On this week’s episode of the Maine Veterans Spotlight, Chris Chapman, Program Manager for Wreaths Across America Radio, sits in for Jeff Pierce. Chris shares his coverage of the 2026 AMVETS National Convention. We feature Sandy Vorhees, the 2026-2027 AMVETS National Commander, Dana Dillon, Incoming District 1 National Commander (New England and New York), Shawn Miller, AMVETS member, Air Force Veteran and member of the Civil Air Patrol, and we round out the show with Jan Brown, past AMVETS National Commander
This week’s host, Shawn Moody, speaks to Kevin Fitzpatrick, phoning in from the roof of Patriot Subaru in Saco, who’s raising money for STRIVE. To donate to STRIVE, you can go here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/kevinontheroof2026/
This week’s host Shawn Moody welcomes Kathryn Ward and Bruce Hepler from the Steve Ward 9/11 Memorial 5k Run in Gorham. Kathryn’s Brother, Steve, passed in 9/11 attacks on the Twin Towers. You can learn more at www.running4free.com/event/9-11-memorial-5k-runwalk-and-kids-fun-run/
39-year-old Joshua Brydon of Woodland was arrested in October of 2024 after allegedly using a stockpile of fireworks and other explosive devices to injure and intimidate four people, as well as damage their property
Ceremonies to remember the lives lost on 9/11 took place across Maine on Friday, which marked 25 years since the attacks that shaped the nation's history.
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.
