“Mission BBQ is the story of a couple of friends who enjoyed barbecue, but more importantly, love for the country, and sought to build anything that meant anything,” Kraus said.

“And so we opened our first on September 11, 2011, to serve, honor and thank our American heroes. “

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Kraus said her organization “supports glorious organizations” in the United States, such as honor flight network, and is “eternally grateful” for all they do.

To show their gratitude, his organization presented a check for $533,462 to Honor Flight Network as part of the ongoing devotion of Mission BBQ and U. S. Army heroes. USA

Cash raised through the sale of Mission BBQ’s American Heroes Cup said Saturday morning.

Honor Flight Network, said Matt Shuman, chairman and chairman of the board, “since [its founding in] 2005, it has transported just over 250,000 veterans to Washington, D. C. , to the monuments erected in their honor. “

“It’s a humiliating experience,” he added.

Honor Flight Network has more than 130 centers, and veterans come from all over the country to D. C memorials, he also said.

The organization is “incredibly grateful to its friends at BBQ Mission,” he said, so it can serve more American veterans.

They still have 50,000 veterans on the waiting list to do this and stop at memorials, he said.

Now they will use the generous donation to make this happen for those waiting for a trip.

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Last year, at this time, the other people at Mission BBQ donated more than a million dollars to the USO.

“May God continue to bless our U. S. Army heroes and their families. “

“We’re taking a step forward, we’re giving back Array. . . to our country in a safe way,” Bill Kraus said last year on “Fox. “

Armed Forces Day, a holiday since 1950, honors men who serve in all six branches of the U. S. military. USA

Last year, in an article published through Fox News, Newt Gingrich and Callista Gingrich noted about Armed Forces Day: “The security of our freedom, our democracy, and our homeland is made imaginable through the selfless courage, patriotism, and sacrifice of American heroes in the United States Armed Forces. “

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They added, “We invite you to sign up to thank the members of our U. S. military. May God continue to bless our U. S. Army heroes and their families. “

Maureen Mackey is a lifestyle editor for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent on Twitter to @maurmack.