CHARLOTTE, N.C. — While America’s veterans all have different stories, all of them are heroes.
"I served from 2002 through 2009," Anthony Pruitt, a veteran, said.
"I joined the National Guard in 1996," John Gallina, a veteran and nonprofit Purple Heart Homes CEO, said.
The nonprofit celebrated unity, giving veterans a free concert to show appreciation through music and raise donations to fill in the gaps for their needs.
Their goal is to support safe and barrier-free housing including adding ramps or ADA-accessible bathrooms for those who are disabled or aged.
"Purple Heart Homes came and made my house more accessible," said Scott Burns, another veteran. "I realized they didn’t just come and help me but they took a lot off my wife and daughter," Burns said.
Purple Heart Homes are also working to bring relief to many more families, but right now they’re giving another valuable resource -- time.
"It's really important to bring communities together and celebrate them showing future generations they are not going to be forgotten," said Gallina. "We need to talk with them get to know them hear their stories," Gallina said.
People like Pruitt said the friendly reminder some say goes a long way.
"We really need that just support each other no matter what walks of life, once a part of a team you crave that team," Pruitt said.