Briar Rose Winery Releases WE REMEMBER Wine

An Honorary Tribute To America's Veterans

WE REMEMBER

Briar Rose Owner and Winemaker Les Linkogle wanted to do something special to honor the men and woman who help defend our country. Les himself is a Vietnam Veteran. As Les knew he wanted to create something special to honor our great soldiers, one night while he was sleeping, the idea of an "American Medal of Hope" came to him.

Immediately Les sat down and created on paper "The American Medal of Hope."  This medal consists of a Coat of Arms with an American Eagle and an American Flag all together. As Les is a winemaker, he wanted to create a wine with The American Medal of Hope on the label that would help raise money for the Veterans.  It took Les over 7 months to get this label approved. It required Special Approval from the US Government.

Les's vision is now a reality.  A percentage of the "gross" proceeds from "We Remember" wine goes to the Veterans Research Corporation . These proceeds will fund world class medical research for veterans of all generations.  Medical research is vital in addressing the wounds of war, seen and unseen.

The "Medal of Hope" from the "We Remember" label is currently being hand crafted. This prestigious medal will be awarded yearly to remarkable individuals who make great strides to help our Veterans and what they have accomplished.

Les's mission does not end here. His quest to help the Veterans' continues as Les also wrote the inspiring words to his song "We Remember". Music for "We Remember" is being co-written by jazz singer songwriter Sherry Williams and musical director and arranger John Rodby.