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North Carolina nonprofit dedicated to honoring military service members opens up gallery in Triad

North Carolina nonprofit dedicated to honoring military service members opens up gallery in Triad
WELL, IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR WAYS TO SUPPORT MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, THE TREE OF VALOR PROGRAM HAS OPENED UP A LOCATION IN BURLINGTON. JOSHUA DAVIS JOINS US FROM THE GALLERIES DEDICATION CEREMONY WITH THE DETAILS. FOLKS FROM ACROSS THE TRIAD CAME TOGETHER IN BURLINGTON SUNDAY FOR THE DEDICATION OF TRAVELERS CAMP TILLMAN GALLERY, A SPACE DEDICATED TO HONORING MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM. I HAVE A DREAM THAT ANYTHING LIKE THIS COULD EVER HAPPEN. THE GALLERY IS NAMED AFTER FALLEN WORLD WAR TWO SERGEANT HARVEY TILLMAN. HIS BROTHER, RETIRED COLONEL PHILLIP TILLMAN, SAYS HE’S GRATEFUL TO THE WORK TREE OF VALOR IS DOING TO HONOR HIS BROTHER AND OTHER SERVICE MEMBERS. AND IT’S IT’S JUST A PLEASURE THAT THEY HAVE A TREE HERE FOR MY BROTHER AND THE TILLMAN FAMILY. GOLD STAR MOM AMANDA BALLARD, WHOSE SON WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN AFGHANISTAN IN 2011, SAYS KNOWING HER SON’S STORY WILL CONTINUE TO BE TOLD IS OVERWHELMING. SOMEONE LEFT HERE TODAY. THAT LEARNED SOMEONE’S NAME OR LEARNED SOMEONE’S STORY AND GOES OUT AND SHARES IT. THAT INDIVIDUAL WILL NEVER DIE AS LONG AS WE KEEP SAYING THEIR NAMES AND THESE TREES HELP TO SAVE THEIR NAMES AND RETIRED AIRMAN NORMAN MCDANIEL, WHO SERVED IN VIETNAM AND WAS A PRISONER OF WAR FOR SEVEN YEARS, SAYS THE SPACE IS A REMINDER OF ALL WE SHOULD BE THANKFUL FOR. AND THAT’S WHY I THINK THIS CEREMONY AND THESE TREES ARE SO IMPORTANT TO HELP US TO REMEMBER, TO NOT FORGET, AND TO KEEP ON DOING WHAT THEY SACRIFICE FOR US TO BE ABLE TO DO. AND THAT WAS JOSHUA DAVIS REPORTING. IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN VISITING THE SPACE OR ARE INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING TRAVELERS MISSION,
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North Carolina nonprofit dedicated to honoring military service members opens up gallery in Triad
Folks from across the Triad came together in Burlington Sunday for a dedication ceremony for Tree of Valor’s Camp Tillman Gallery. It's a space dedicated to honoring our nation's men and women in uniform. The gallery is named after fallen WWII Sgt. Harvey Tillman. His brother, retired Air Force Col. Phillip Tillman, said he’s grateful for the work Tree of Valor is doing to honor his brother and other service members. Top StoriesDunkin' Donuts employee charged after shooting coworker, Chapel Hill police saysHigh Point police investigating after truck crashes through houseWinston-Salem Police investigate shooting on Peters Creek ParkwayGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking here"I never dreamed that anything like this could ever happen," he said. "It's just a pleasure that they have a tree here for my brother and the Tillman family." Gold Star Mom Amanda Ballard, whose son was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2011, says knowing her son’s story will continue to be told is an overwhelming feeling."If someone left here today that learned someone's name or learned someone's story and goes out and shares it, that individual never died," she said. "As long as we keep saying their names, and these trees help to say their names."Retired Airman Norman McDaniel, who served in Vietnam and was a prisoner of war for seven years, says the space is a reminder of what all people should be thankful for. "That's why I think this ceremony and these trees are so important," he said, "to help us to remember and not forget. To keep on doing what they sacrifice for us to be able to do." If you’re interested in visiting the space, or are interested in supporting Tree of Valor’s mission, more information can be found on their website.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.

Folks from across the Triad came together in Burlington Sunday for a dedication ceremony for Tree of Valor’s Camp Tillman Gallery. It's a space dedicated to honoring our nation's men and women in uniform. The gallery is named after fallen WWII Sgt. Harvey Tillman. His brother, retired Air Force Col. Phillip Tillman, said he’s grateful for the work Tree of Valor is doing to honor his brother and other service members.

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"I never dreamed that anything like this could ever happen," he said. "It's just a pleasure that they have a tree here for my brother and the Tillman family."

Gold Star Mom Amanda Ballard, whose son was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2011, says knowing her son’s story will continue to be told is an overwhelming feeling.

"If someone left here today that learned someone's name or learned someone's story and goes out and shares it, that individual never died," she said. "As long as we keep saying their names, and these trees help to say their names."

Retired Airman Norman McDaniel, who served in Vietnam and was a prisoner of war for seven years, says the space is a reminder of what all people should be thankful for.

"That's why I think this ceremony and these trees are so important," he said, "to help us to remember and not forget. To keep on doing what they sacrifice for us to be able to do."

If you’re interested in visiting the space, or are interested in supporting Tree of Valor’s mission, more information can be found on their website.

Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts

NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |

Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.