The Highground's "Spirit of The Highground" Award
Thursday, March 5th, 2015 -- 8:18 AM
-A special award, the "Spirit of The Highground" award, is determined by the staff of The Highground Veterans Park. This is given at the annual "Friends of The Highground" dinner that recognizes generous donors with cumulative annual donations in excess of $1000.However, this award looks above and beyond monetary works. It seeks out someone who has the "Spirit" of The Highground in them. This year, the award was humbly accepted by John Myers, Vietnam Veteran, from Eau Claire. John and his wife, Kathy, came forward to accept his award as Kirk Rodman, Volunteer General Manager, explained to the dinner attendees all the help John provides The Highground.
Myers is a strong supporter, not only with monetary donations through his collections for the Military Working Dog Tribute raising over $1000, but also helping at many events including being a representative for The Highground at American Legion Stand Downs; participating on the committee for the Military Working Dog Tribute, building displays, helping at numerous events, and manning the Vietnam big map as veterans sign where they were stationed during Vietnam.
John can also be found parking cars, porch greeting, working during work weeks, plus so much more. We thank him for his Vietnam military service and all he does at The Highground Veterans Memorial Park.
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