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In 2009, Mike Weston, son of Alston+Bird’s retired partner,
Steve Weston, was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan.
Click here to read more about Mike Weston and his military
service: http://www.law.com/jsp/law/international/LawArticleIntl.
jsp?id=1202435291179. In an effort to honor this Marine who made
the ultimate sacrifice, the Brigade established the Michael Weston
Scholarship which will be awarded annually, through an essay
contest, to a college-bound high school student who is the child
of a veteran. In an effort to help fund the scholarship program,
the Brigade also sponsored a children’s art contest. The selected
winning works of art, created by children and grandchildren of
A+B staff and attorneys, have been used to create all-occasion
cards that will be given to anyone making a contribution to the
Mike Weston Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Unfortunately, another retired A+B employee, Sue Peney, lost
her son in Afghanistan in June of this year. A Ranger and highly
trained medic, Jonathan Peney was killed as he tried to save the
life of a fellow soldier. The Brigade has been instrumental in
organizing blood drives and other events in memory of Jonathan.
The Brigade also sent a special care package to Jonathan’s unit in
Afghanistan, which also included Jonathan’s favorite candy and a
note from Sue to the remaining members of Jonathan’s unit.
The Brigade will continue their annual projects but continually
look for new opportunities to support those who have served.
If you would like more information about the Brigade or if you
would like to make a donation to the Michael Weston Scholarship
Fund, please contact Angie Burnette [email protected]
or Cheryl Naja [email protected].
A+B Brigade preparing holiday care packages to
military serving overseas.
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January/February 2011
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