This Saturday, Lima and surrounding areas have a unique opportunity to support those who fought for our freedoms that now need our help. "Hollywood in the Heartland" is an event to support and bring awareness to the increasing number of suicidal and homeless veterans. Actor and singer Robert Davi made a stop at our studios on Thursday to promote the event. He says something needs to be done to help veterans get back into civilian life. His father served in the navy during World War II and returned home with PTSD but back then they didn't know what that was. Davi says "Hollywood in the Heartland" will pay tribute to all who have served.
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Hollywood in the Heartland is more than a show; it’s a chance to show local veterans that they are not forgotten. The proceeds from the event will help fund programs that will assist veterans who are homeless or are dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and may be in a dark place. The performers are not just lending their star power to the cause, they believe in it. Robert Davi is best known for his work as an actor in TV and in Films. But he will be showing off another side, his singing ability, as he croons some classic from the Great American Song Book. The son and grandson of veterans, Davi know more can be done to help those men and women who served.
On September 21, 2019, there will be a night of Frank Sinatra songs, comedy, and inspirational stories, all to benefit veterans who are battling depression and homelessness. "Hollywood in the Heartland" will feature actor and singer Robert Davi, comedian Michael Loftis, and others during a one night only performance at the Veteran's Civic Center.
We need to do more than just a simple thank you when it comes to supporting our veterans. That's coming from Lima resident Al Han who's on the advisory board of Honoring American Veterans, a non-profit organization supporting suicidal and homeless veterans right here in Lima Allen County and across the nation. Nationally, 22 veterans are taking their own lives each day and 58,000 are homeless, that's according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Han says we need to support those who fought for us.