Veterans & Military

Honoring Veterans: Thomas J. Henry Supports VFW Service and Community

About the Project

Thomas J. Henry has long demonstrated deep respect and appreciation for our veterans—especially through strategic support of local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Posts. His sponsorship of community events and veteran-centered initiatives underlines a commitment to those who’ve served.

Major Sponsorship of VFW’s 10th Street River Festival

Support for VFW Post 2397’s Veteran Events

Strengthening Resources and Celebration for Veteran Communities

Who We Helped

Thomas J. Henry’s sponsorships provided tangible benefits to both veterans and their communities:

VFW Post 76 (San Antonio) – As a major sponsor of the VFW’s annual 10th Street River Festival, Henry helped fund critical programs supporting veterans and their families through one of the post’s biggest fundraising events.
VFW Post 2397 (Corpus Christi) – Provided ongoing sponsorship support for their Vietnam Veterans’ Day luncheon, ensuring veterans were honored with meaningful recognition and community appreciation.

Our Goal

To celebrate and honor veterans through community events that foster connection, remembrance, and support.
To bolster local VFW Posts’ ability to serve veterans, including programs, aid, and fellowship.
To reinforce that veterans remain valued members of society, deserving of public gratitude and recognition year-round.

Thomas J. Henry’s support ensured veterans’ voices and stories remained visible—and celebrated—in their communities.

Event Highlights

VFW Post 76 – 10th Street River Festival
- Served as the major sponsor for this free three-day Fiesta musical event, featuring top Tejano bands and food booths. The festival draws approximately 18,000 attendees annually, making it a cornerstone fundraiser for veteran programming through VFW Post 76.
VFW Post 2397 – Vietnam Veterans’ Day Luncheon
- Continued annual sponsorship of this meaningful event, focused on honoring Vietnam-era veterans and bringing the community together in recognition and commemoration.

Making a Difference

Through these targeted contributions, Thomas J. Henry helped achieve:

Expanded reach of veteran support services via high-profile, community-led events
Strengthened funding capacity for VFW Posts to carry out veteran assistance and outreach
Enhanced community awareness, encouraging public recognition and appreciation of veterans’ sacrifices

Thomas J. Henry’s support of VFW Posts—through major event sponsorship and veteran recognition—honors service and builds stronger communities that remember and uplift those who gave so much.