of the elusive bar of soap and bottle of shampoo.
The bus tour kicks off in San Diego on March 14 and will include 22 stops in 16 states over three weeks, culminating on the steps of Capitol Hill on April 8th, for another “Vets on the Hill” event. The tour will bring together veterans from across the country to tell their stories and highlight their sacrifices, as well as rally support for successfully completing the missions in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Let’s help spread the word about this one. And if you’re nearby, take the time to meet the heroes that will be traveling with the caravan. For those near the Fort Campbell stop, look me up. I’ll be meeting the tour when they stop up there. Here are a few of the heroes that will be featured on the tour:
David Bellavia-recipient of the Silver Star, and nominee for the Medal of Honor and author of House to House (a memoir about house-to-house combat in Iraq).
Marcus Luttrell-recipient of the Navy Cross and sole survivor of a mission in which four Navy SEALS were sent into a Taliban stronghold on the Afghan-Pakistan border; Luttrell was badly injured yet managed to escape enemy capture and later author the New York Times best-selling book Lone Survivor.
Marco Martinez-recipient of the Navy Cross for heroic action on the battlefield in Iraq and author of Hard Corps, Martinez was involved in gang activity in Los Angeles and joined the Marine Corps to straighten out his life.
Steve Russell-recipient of the Bronze Star Medal with Valor Device for his actions in Iraq; Lieutenant Colonel Russell led the battalion responsible for the capture of Saddam Hussein.
Jeremiah Workman-recipeient of the Navy Cross for his heroic actions in Fallujah; Corporal Workman’s actions, under fire and while injured, led to the death of over 24 enemy insurgents and saved fellow Marines from being ambushed.
The veterans on the National Heroes Tour represent the courage, conviction, and commitment of our men and women in the U.S. armed forces. These highly decorated veterans-as well as local heroes-will tell their personal stories directly to the American public through local media, rallies, speeches, debates, and personal meetings. Hope to see you there!
