Military salute outgrows venue, finds new home at Second Baptist

Military salute outgrows venue, finds new home at Second Baptist

By RUSTY GRAHAM
The Examiner
Barbara Hayley was sitting in the Worship Center at Second Baptist Church on Easter Sunday when divine inspiration struck.

Looking around the modern, cavernous, high-tech sanctuary, she knew she’d found a home for Operation Military Salute, an outgrowth from the Houston West Chamber of Commerce’s annual recognition of the military and veterans.

“I looked up and thought ‘I wonder if the church would let us have it here’,” said Hayley.

Not only did it agree, Hayley said, the church is lending all its resources to the Nov. 4 event.

She hopes to fill the 4,200-seat capacity Worship Center with active-duty military and veterans, their families, Patriot Riders and community.

A joint event between the Houston West chamber and the PTSD Foundation of America, Operation Military Salute will, obviously, salute the military and veterans, but also raise money for the PTSD Foundation, and raise awareness of military members and the sacrifices they and their families make, Hayley said.
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