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Local volunteers honor wounded warriors
Volunteers serve food to wounded warriors undergoing rehabilitation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The group’s appreciation banner will hang in the courtyard for the rest of the year. BY RON MACARTHUR
June 28, 2011
Linda and Butch Elzey of Milford coordinate the 5th annual appreciation barbecue at Walter Reed Medical Center. BY RON MACARTHUR
The group’s appreciation banner will hang in the Mologne House courtyard for the rest of the year. BY RON MACARTHUR
Bobby Walls of Milford has his hands full as he carries hot food to the serving lines. BY RON MACARTHUR
Gen. Phillip McGhee and his wife, Candy, talk with a wounded warrior in the courtyard of the Mologne House. BY RON MACARTHUR
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Washington, DC
United States
For the fifth straight year on Father's Day, the Delaware Community Appreciation Group traveled to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., to give wounded warriors a barbecue. In addition to lunch, wounded warriors were treated to music by Junior Wilson and The Movies and were given $20,000 worth of gift cards.
According to organizer Butch Elzey, founder of the organization, more than 300 people were served, including staff of the Mologne House, a hotel-type facility for wounded warriors and their families. In addition, Gen. Phillip McGhee, director of Army budget, attended the event and volunteered to serve food.
With the closure of Walter Reed, the organization is looking for another venue for its barbecue next year.
