Mountain Valor Fest fosters community and connection
A highlight of the Valor Fest is the ceremonial burning of a retired American flag. The ceremony was preceded by bagpipe players and included the participation of veterans and Gold Star families.
Saturday’s second annual Mountain Valor Fest welcomed veterans, their families and the public for a full day of fun and fellowship.
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The free event included live music, games, family friendly activities, a bounce house, military equipment displays, food trucks, craft beer and rows of resources booths and tents geared toward supporting veterans.
Located at Brian and Christy Corbett’s veteran-owned Crooked Mountain Campground, the Valor Fest is headed up by Katt Whittenberger, executive director of Mountain Valor Veteran Services, a nonprofit with a mission of empowering veterans and their families with the tools, connections and resources to thrive.
Veteran Administration representatives were on hand, along with The National Center for Healthy Veterans, The Disability Resource Center of the New River Valley, Warriors Heart Virginia Addiction and PTSD Treatment Center, Be Well Now’s therapy practice at the Floyd EcoVillage, Brain Injury Solutions of Roanoke and more.
John Philips from Floyd’s VFW Post 7854 reminded visitors about the annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Floyd, set for 2 p.m. on Nov. 9 this year.
