National and state board leaders, brothers, 

Please see attached from last night’s Bipartisan Tribute to Service.  This annual event brings together several veteran organizations and raises awareness and funds for Warrior Canine Connection (WCC).  The WCC raises and trains service dogs for veterans.  I am proud to say that the AOH was a donor this year, which increases awareness/recruiting and our image for veteran support.  

Among the attendees were several congressmen, GEN (ret) Myers, 15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and former Congressman Joe Crowley, a good friend to the Irish and to the AOH.  A highlight is Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns, who graces us with some songs.  I gave the toast at the end with some Fighting 69th Whiskey.  

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Brendan Cooney

Secretary and Veteran Affairs, 

AOH State Board, VA