On Saturday, July 31 2010 the Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of Polk County in conjunction with the Polk County Veteran’s Council will  host the first annual “Warrior Walk” to honor and pay tribute to the men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice during Operations Iraqi or Enduring Freedom. This event is part of an ongoing effort to inform, educate and empower the community to learn more about our local fallen heroes who have given their lives in the name of Freedom, and to support those who are still serving.

The Patriotic Ceremony will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on Lake Hollingsworth located at 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive. The ceremony will provide special focus to those who have been killed in action.

Immediately following the ceremony participants will walk in honor of a fallen hero on a 2.7 mile track around beautiful Lake Hollingsworth.

Wear your red, white and blue and come out to show your support and patriotism. All veterans, veterans organizations, families of veterans, employers of veterans and supporters of veterans are invited to attend and participate.

We are also in need of event t-shirt sponsors. For more information or if you would like to sponsor, please contact Melissa Sanchez at IAVPC@hotmail.com or 863-899-9700.

For more information, please visit: www.warriorwalklakeland.com.

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