Archive for February, 2007

Disabled Veteran and Pizza Entrepreneur Celebrate Grand Opening Side-by-Side

Paducah, KY – A U.S. veteran who lost both his legs in an Iraqi roadside bomb explosion in 2004 will begin a new career because his compelling and indomitable spirit moved a total stranger to give back to those who have served our country. The Kentucky soldier and the founder of one of the nation’s [...]

Troxels Mission of Remembrance set to begin in Pomona

Though Melanie Troxel was born around the time the Vietnam War was ending, the importance of the crucial mission she has been selected to carry out isn’t lost on her. Troxel, the defending CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals champion, will drive a Top Fuel dragster this weekend in Pomona dedicated to the Vietnam War veterans [...]