1. We Have Not Forgotten You responding to tragedies throughout the
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year. AHOF recognizes that children are
also affected by trauma, need special
programs that are age-appropriate and
offer healing and understanding. AHOF
America’s Heroes of Freedom comforts victims of traumatic
hopes to help children by matching them
events and recognizes heroes for their selfless acts... up with role models from the communi-
honoring those who patriotically, unselfishly, and heroically ties or celebrities during programs that
risk their lives to preserve and protect our freedom. help children express their fears and find
comfort and guidance.
On the second year anniversary of
the terrorist attacks, America’s Heroes of
Freedom Willard InterContinental Hotel
sponsored a formal dinner for wounded
and sick service members. “Washington
Honors America’s Heroes of Freedom”
was a tribute and reception event orga-
nized for the surviving Pentagon family
members of 9/11 victims - attended by
“Take Me Out to the Ball Game” - American Heroes of Freedom brings injured service member to see Baltimore Orioles Baseball game and meet the players.
over 2,500 guests. Many Pentagon fami- (image courtesy - www.AmericasHeroes.us)
lies expressed their fulfillment with tears
during the evening tribute and at the
preceding reception where they reunited
with other surviving families to share the
details of their lives over the past year.
Joining the guests were ambassadors
from different nations, a King and Queen
from Africa, U.S. Military Generals,
senators, police and fire department
officials, emergency rescue workers,
community workers, and journalists from
around the world to provide in aid the
healing process. Olympic Medalists and
Washington Capitals hockey players
signed autographs for the children of the
Pentagon families as part of a special
wishes program to meet their heroes.
Voice of America Radio, as well as De-
fense Link covered the events to broad-
cast the historic occasion the world.
As a visionary leader of cutting-edge
Fox News interviews an injured service member about his experience at AFOF’s C5 Family Center (Comprehensive Combat Casualty Care Complex)
concepts, America’s Heroes of Freedom (photography by David Valdez)
continues keep our nation educated on
lessons learned from tragedies, to serve
as an invaluable resource to the needs
of all people, and to keep America’s
hopes and dreams alive.
America’s Heroes of Freedom wish
to express our heartfelt gratitude to
American Heroes of Freedom reaches out to individuals whose acts are instrumental in rescuing others from harm’s way, n the face of danger, and who provide comfort to those suffering after a public tragedy.
patriotic Americans whose financial
(photography by David Valdez - www.DavidValdez.org)
support helps us to continue our mission
S to honor, heal, give aid to, and educate
usan Brewer moved to Washington DC April 2002 and founded
concerning those who have acted
America’s Heroes of Freedom (AHOF), touched by the families left
heroically, patriotically, and unselfishly
grieving after 9/11. Her plan was to pay tribute and honor the heroes
such as our armed forces, civil servants,
that helped save lives on September 11th and help family members in
emergency medical
their emotional healing. Susan first used own money and then received
services; fire, rescue, police, doctors,
matching sponsorship that allowed AHOF to provided buses and food
nurses, and all volunteers who proudly
at the Pentagon on the first year anniversary memorial.
serve and protect our freedom.
Through ‘Operation Life Line’, much-needed support and supplies
wounded service members returning from war, which serves many
service members who arrive each month at military hospitals for
healing and rehabilitation. AHOF also supports educational forums
that focus on self-care for rescue and recovery workers at risk for
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and provide information on
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Georgetown Aveda Salon and AHOF provided makeovers for injured personnel and families, visited by Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz
(photo courtesy: David Valdez - www.DavidValdez.org)