Events, Sponsorships & Fundraising

MOPSHF Grant Funds WWIA Musky Classic in WI 

What could be better than drifting down the Chippewa River on a warm, cloudless day; casting your fly into the cold, clear, spring fed waters in search of the ultimate fresh-water game fish, the Wisconsin Musky?  According to the eight Purple Heart recipients who participated in the 2011 WWIA Musky Classic, "it just doesn't get any better than this, especially when you're fishing with other wounded warriors."

Lunch Break on the Chippewa River Back L to R: B Bohen, M. Martinez, B Porter, T Fischer, T Spence, A Frahm, J Whipkey, J Bircher Front L to R: J McDaniel, J Stewart, T Scott, A Neville, T Schenk, L Spurgeon

The brainchild of John McDaniel, a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel, Ranger, and a selfless and dedicated American Patriot, the Musky fly fishing adventure is but one of a myriad of world-class outdoor hunting and fishing sporting opportunities provided throughout the United States by WWIA, and tailored specifically for our nation's combat wounded heroes.  

Adam Frahm & Matt Martinez

Guide Brad Bohen & John McDaniel

For this particular event, on June 23-24, McDaniel and his two WWIA associates, Tim Spence and Jake Whipkey (both OIF/OEF Purple Heart recipients), six other wounded warriors from around the country, Ranger Tom Schenk from Chippewa Custom Rods, and Brad Bohen and his crew of guides from Musky Country Outfitters, all converged on the Lenroot Lodge and Sawmill Saloon in Seeley, Wisconsin for two days of fun, fishing, fellowship, and tall-tale swapping.  Making up the group of OIF/OEF wounded warriors were Adam Neville, Matt Martinez, Adam Frahm, Tyson Scott, and Lyle Spurgeon.  Bringing up the rear, and representing the Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation (MOPHSF), was John Bircher, a Vietnam era Purple Heart recipient.   

Tyson Scott & Adam Neville

Tim Spence, Jason Stewart w/Musky

When asked why he is so committed to WWIA, McDaniel said, "I see a crucial need for mental and spiritual healing in the combat wounded veteran population, and I've seen how sporting activities in the great outdoors can meet this need."   WWIA connects Purple Heart recipients with American sportsmen, to provide world-class sporting events.  WWIA has served over 100 Purple Heart recipients to date.  "These sportsmen feel compelled to give back to these service members who have given so much," said McDaniel, an avid sportsman himself.  READ MORE...

"WELCOME HOME VETERANS" Concert - Featuring Hershel Gober, MOPH National Legislative Director 

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Purple Heart Service Foundation was proud to sponsor the rebroadcast of the Medical Musical Group Choral and Symphony Orchestra's "WELCOME HOME VETERANS" Concert.

 

The concert originally aired on May 29th, 2011 and featured Hershel Gober, MOPH National Legislative Director, along with a galaxy of stars performing a magnificent concert of music and readings. The broadcast includes "The Veterans Hymn" - the first song dedicated to America's Veterans; and the world premier of Hershel Gober's new song "Desert Sand."

 

 

MOPHSF Receives Special Recognition in Fairfax County, VA

John Monsul, Host and Producer of Channel 10's Communicating Today, received special recognition from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisions for reaching a 20-year milestone of airing 600 shows.

 

Back in February of this year, Fred Taylor, Board Member and 2000 Past National Commander; Frank Van Hoy, National Service Director; and John Bircher, MOPH National Director of Public Relations, were featured on his show. Monsul requested their presence again to stand with him as he accepted the award on behalf of the good work Purple Heart does within the veteran community.

 

Featured Program - Purple Heart Day is Aug 7th 

HeroBracelets.org - Take a Hero into Your Heart.  Wear one on your Wrist

Purple Heart Day is around the corner and there is no better time to recognize  those who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedoms.  Honor a veteran by purchasing a Purple Heart HeroBracelet on August 7th!

  

Honoring Our Veterans 

Veterans Farm Offers Rehab Therapy  

Army veteran Adam Burke* has found solace from pouring his childhood farm memories back into the earth for his fellow veterans.

Horticulture therapy encourages team-building among his brothers and sisters-in-arms, and is a much more effective form of rehabilitative therapy than desk work - or no work at all - Burke said.  After completion, veterans will be provided with resources to go out and start their own farms or to work for larger farming organizations.

The farm has already gained popularity for its organic jams and jellies, and if everything works out, Burke said consumers may be able to find a new kind of blueberry vodka on the shelves at Walgreens soon.  The profits from these products go to Work Vessels for Vietnam, fiscal sponsor of the Veterans Farm "Project Blueberry."

To read the entire article as seen on Clay Today click here. 

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