TTW Magazine Jan/Feb 2014 Special Edition - Empowering Warriors Article Vol 5 Issue 3

EMPOWERING WARRIORS THE Heart of America Returns AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL: “Oh beautiful for spacious skies for amber waves of Grain, for purple mountains majesty above the fruited plains, America, America, God shed His Grace on Thee, and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea!” Nothing says America better than the amazing heart, dedication and spirit of Darlene Gleason. In her tireless effort to lift up, help and provide housing for our veterans returning home from battle, Darlene has created one of the most innovative and restorative programs for convalescing veterans in America. Based out of Houston Texas, Darlene will be building facilities to house wounded veterans and their families. Recovery can sometimes be a long and arduous process, but through the love and support of their families, our veterans will receive a human gift that far surpasses medical treatment! This amazing program was the dream of Darlene’s late husband Mike and her courage and strength has made Mike’s dream a reality. “Since I lost my husband I want desperately to honor him. He loved his country and he loved his family. Creating Empowering Warriors is my gift to Mike- to honor his desire to help our veterans...it is a labor of love to me.” May God continue to bless this great woman and may Empowering Warriors become a continuing symbol of how America became the greatest country on earth. TTW is honored to represent this great charity and encourages all of our readers to contribute whatever they can to Empowering Warriors. It is by the sacrifice of our service men and women that we are able to enjoy our freedom; We encourage you all to make a difference by being the difference! May God bless us all and may God bless America! DARLENE GLEASON President of Empowering Warriors 35