WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — An injured warrior will receive a ceremonial key to a new home during Friday night’s Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton concert as part of the Greenbrier Classic Concert Series.
Former U.S. Army and U.S. Navy Major Andrew Arola will be recognized on stage for his service and given a mortgage free home from the Military Warriors Support Foundation.
“I feel like I’m living a dream and that I’m going to wake up at some point. It’s amazing,” Arola said during an appearance Friday on MetroNews Talkline.
He was injured in the Middle East during one of his several tours of duty. He received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
MWSF has given away more than 650 mortgage free homes to veterans. The program also mentor the vets to help them take care of the structure. Stars like Lambert, Shelton and others have shown their support for the program.
The PGA Tour also supports the program under its Birdies for the Brave program.
Lambert and Shelton will perform at the state fairgrounds in Greenbrier County beginning at 8 p.m.