Wednesday, July 18th @ 10:30 am,
Kansas Castings of Belle Plaine, Kansas was
awarded the "Above and Beyond" award by Major General Bunting
of the Kansas National Guard. Major General Bunting had Jerrod
Hays present the award to his employer. This award was in
recognition of the company's support for their employee and
Kansas National Guardsman, Jerrod Hays. Jerrod
was injured in
Iraq earlier this year. Jerrod attended and was honored by
Major General Bunting, CSM Rodina and several other high
ranking officers who landed in a Black Hawk helicopter at
Kansas Castings.
Kansas
Castings and the employees saw that Jerrod Hays and his family
were taken care of while he was serving overseas and after his
injury.
Many community members, VFW, and American Legion members
were present. There were about 30 motorcycles that came in a
procession. American Legion Department Commander, Dan Roberson
was present for the ceremony. The American Legion Riders of
Kansas presented Jerrod Hayes with a proper homecoming. Bruce
Country Branson, Director of Post 68 presented Jerrod with a
special coin, Steve MacDaddy McDonald of Post 136 presented
him with an ALR coin, Jerry Jarhead Allen of Post 136
presented a Patriot Guard patch, and Cregg Bronco6 Hansen
presented Jerrod with a Certificate of Appreciation from the
Legion Riders. There were many ALR Chapters represented.
Again, thank you Kansas Castings for what you do, and
Jerrod Hays, you are a hero to us.
Greg "EBay" Hansen
Kansas American Legion Rider Area Director
Kansas ALR Director Post 406 Andover
Kansas Patriot Guard Co-Captain
cell phone 316-461-8350