Courtesy Photo | Col. Robert Hatcher Jr., CASCOM chief of staff, shakes hands with Gov. Terry McAuliffe...... read more read more
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FORT LEE, Va. - Gov. Terry McAuliffe paid a visit to the Holiday Helper open house Dec. 11 at Fort Lee.
Once the governor arrived, he donned a Santa hat and went through the toy-filled rooms shaking hands with members of the crowd.
During the governor’s speech, he talked about taking care of service members.
“Twenty-seven military facilities including the Pentagon, Quantico and the largest naval base in the world make Virginia unique in the country because of its military assets,” said McAuliffe. “Taking care those who served is a top priority. We have 800,000 veterans per capita – more than any state – more female veterans, and veterans under the age of 25. As of Veterans Day, Virginia is honored to be the first state in the United States to end veteran homelessness.”
At Holiday Helper, the governor spoke with service members, helped a Soldier pick out toys for his children and did some gift wrapping.
McAuliffe helped Spc. Justin Dingler, from 111th Quartermaster Company, select toys for his two children during his visit. Dingler lost his house due to a recent fire.
“I want to thank the entire Fort Lee community, Maj. Gen. Williams and his entire staff," said McAuliffe. "Eleven hundred children will be able to get gifts this year. People go through challenging times, such as Spc. Dingler, who just lost his home in a fire during Thanksgiving weekend, and he was able to come in and get gifts for his two beautiful children.”
“This is what the holiday season is all about. I want to thank the Fort Lee community, area businesses and local residents, and the military who have come together to make sure we can spread this holiday cheer and to remember those folks who may have unexpected challenges that come along. The community is here for our military children. This is what makes Virginia so unique – what you see here today at the Holiday Helper.”
| Date Taken: | 12.16.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 12.16.2015 16:58 |
| Story ID: | 184714 |
| Location: | FORT LEE, VA, US |
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