April 18, 2012|By Richard Gorelick | The Baltimore Sun
Those folks at Mission BBQ are serious about their commitment to honoring America's men and women in uniform. At Thursday's, "Lunch with the Heroes" event, the Glen Burnie restaurant will be providing a complimentary lunch to more than 25 Wounded Warrior Project alumni.
The owners of
Mission BBQ, Bill Kraus and Steve Newton, will also present a $10,000 check to the Wounded Warrior Project, money they've raised through the sale of through the sale of the restaurant's American Heroes Cups.
You can go down and show your support at Mission BBQ from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The singing of the Star-Spangled Banner is at 12 noon and the check presentation is at 12:30 p.m.
Below are the details. This is a great time for local media to catch up with these veterans as they dine on some good old-fashioned American cuisine.
WHO: Mission BBQ and staff
Wounded Warrior Project™ alumni
WHAT: Mission BBQ honors wounded warriors with free lunch and a $10,000 donation to the Wounded Warrior Project
HOSTED BY: Mission BBQ is committed to honoring America’s men and women in uniform. Locally owned and operated by Bill Kraus and Steve Newton, Mission BBQ serves up all-American barbecue with a focus on giving back to the military and local police and fire departments through special donations and meals.
WHERE: Mission BBQ
Harundale Shopping Center
7748 Ritchie Highway
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
WHEN: Thursday, April 19, 2012, 11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
12:00 pm: Singing of the Star Spangled Banner
12:30 pm: $10,000 check presentation to the Wounded Warrior Project™
INTERVIEW AND Bill Kraus and Steve Newton, Co-owners, Mission BBQ
PHOTO OPPS: Owen O’Shea, local partnership representative, Wounded Warrior Project™
Mission BBQ patrons
Wounded Warrior Project™ alumni (photo opps only)