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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Milwaukee 'VetFest' celebrates veterans at Washington Park
The Brief The first ever "VetFest" took place in Milwaukee on Saturday. Free food and music helped bring veterans and the community together. Organizers hope next year's event will be bigger and better. MILWAUKEE - The first ever "VetFest" took place in Milwaukee on Saturday to celebrate veterans. Local perspective VetFest was held at the Washington Park Bandshell. Free food and music helped bring veterans and the community together in a relaxed setting. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android LaBrew Troopers Veteran Services organized the event. Shan LaBrew Owens said events like it are important for the community. "It's important because veterans, especially in our community, they're underserved," he said. "Especially with the different veteran organizations, but with our organization we can get to their needs immediately." LaBrew Owens is a veteran of Desert Storm. He said this year was big, but next year he expects things to be even bigger and better. The Source FOX6 News spoke to organizers for information in this report.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
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Louisiana veteran gifted service dog and $5,000 grant
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Thanks to the American Warrior Intuitive, a local veteran is getting a new lease on life: a service dog. Retired master sergeant Eric Griffin was surprised with a $5,000 grant to help car for his his fully trained service animal. VetFest honors U.S. military veterans, connects them with resources He says this new sense of protection is crucial for veterans living with ptsd and hypervigilance. Griffin believes this partnership is more than a gesture; it's a lifeline to gain a sense of normalcy. 'Very emotional and it means a lot and to see all these people giving their all for people I'm not good at receiving, but it's wonderful, and it's giving me a little fond love for this country,' said service dog recipient, Eric Griffin. The American Warrior Intuitive has gifted over 40 dogs and millions in aid for veterans. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
