Building Serenity

Statement

I would like to commend Arleene Gibson for her tremendous vision for the Horses Healing Heroes Project (H3). Groups from the community showed up with their tools and their energy and together they built cabins to house U.S. military veterans as they benefit from Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy. This is America at its finest. Americans don't wait for government handouts -- they see a need and they act. Kudos to the owners and employees of local businesses and organizations such as Triumph Aerospace Systems, Keysight Technologies, Community Transit and the YMCA for giving up their time to do something for the men and women that have sacrificed so much for our country.As a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, I have a deep affinity with our military heroes who suffer from injuries and PTSD. As a horse owner and rider, I know the healing power of these magnificent animals.

Thank you Arleene Gibson, the community of Monroe and the horses that provide healing serenity for our heroes.

Robert J. Sutherland, candidate for US Congress in Washington's 1st District

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