Hometown Hero Unveiled

Behind the Artwork

Hometown Hero at special unveiling event held June 12, 2015

A special unveiling ceremony was held on June 12, 2015 to honor local fallen hero, Army Spc Eric T. Burri, and to help raise funds for the Hometown Hero exhibit which will be featured at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel during ArtPrize 7 from September 23 to October 11. Over 100 people attended the event while enjoying a spaghetti dinner, hearing Eric’s story, meeting family and friends, and seeing the work unveiled.

Eric Burri's parents react to the unveiling of Hometown Hero featuring their hero son Blue Star Moms volunteers with Eric Burri's parents pose with concept art for Hometown Hero at the unveiling event on June 12, 2015 A spaghetti dinner was part of the special unveiling ceremony to help raise funds for Hometown Hero

Special Thanks to All the Volunteers

  • Knights of Columbus 3492
  • Ottawa-North Kent Blue Star Mothers 194
  • South Kent Blue Star Mothers
  • Patriot Guard Riders

As one visitor to the event put it:

Signing the name of your fallen loved one helps bring closure.