Hearts4Leo is an opportunity to celebrate the veteran and military community by recognizing loved ones and hometown heroes who demonstrate leadership and dedication to serving others. Hearts will be displayed online here. Please allow a few business days.
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The campaign is in honor of the late Colonel Leo K. Thorsness, a Medal of Honor recipient and one of the most highly decorated American airmen of the Vietnam War.
After returning from being a prisoner of war for six years, Thorsness’s life mantra focused on four F’s “Faith, Family, Friends, and Fun.” His mantra lives on through each and every one of us. His birthday was on February 14, which is why we choose to honor him around Valentine’s Day each year. He is the co-founder of our parent organization, America's Warrior Partnership.
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Please email Jessy Lakin if you are an organization or business interested in participating at jlakin@alaskawarriorpartnership.org.
1. Honor
Join us in recognizing a hometown hero living or deceased in your heart. The nominated hero will be recognized publicly in-person through displayed hearts at participating locations or virtually on AWP’s website to show love and support for the veteran/military community.
2. Share
Help us raise awareness of the campaign by engaging others to participate and helping spread the word. Participants will be provided content to help grow the campaign and engage others to get involved, with the goal of recognizing a hometown hero.