Veterans Help Group Sponsors “An Evening of Honor” in Atlanta

At Veterans Help Group, our mission is simple: to stand with those who’ve stood for us. That’s why we were proud to join Truist as lead sponsors of An Evening of Honor, an inspiring, private event held in Atlanta and hosted by the National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership.

A Night to Remember

This intimate evening brought together civic and business leaders to celebrate the extraordinary service of two true American heroes, Edward C. Byers, Jr., US Navy (Ret.), and Leroy A. Petry, US Army (Ret.). Both men are Medal of Honor recipients, recognized for their acts of bravery during the War on Terrorism in Afghanistan. With only 61 living recipients of this prestigious award, hearing directly from two of them was a rare and powerful experience.

Real Stories. Real Leadership.

The highlight of the night was when these veterans shared their experiences, stories of courage, sacrifice, and what it truly means to lead. These stories weren’t just about combat. They were about making hard decisions, standing up for what’s right, and leading with purpose, lessons that resonate in boardrooms, classrooms, and communities alike.

“The battlefield teaches you about yourself, about fear, about responsibility, about what it means to lead when lives are on the line.”
– Leroy A. Petry, Medal of Honor Recipient

Veterans Help Group’s Shared Mission

At Veterans Help Group, we understand that leadership rooted in integrity and service has the power to transform lives. That’s why we were honored to support this event alongside Truist.

An Evening of Honor is part of the National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership’s larger mission: to equip leaders of all ages with the tools to lead with character. Through fellowships, on-site training, and a growing digital platform, they’re helping to instill the values of our nation’s heroes into the next generation.

The team at Veterans Help Group is honored to help spotlight the stories of those who define service at its highest level, and we’ll continue to advocate for the values they represent.