NONPROFIT
Like Special Forces soldiers and their families all across the United States, Connecticut military families have made- and continue to make- enormous sacrifices for the safety and well being of their country. Among those who have made the ultimate sacrifice is Connecticut native Capt. Andrew Pedersen Keel, who on March 11, 2013, was killed in action in Afghanistan, while serving as the commander of his Special Forces detachment. Capt. Pedersen Keel’s parents, Bob and Helen Pedersen-Keiser, created the APK Charities Corporation and the APK 5K/5K Ruck Walk/March to honor and remember their son’s ultimate sacrifice. APK Charities seeks to raise awareness and support for our country’s active, retired, wounded and fallen warriors and their families, and to provide financial aid and material assistance to charitable organizations and causes.
For more information visit: www.APKcharities.org
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West Hartford Funeral Homes and WTNH
Embracing traditional values and accompanying families as they say goodbye to loved ones is the hallmark of West Hartford’s three independent and locally owned funeral homes. Each offers years of care, compassion and years of experience in honoring the lives of the people they serve and comforting families of all faiths traditions and backgrounds.
Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, located in the Elmwood section of West Hartford, embraces traditional values, diversity and innovation in honoring the spirit and life of each person they serve. They offer complete ethical care and genuine compassion so that families can focus on comforting each other as they prepare to say goodbye to someone dear to them.
For more information visit: Sheehanhilbornbreen.com
Molloy Funeral home is an independent, locally-owned, family-operated service, dedicated to ensuring families of all faiths, traditions, and backgrounds are able to remember their loved ones in a way that is tasteful and comforting to them. With more than 100 years of experience, Molloy Funeral Home stands ready to serve their community when they need it most.
For more information: Molloyfuneralhome.com
For more than 100 years, the Jewish community of West Hartford and the surrounding area has trusted Hebrew Funeral Association Inc. with providing traditional Jewish funeral services for their friends and loved ones. They take care of all arrangements and preparations while accompanying mourners through this difficult time, accompanying families in their time of need.
For information visit: Hebrewfuneral.com
For more than 70 years, News 8 has been Connecticut’s News Leader. WTNH
News 8 continues to set the standard for news coverage excellence in Connecticut. News 8 provides news, weather and information around the clock through its television newscasts, WTNH.com website and through its digital and mobile platforms. News tips can be sent to News 8 at reportit@wtnh.com.