Hero Highlight – Travis Snyder
How far would you go to bring attention to a cause? More to the point - how far would you walk? Travis Synder found that answer as he grieved the death of a fellow veteran. "In April of 2019, my
Veterans Cup Hockey Tournament
Recap and Photos by John Russell The Veteran’s Cup hockey game filled Centre Ice Arena on Friday, February 11, 2022, with great fans and a great cause. It has been two years since the last game due to the pandemic, but
Sport Clips Haircuts “Help A Hero” campaign from October 10 – November 13
Sport Clips Haircuts is entering its 15th year of supporting U.S. service members and veterans with its Help A Hero Scholarship program. Through donations from clients, team members, business, and vendor partners, last year Sport Clips nationally raised more than $1
Brave Hearts Estate In Pellston Gives Peace To Troubled Veterans
By Mike Kent It took a motorcycle and a truck to do what 19 years as a Marine, and 18 tours in some of the hottest war zones in the world could never do. It left the body of Laszlo Szalay
Drew Kostic Memorial 5K Tough Run
The 5th annual DK5K (Drew Kostic Memorial 5K Tough Run) was a huge success. Many showed up Saturday, August 14, 2021, laced up their shoes, and were ready to give their best to the muddy Tough Run course in Copemish,
Toys for Tots Honors Volunteers with Star Awards
Photo Credit - Allen-Kent Photography Three volunteers were recently presented with the Toys for Tots of Northwest Michigan Star Awards for their outstanding 2020 contribution to the annual Christmas toy drive. The Star award is presented to one person who works within
Debra Ankerson – A Pillar of Support For Those Who Serve
By Karen Rieser Passion, defined as an intense desire or enthusiasm for something, describes Debra Ankerson’s relationship with our nation’s Armed Forces. For the last ten years, Debra has served our country stateside as a volunteer under a plethora of titles
Honoring Military Caregivers
March was Honor Military Caregivers Month, but here at GATHER Veterans we realize that honoring military caregivers should happen all year round!! Imagine this
Freedom Hill Coffee Roasters
By Amanda Renkiewicz The healing powers of a hot cup of coffee are impossible to praise properly. For the countless people who begin their morning with a steaming mug of this nectar of the gods, coffee represents a rejuvenation of mind
Chocolate and the Berlin Airlift
Unlikely Companions Researched and Written by Karen Rieser (Lead Photo by Daily Herald) The Berlin Airlift and chocolate are indeed unlikely companions, yet companions they were. Today, their bittersweet relationship is as strong and loving as it was in 1948. In the beginning,
