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Local Company Vision Technologies To Honor Medal of Honor Hero Ahead of Memorial Day Through Special Unveiling of Vision Sponsored K9s For Warriors Dog
On average, 20 veterans tragically die by suicide every day in the United States. K9s For Warriors is the nation's largest provider of highly-trained Service Dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and/or military sexual trauma. In recognition of the bravery and sacrifice of our nation's heroes, Vision Technologies (Vision), a Maryland based national commercial and federal systems integrator, is proud to sponsor a K9s For Warriors Service Dog named after the late Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant First Class Jared C. Monti for his sacrifice to the nation and his connection to Vision Senior Vice President of Operations Allison Campitelli.
The press, the community, and employees are encouraged to join Vision for a touching livestream tribute to the incredible sacrifice Sergeant First Class Jared C. Monti made, how Vision is honoring his legacy, and pay tribute to our nation's heroes and the courageous animals who stand by their side in honor of Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day. This event will be held online by invitation through Microsoft Teams or live public stream on Facebook.com/VisionTechnologiesInc on May 25 at noon.
The program will include remarks from representatives of Vision and K9s For Warriors with a special unveiling of Monti the dog, now in training with K9s For Warriors. The media is invited to contact Vision for inclusion on the virtual calendar invite. Take this moment during Military Appreciation Month before Memorial Day to honor heroes by sharing this uplifting story and standing together to end veteran suicide.
WHAT: Roughly 20 veterans die by suicide every day. Determined to end veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of highly-trained Service Dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and/or military sexual trauma. Join representatives from Vision Technologies and K9s For Warriors for this touching Memorial Day themed tribute as they unveil to employees and the community the dog behind the Vision sponsored K9s For Warriors Service Dog named after Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant First Class Jared C. Monti who made the ultimate sacrifice.
WHO: Allison Campitelli- Vision Technologies Senior Vice President, Operations
Lieutenant Colonel Steve Raveia- U.S. Army
Kevin Nolan- Vision Technologies President
U.S. Army Colonel (Retired) Stephen Dawson- Vision Technologies Senior Vice President, Corporate Services
Steven Carmichael- K9s For Warriors Development Manager, Corporate Partners
K9s For Warriors Dog Trainer for Monti
WHEN: May 25, Noon
WHERE: Via Internet
Hosted by invitation on Teams or live public stream on Facebook
To join the Teams invitation contact Allison below
To watch live, join our Facebook event
CONTACT: For interviews, inclusion on the calendar invitation, or additional information:
Allison Akers, Vision Technologies Digital Marketing Manager & Charity Committee Chair
410-428-7423