Nearly 250 years ago Westport patriots battled British soldiers, on their way to and from burning an arsenal in Danbury.
On Friday, more than a dozen military veterans — wounded in wars since 9/11 — came to Westport. They were honored at a Birchwood Country Club fundraiser for Catch a Lift, the foundation that helps them rebuild their lives through physical fitness.
Yesterday they returned the favor. Many of the vets headed to Compo Beach. They served as “angels” — helping children, teens and adults with disabilities in a fun run/walk, through another great organization called myTeamTriumph.
It was a win-win-win weekend: for the veterans, the myTeamTriumph runners and walkers, and the rest of Westport. We are inspired by them all.
When yesterday’s event was over, the Catch a Lift gathered for a “team” photo.
At the cannons, of course.
Thank you for your service gentlemen 🇺🇸🇺🇸
I think I saw a couple of ladies there, too. Whom I also thank.
Sorry absolutely thank you to the ladies also. My mistake
This is uplifting and we need more of this than the complaining about everything
Just an awesome team of Vets, true warriors! Watching our Veterans push the Young Captains of My Team Triumph was awe inspiring. Thanks for sharing Dan!