In a Saturday report, Toby Keith, one of country music’s biggest artists, will headline a concert honoring American troops who participated in one of the country’s most controversial battles.
Keith will be joined by other performers Justin Moore and Craig Morgan in the unique “Heroes Respect Festival 2022” event presented by Engage Your Destiny, a company that works to provide honor, hope, and healing to war veterans and their families, according to The Daily Wire.
Ben Peterson, Iraq Veteran and Founder of Engage Your Destiny, said in a statement to The Daily Wire:
“Our society largely rejected Vietnam veterans when they came home from the war 50 years ago, despite many veterans having been drafted without a choice, they were shamed upon their return to the United States.”
“Despite this, these veterans vowed that those who followed would never experience the same rejection they did,” he continued. “They chose to become the guardians of honor for future welcome home ceremonies.”
Peterson noted that this year’s event “aims to be the greatest gathering of Vietnam veterans ever assembled to honor these warriors and their families with the truth of their heroism, humanitarianism, courage, and sacrifice. It’s a magnificent show of gratitude from 9/11 veterans and civilians to our Vietnam veterans.”
The group’s website notes further:
Heroes Honor Festival is a grand display of appreciation for those who served in Vietnam. Memorial Day Weekend 2022 supplies the moment, and Daytona International Speedway provides the venue for a day of celebration, entertainment, connection, and healing.
Whether joining in-person or in-spirit, Heroes Honor Festival provides all Americans an extraordinary opportunity to rally around these deserving patriots, to be inspired by their heroism and heart, and promise never again to turn away when welcoming our warriors home.
“We are officially 30 days out from the Heroes Honor Festival! We absolutely cannot wait to honor to our Vietnam Veteran Heroes. For those that have already claimed their spot, make sure you check off your event checklist! – Lodging – Flights – Invite your friends,” said an announcement tweeted by the organization.
We are officially 30 days out from the Heroes Honor Festival! We absolutely cannot wait to honor to our Vietnam Veteran Heroes.
For those that have already claimed their spot, make sure you check off your event checklist!
– Lodging 🏨
– Flights ✈️
– Invite your friends 🙋🧕👨👧👦 pic.twitter.com/vdkGQbQ1h2— Heroes Honor Festival (@HeroesHonorFest) April 27, 2022
The Daily Wire added:
In addition to Keith, Moore, and Morgan’s performances, additional special guests are set to include additional musical artists and entertainers, such as Ann-Margret and Chris Noel.
A cast of decorated speakers will also address the attendees. Major Gen. Patrick Brady, a Vietnam War helicopter pilot and Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Cross recipient, and Lt. Gen. William G. Boykin, one of the original members of the U.S. Army’s Delta Force, will appear to honor America’s veterans and their families.
In addition, Lt. Col. Oliver North, a combat decorated U.S. Marine and best-selling author, is slated to appear.
Mark “Oz” Geist, the bestselling co-author of “13 Hours” and security and military consultant credited with saving 25 people in the attack on Benghazi, is also scheduled for the event.
Sources: Dailywire, Boomersbaseball, Vietnamartnews
