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Remember Richard and his service to our country and community.
Local veterans work to restore Desmond Doss’ childhood home
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The Lynchburg Area Veterans Council is working to improve the childhood home of a famous World War II hero in order to help other veterans. The house that sits at 1309 Garfield Avenue in Lynchburg is around 115 years old. Inside it are the people and plaques that tell the story
Two plaques presented to Lynchburg Parks & Rec and Accutech
Yesterday we finally presented two plaques to Parks & Rec and Accutech for their great help with the Honor and Remember tree planting. Tom Current gave a very touching speech how the three sisters of Marine Cpl. Michael Fulcher attended the ceremony on Oct. 14 and what one sister said "I didn't think anyone cared."
From Struggles to Triumphs: The Resilience of Lynchburg’s Veterans
This article just came out in the "Forest Living Magazine" and it is very appropriate for the Christmas season as it shines a bright light on LAVC for our steadfast efforts in helping our veterans in need. - Steve Bozeman
Honor & Remember the 14 Lynchburg area Soldiers and Marines who never made it HOME.
Please Join us Saturday October 14th @ Linkhorne Middle School Blackwater Creek Trail Extension @ 11:00 AM w/ Guest Speaker Desmond T. Doss Jr. The son of Lynchburg Native and Medal of Honor recipient Desmond T. Doss. We will be Dedicating 14 Trees recently planted in Honor of the 14 Local Soldiers and Marines who
Tom Current HONORED at Gala Event
Last Saturday evening there were over 400 people gathered downtown at the Lynchburg Grand Hotel for the Honored Gala Event hosted by Andre Whitehead recognizing the movers and shakers in the community. I nominated Lynchburg Area Veterans Council President Tom Current for this year's "Military Service Award," which includes that person's work in the community
Grand Opening: Man at Arms Ministry
LVAC was able to attend the grand opening of a new Veterans' Sanctuary in Bedford County on the Big Otter River, run by Brian and Raquel Moore with "Man at Arms Ministry." Veterans will be able to kayak from another farm to the north near Route 221, camp at this new sanctuary, and then kayak
Desmond Doss, the Medic Who fought a War without a Weapon | Hidden History with Brian Bullock
Lynchburg, Virginia is a beautiful city located just east of the Blue Ridge Mountain and is also the home of WWII hero Desmond T. Doss. Doss, who inspired the film, Hacksaw Ridge, was drafted by the military in 1942. However, his beliefs forbade him from killing another human or carrying a weapon. In fact, during
Homes for Heroes Partnership Announcement
Homes for Heroes offers Lynchburg Area Veterans Council members exclusive access to a nationwide network of real estate and mortgage specialists committed to providing real savings to its members. We help LAVC supporters save an average of $3,000 when you buy, sell or refinance a home or mortgage. In addition, every time you buy or
LAVC Car Show!
The rain almost stopped a good day, but we showed up anyway.