Alongside varied meals vans, bands, and nationwide sponsors, Tommy Rieman shall be in attendance because the keynote speaker for Purple Heart Home’s annual occasion.
— Brad Borders
STATESVILLE, NC, USA, October 18, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — “Purple Heart Homes is honored to welcome Tommy Rieman, Silver Star and Purple Heart recipient, to Statesville, NC for our annual Take That Hill event. Tommy Rieman’s story is one of immense sacrifice and selflessness. He embodies the idea of “no man left behind.” Purple Heart Homes goals to hold that mindset into our work with veterans day by day, and we’re humbled to have Mr. Rieman share his story and communicate on behalf of veterans at this yr’s Take That Hill,” mentioned John Gallina, CEO and Co-Founder of Purple Heart Homes.
Three years in the past, Purple Heart Homes’ Vice President of Outreach was impressed to create an occasion centered round biking. As an homage to the Afghanistan mountains the place fellow service-members valiantly fought and plenty of by no means got here house, Brad and a crew of cyclists dedicated to driving up-and-down Barrett Mountain in Taylorsville, NC till they reached an elevation achieve of 10,000 toes. While climbing the mountain, the cyclists carried flags in honor and reminiscence of veterans and their caregivers.
“We try our best to solve complex housing issues for disabled Veterans by using our influence and know how to improve their lives when they don’t have the capacity to do so. It seems like a mountain too big to climb for them, and they need someone to do it on their behalf. I just felt like the name of the event fit perfectly with what we were trying to accomplish,” mentioned Brad Borders.
As Take That Hill grew in recognition and dimension, Purple Heart Homes expanded the occasion to host three totally different biking routes. The occasion has been moved to Southern Distilling Co. with a purpose to present area and leisure for sponsors and spectators. Alongside varied native meals vans, bands, and nationwide sponsors, Tommy Rieman shall be in attendance because the keynote speaker.
The Silver Star is likely one of the most prestigious army fight decorations that may be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces. It is awarded for gallantry in motion. Sergeant Tommy Rieman, a United States Army veteran, was introduced with the Silver Star after exercising nice devotion to his nation and fellow troopers throughout Operation Iraqi Freedom.
During a convoy operation in Iraq, Sergeant Rieman’s three car convoy was ambushed with rocket-propelled grenades, three IEDs, and varied rounds of gunfire. Sergeant Rieman used his personal physique to guard his gunner and started returning hearth. He suffered 2 bullet wounds and 11 shrapnel wounds. Regardless of the injuries endured, Sergeant Rieman took cost and moved the convoy out of enemy publicity. The convoy encountered a smaller enemy factor, and Sergeant Rieman directed his males to return hearth and succeeded in suppressing the assault. Afterwards, Sergeant Rieman arrange a defensive perimeter so {that a} medical crew might extract the wounded. All eight troopers that have been a part of the convoy operation made it house alive. It was Sergeant Rieman’s dedication to making sure the protection of his fellow troopers, whereas inserting his personal life on the road, that resulted in President Bush’s presentation of the Silver Star.
On October 22, 2022, neighborhood members are inspired to hitch Purple Heart Homes and keynote speaker, Tommy Reiman, on the annual Take That Hill occasion to assist the mission of Purple Heart Homes with the purpose of guaranteeing each veteran has a secure place to name house.
Thank you to the next 2022 Take That Hill Sponsors: Hardcore Hammers, FOX Sports, Edward Jones, Southern Distilling Company, God Sent the Dog, Wayne Brothers, Piedmont Veterans Assistance Council, Crossroads Cycling, Bryton Computer, Hand-up Gloves, Woody and Wilcox, and Project Echelon.
LAYN TALLENT
Purple Heart Homes, Inc.
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