The Warrior Ranch Annual Benefit on October 6th was a rousing success, and we are so grateful for all who supported us to make this a great day for the veterans, first responders and rescue horses. We not only met our fundraising goal; we galloped past it!
There are plenty of thank yous needed for the sponsors, the volunteers and the guests who support our mission. We could not do it without you. While the sunny day at the ranch made for a very festive day, we also made sure to honor the veterans and first responders who have joined the ranch community seeking solace from the stress of their work. They truly are the heroes of our day.
Our program of events included the presentation of colors by the MTA Police Ceremonial Unit, a performance of the Suffolk County Police Emerald Society Pipe Band, the invocation by Joseph McCarthy, a chaplain for the NYS Association of Fire Chaplains, the National Anthem by Detective Lauren Leggio-Cheng, NYPD, God Bless America performed by James Volpe, of the MTA Police Department, the Fallen Hero Table by Rose Ann Fiorenzo, and most importantly on this day, the presentation of the Warrior Ranch Winners Circle Outstanding Supporter Award to John Duffy of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 138. 2023 Honoree Paul Romanelli presented the award to John. Please join us in thanking everyone who made the presentation so memorable.