Cincinnati Commemorates Sept. 11 with USO Tribute Event to Thank Troops

It’s a day no American will ever forget; Sept. 11, 2001. While it marks the anniversary of a terrible tragedy, it also serves as a reminder that our freedoms must be defended.

This Sept. 11, the Cincinnati USO fundraising committee invites you to commemorate the day by honoring members of our military for their service and sacrifice. The USO Tribute Cincinnati event includes a patriotic tribute and an opportunity to personally thank recently injured military heroes and veterans.

Respected local veterans Robert Lindner, one of the founders of United Dairy Farmers Inc., and Richard Farmer, founder and chairman of the board at Cintas Corporation, will serve as honorary veterans at the event. Farmer served in the U.S. Marine Corps and Lindner served in the US Army Air Corp in Saipan and Guam.

“We are humbled by the sacrifices members of our military make for our freedom,” said Karen Cassidy, chair of the Cincinnati USO fundraising committee. “Our event will give attendees the opportunity to personally thank our troops, past and present, for their service, all while raising money for an important cause.”

Proceeds from the event go to USO of Metropolitan Washington for programs benefiting wounded warriors and their supportive families at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the National Naval Medical Center.

New Name, Date, Location; Same Great Event
The USO Tribute Cincinnati, formerly the USO Riverfest Fireworks Gala, continues to serve as an opportunity to honor military heroes, and recognize the outstanding contributions Cincinnati has made in raising more than $2.3 million for the USO Metro Washington programs over the past seven years.

This year’s USO Tribute Cincinnati will be held on Saturday, September 11, at the Cintas Center. With a new date and venue, the USO Tribute Cincinnati promises to be an exciting evening that includes entertainment and dinner. Complimentary valet parking will be available.

The Gregory family and the Montgomery Inn remain an important part of the event; this year guests will enjoy delicious appetizers courtesy Montgomery Inn.

Members of the community are encouraged to buy a ticket for a veteran, who will be honored in a special way at the event.

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