At the 2019 Walk for the Wounded on Sept. 28, Lieutenant Colonel Shoshannah B. Lane described the support that Operation First Response offered to her brother, who suffered from a traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder after serving. Lieutenant Colonel Lane, who has received the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, the Combat Action Badge, Senior Aviator Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Air Assault Badge, credits Operation First Response with helping her brother make the difficult transition back to civilian life.
Supporters also heard from National Gold Star Mother Susan Price, whose son, United States Marine Sergeant Aaron Michael Kenefick, was ambushed and killed in Ganjal, Afghanistan in 2009.Her determination to stand up for her son and other fallen soldiers has led to a reputation as a passionate veterans’ advocate, as well as appearances on national media programs and veteran-oriented events such as the Walk for the Wounded.“We’re grateful to the generous sponsors, volunteers, and participants who contributed to the success of this year’s Walk,” said Ciliberto. “We’re also thankful to Lieutenant Colonel Lane and Susan Price, whose moving words reminded all of us why it’s so important to support the incredible work of Operation First Response.”
