The Official Statement

FreedomSystem.org announced its annual event, ‘Remember: Honoring the Legacy of Veterans, Past and Future,’ scheduled to take place on May 18, 2024, at the Northern Indiana Event Center, 21565 Executive Parkway, Elkhart. Moreover, FreedomSystem holds deep honor in featuring Retired Army Captain Chad Fleming as this year’s keynote speaker.

Who is Chad Fleming?

Captain Chad Fleming, a highly decorated war hero, undertook five deployments after becoming an amputee. He is one of the few who have been able to redeploy into combat as an amputee. He retired from active duty after serving with distinction and receiving numerous awards and decorations, including the Meritorious Service Medal, two Bronze Star Medals with Valor, and three Purple Hearts.

Thus, FreedomSystem feels honored to be able to host Captain Chad Fleming on this remarkable night.

What is Remember?

Moreover, this is FreedomSystem’s fifth annual event to bring awareness to its military veteran programs. This year’s event aims to raise proceeds benefiting FreedomSystem’s programs for veterans and their families.

The evening’s program will feature dinner, music by Sam Brown, a live and silent auction, and a raffle of two firearms! The event will be emceed by 95.3 MNC’s Casey Hendrickson and The Paper’s Lauren Zeugner; additionally, FreedomSystem’s own Kenny Holmes will give a welcoming speech.

When and Where Can I Get Tickets to See CPT Chad Fleming?

The pricing for tickets is $60 per person, $100 per couple, or $350 per table of 8. However, tickets will be available in March 2024, watch for our announcement detailing when and where to make your purchase.

Underwriting and Sponsorships Are Available

Sponsorships for the evening are available at various levels ranging from $750 to $2,000; additionally underwriting opportunities are available too.

The deadline for reserving a sponsorship is Feb. 28, 2024. After this date, we will not accept any further sponsorships. For more information, contact Sarah Holmes at sarah@freedomsystem.org.

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There’s still time to purchase tickets for “Remember… A Community Event to Benefit Local Veterans” will be held Saturday, May 20. The deadline to purchase tickets online will be Monday, May 15. A minimal number of tickets will be available at the door. The event will be held at 5 p.m. at the Goshen VFW Post No. 985, 1201 W. Pike St., Goshen.

This is FreedomSystem’s fifth annual event to bring awareness of military veteran programs in the area. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit a building fund for a permanent home for FreedomSystem.Org’s programs. Titled “Remember” because the event date falls on or near D-Day Weekend, and how we should never forget our veteran’s past and present.

The evening will include dinner with music provided by Sam Brown. This year’s keynote speaker will be Casey Hendrickson, best known as Michiana’s News Talk Radio Show Host and US Army veteran.

At 8 p.m., there will be general admission for the auctions. On the auction block will be many items people will want and use: a mountain bike, a quilt, signage, and more…

Once again, there will be drawings for two firearms, a Smith & Wesson MP Shield E-Z 9 mm performance center enhanced weapon and a KelTec 12 gauge. 

Winners will be sent to an FFL dealer working with FreedomSystem.Org to pick up their firearms.

Tickets are $30 per person, $50 per couple, or $200 for a table of 8. Tickets may be purchased by visiting https://freedomsystem.org/remember

Sponsors for the event include local radio station 95.3 and the Community Foundation of Elkhart County. Other sponsorships are available; contact Sarah at sarah@freedomsystem.org for more information.

For more information, contact Lauren Zeugner, FSO media director, at laurenzeugner@gmail.com or (574) 536-6434.

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Effective March 12, the Fort Wayne VA Campus will have a single point of entry to the campus. As part of this process, everyone who enters the Fort Wayne campus will be pre-screened. All Veterans and staff will enter the parking lot off Lake Ave. to be screened for COVID-19 symptoms. Those positive for symptoms will be directed to the Emergency Room for a higher level of screening. We strongly encourage Veterans to limit family members accompanying them to their appointments to immediate caregivers only.

This may lengthen entry times, so patients are advised to allow for that when arriving for their appointments.

The screening consists of three questions:

1. Do you have a fever or worsening cough or shortness of breath or flu-like symptoms?
2. Have you or a close contact traveled to an area with widespread or sustained community transmission of COVID-19 within 14 days of symptom onset?
3. Have you been in close contact with someone, including health care workers, confirmed to have COVID-19?

Per CDC guidance and VA protocols, individuals known to be at risk for a COVID-19 infection are immediately isolated to prevent potential spread to others. We ask if you are having the symptoms of COVID, you call the Health Care System at prior to coming so appropriate arrangements can be made.

Veterans and staff are encouraged to take everyday preventive actions to avoid being exposed to the virus:  

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Stay home if you are sick or becoming sick.
• Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
• If you have symptoms or have been exposed to someone with symptoms, call the VA before going to the facility.

For more information about the Coronavirus, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

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