Military appreciation night held to honor families

FALLBROOK – Recently the Fallbrook Republican Women hosted an emotion-packed event to honor local military personnel and their families. Marine veteran Lance Weir and his canine companion, Satine, were very impressive. He told the large audience how important she is to him; for example, when he drops things, especially his cell phone, she picks them up for him. Weir is currently on the staff of Canine Companions. (www.CCI.org/southwest)

Shirley Fender, director of Pray and Play, has done tremendous things to help the young wives of local heroes while they are off to war. Many times the y...