Dinner with America's Heroes

Back in January I had a wonderful visit at Wintergreen Resort with the Special Olympics of Virginia. At that event, I had the pleasure of meeting many different people including a wonderful group of gentlemen with the Knights of Columbus from Charlottesville. That day, one of the Knights, Joe, asked if I did other appearances and of course I said yes!

Soon after, Joe contacted my director, DeShawn, to have me visit the wounded warriors within the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) in Charlottesville. While it was a little time in the making, I am glad to say that I was finally able to visit with the warriors and even share a meal with them as I learned more about the facility and those that volunteer their time.

Martha Jefferson Hospital is a civilian partner with the DVBIC and as the wounded recover they have the opportunity to live in a home just around the corner from the hospital. This allows them to tend to rehabilitation and start living semi-independently but still have care if needed. Like many others, I did not know that this type of facility even existed but was completely impressed with the level of care and attention that these American Heroes are receiving.

They certainly know how to give someone a warm welcome too - dinner, great conversation and they even had a cake for me! I even learned a little geography lesson from one of the staff members, always nice to learn something new! Just a few photos from the evening, seems I so engrossed in the conversation and taking it all in, I didn't take too many. But at least you can see where these heroes are living and know that they are being wonderfully cared for.

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