Guns for Great Causes

Charlie Daniels and Anthony Imperato Greeting Veterans

Henry Repeating Arms $100,000 check to The Journey Home Project

Anthony Imperato singing back-up during The Devil Went Down to Georgia

As lead sponsor our company donated $200,000 to The Journey Home Project, the non-profit organization co-founded by Charlie Daniels and his long-time manager David Corlew. TJHP connects donors with the veterans’ organizations that do the most good in meeting the health care, education and career needs of military servicemen and women and their families.  The check reads $100,000 but Anthony was so moved during the concert he decided to make Charlie an offer he couldn’t refuse – he would double the amount if Charlie let him sing with him – which he graciously agreed to.

The sold-out crowd at the Bridgestone Arena was brought to a standing ovation when the Veterans were brought onstage. You can watch the presentation above.

The honorees were:
Jack ten Napel, a 95-year-old WW2 Veteran who served in the USMC. Mr. ten Napel survived the bombing of Pearl Harbor and went on to serve on every island in the Pacific. Out of his original outfit of about 400 men, he is one of eight who survived until the end of the war.
Scott Schroeder, a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient was recognized for serving in the U.S. Army for 26 years. During his final tour in Afghanistan in 2010 Mr. Schroeder lost both legs when his vehicle ran over a pressure plate and was blown up.
Sam Schoenheit, a USMC Staff Sergeant was honored for his bravery after being shot in the head during an ambush and later suffering a stroke. Mr. Schoenheit spent the last seven years accomplishing his goals of regaining his speech, ability to walk, expression, and a college degree.
Ryan Weaver, a Chief Warrant Officer 3 in the United States Army was recognized for his courage during his deployment in Iraq as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot and for his continued commitment to the military upon his return from combat by training the next generation of Army aviators and officers at Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Scott Brown, an Operation Iraqi Freedom Combat Veteran of the USMC who served with Chris Kyle and co-founded the Chris Kyle Memorial Benefit & Auction was presented with a Henry Military Service Tribute rifle on the Henry Rifles Stage in the outdoor plaza during the free show for concert-goers and bystanders.