Combat Wounded Veteran To Be Presented Mortgage-Free Home on Friday
11/12/2014 4:13:00 PM | Men's Basketball
OMAHA, Neb. -- Chevrolet, the Heartland Chevy Dealers, Military Warriors Support Foundation and Wells Fargo will honor one of our nation's combat wounded heroes on Friday, November 14, 2014. Sergeant Russell Herrera will be recognized as a Chevrolet Everyday Hero for his service and sacrifice to our country. He will be awarded his newly renovated, mortgage-free home, provided by Wells Fargo and located in Omaha, Nebraska, at the Creighton University men's basketball game against the University of Central Arkansas.
Sergeant Herrera joined the United States Marine Corp in July of 2007, out of respect for his family who served. Sergeant Herrera served in Camp Lejeune and Afghanistan. It was in Afghanistan that he sustained combat-related injuries. Now, he and his family live in Omaha, Nebraska.
During his time in the Marine Corps, Sergeant Herrera was awarded many medals for his bravery and service to this country including the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Nato Metal-ISAF Afghanistan, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and more.
In the future, Sergeant Herrera plans to continue achieving success in the IT field and provide his family with a safe and secure place to live.
Sergeant Herrera has traveled the world and experienced physical and mental hardships, but his determination to fight for this nation is what makes him an “Everyday Hero.” To honor him and his family for their incredible sacrifices and patriotism, Chevrolet and the Heartland Chevy Dealers partnered with Creighton University to create this special night he will never forget.
“These are the types of things that we love to be a part of because it is important for us to be active contributors to our local communities.” said Dave Nottoli, Chevrolet Regional Director, South Central Region. “This event is about honoring one of our local heroes who has sacrificed so much to provide us our freedom. This is so big! It takes great partners like the Military Warriors Support Foundation, Wells Fargo and our local Chevy Dealership Group to help take care of this brave hero, tell his story and promote the Foundation so they can continue to help other veterans in need.”
About Chevrolet Everyday Heroes Come Home Program
Chevrolet and their local Chevrolet Dealer Groups have partnered with Military Warriors Support Foundation to honor our combat wounded veterans for their service and sacrifice. Mortgage-free home “Key Presentation Ceremonies” are created through Chevrolet partnerships with college and professional sports teams as well as popular musical groups. The service of the Chevy Everyday Hero and the efforts of the Military Warriors Support Foundation are highlighted at these high profile events, through local media coverage and within the two one-hour TV specials titled Chevrolet Everyday Heroes Come Home. More general information on Chevrolet can be found at www.Chevrolet.com.
About Military Warriors Support Foundation (MWSF)
Military Warriors Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity, founded by Retired Lieutenant General, Leroy Sisco in 2007. Our Mission is to provide support for our nation's wounded heroes and Gold Star Families as they transition out of the military and into their new civilian life. This is a very fragile time for these heroes, and their families, and it is our goal to provide programs that facilitate a smooth and successful transition. Our programs focus on housing and homeownership, employment, as well as recreational activities and travel assistance. For more information on MWSF and all of their programs, please visit www.MilitaryWarriors.org
About Wells Fargo
Property donations are part of Wells Fargo's longstanding commitment to give back to communities. In 2012 through its Military Affairs program, the company pledged $35 million over three years to assist service members, veterans and their families through sustainable housing, career transition and customized financial education. Thirty million of that commitment was earmarked toward military home donations. Since Jan. 2013, Wells Fargo has donated more than 120 properties to veterans and service members.
