Press Release - Rockin’ 4 Heroes Seeks Nominations to Honor Veterans of Vietnam and Korean Wars with Community Hero Award
Awards to be presented November 10 at 4th Annual Rockin’ 4 Heroes Concert
(SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 -TUCSON, AZ) – A local nonprofit is seeking nominations for veterans of the Vietnam and Korean Wars to be recognized with its Community Hero Award at the upcoming Rockin’ 4 Heroes Concert on Sunday, November 10 at James Kriegh Parkin Oro Valley.
Rockin’ 4 Heroes honors and supports first responders, active military, veterans and Gold Star Families. Two veterans will be selected to receive special recognition at this year’s free, community-wide concert that pays public tribute to all four hero groups.
“We encourage the public to nominate family members and friends who you know have served and sacrificed to protect our country. We want to hear their stories and how their service during and after their military years makes them special,” said Michael Quinn, Co-Founder of Rockin’ 4 Heroes. Nominations can be submitted to [email protected].
The organization honored two World War II veterans with the Community Hero Award at last year’s Rockin’ 4 Heroes Concert. This year’s fourth annual concert is free to the public and features live music, food and beverage trucks, and family-friendly activities. Visit www.Rockin4Heroes.org for more information and to pre-register.
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Harvey Horn, World War II Air Force Veteran, honored with the Rockin’ 4 Heroes Community Hero Award in 2023. (Photo courtesy of Rockin’ 4 Heroes)
ABOUT ROCKIN’ 4 HEROES
Rockin’ 4 Heroes is a 501c3 all-volunteer nonprofit whose mission is to honor and support First Responders, Active Military, Veterans and Gold Star families; to raise awareness of their selfless service and sacrifices, and to inspire future generations of heroes who will serve and protect our communities, state and country.
The organization’s annual Rockin’ 4 Heroes Concert is unique, there is no other public event that honors all four of these hero groups in one setting, bringing communities together in a meaningful public display of gratitude and respect. Our Hero Fund supports scholarships and other initiatives that benefit heroes and their families.
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