WOW!! The first Bloomington Veterans Memorial Brewery Bash at 9milebrewing was incredible. Our hearts are full (and then some) with the amazing support we received from the community. Thank you to everyone who came and purchased auction items, raffle tickets, played the wine toss and spent time learning about the Memorial project!
Great attendance, generous donors, talented musicians, great beer and food truck, awesome media coverage, best group of volunteers around and so much more.
Special thanks to Bob Countryman and his team at 9 Mile Brewing. This event was possible because they said yes! Kate and Brian and the Veteran Staff Group at Donaldson Company. Our musicians: Tim Mahoney Music, Riddle Brothers, and Pocket Full of Soup for giving their time and being so flexible with the schedule. Other special guests, Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse, Jenna Carter for Bloomington City Council, Media Reps from KSTP-TV, Fox 9, KARE 11 and WCCO-TV, the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders, Rollie from Congressman Dean Phillips Office, Les Fordahl and his combat art demo, Bloomington Police Department and K9 Unit, the Folks from The Brick Oven Bus and Operation: 23 to Zero, and Brad and the team at MinnesotaStar Live for the livestream coverage.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU to everyone involved!! Now, let’s spread the word and get this beautiful memorial built for our beloved veterans!