Myrtle Beach's Sands Resorts and American Veterans Traveling Tribute Proudly Recognize Soldiers

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- A Fort Bragg soldier back from Afghanistan has received a Harley Davidson Sportster during an Appreciation Ceremony in Hall of Heroes at the Rawcliffe Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  The donation was made by Lee Rawcliffe, owner of Sands Resorts and Don Allen, CEO of American Veterans Traveling Tribute.  A second soldier will be receiving a Sportster in the fall.

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The recipients were randomly selected with assistance from Operation Gratitude, a non-profit organization that assembles and delivers care packages to Service members deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan.  The winners are US Army Staff Sgt. William Fullerton, a squad leader from 82nd Division Special Troops Battalion and US Army Sgt. Michael Herne, an infantryman with 82nd Airborne Division.

During the ceremony, Staff Sgt. Fullerton graciously accepted his gift as family, friends, and military supporters applauded efforts of all servicemen.  There was a luncheon and greeting time afterwards.  A similar event is planned for Sgt. Herne in the coming weeks.

"Our purpose is to show continuous support for Americans who protect our country," said Lee Rawcliffe.  "Our plans include more future recognitions to these courageous Americans."  In 2009, Sands Resorts dedicated Hall of Heroes as a tribute to American Heroes.  Since then, there have been ongoing projects to recognize both Wounded Warriors and VFWs.

About Sands Resorts

Sands Resorts in Myrtle Beach, SC has been a leading provider of beach and golf vacations for over 35 years.  Their collection of seven oceanfront resorts with 1600 guest accommodations are convenient to golf, dining, shopping, entertainment and attractions.

The resorts highlight 28,000 square feet of meeting space, a waterpark, popular oceanfront restaurants and lounges, two spas, health clubs, indoor/outdoor pools, lazy rivers, and kid's programs.  Sands Resorts is home to nationally known Ocean Annie's Beach Bar and Mango's on the Beach.  It is also the site for Hall of Heroes.

More information is available at www.sandsresorts.com or by calling (877) 322-3224.

About American Veterans Traveling Tribute

AVTT is a veteran-owned project traveling the USA to provide a forum for communities to HONOR-RESPECT-REMEMBER those who have sacrificed their lives for our country's freedom.  AVTT honors Veterans and those currently serving and is funded through sponsorship fees, donations, and sale of merchandise at events.  Donations to support AVTT's mission are through The Traveling Wall Foundation.

More information is available at www.avtt.org or by contacting Don Allen at [email protected].

SOURCE Sands Resorts

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