The Hero Behind APK Charities
Helen Pedersen-Keiser and Bob Keiser talk about the death of their son, Special Forces Captain Andrew Pedersen-Keel and how his death in Afghanistan led them to start APK Charities.
Gatlinburg, TN
April 20, 2024
Now open!
Throughout the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the US Military’s contingent of Special Forces has played a significant and critical role, often under the most dangerous of circumstances. Over the years, Special Forces soldiers and their families have made enormous sacrifices for their country and Connecticut’s military families have not been spared this sacrifice. On March 11, 2013, Connecticut native Capt. Andrew Pedersen-Keel was killed in action in Eastern Afghanistan while serving as the commander of his special forces detachment. He was 28 years old.
Will introduces information about TBI and PTSD.
Will discusses his experience with TBI.
Will discusses his experience with PTSD.
If you or a loved one are a Veteran in crisis, please contact the Veterans Crisis Line. Dial 988, then press 1.
An interview with Helen and Bob
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Rick & Cyndi Dreyfus
Eastern Painting Enterprises
The Hally Family
The Galla Family
Pedersen North
Michael Brauer
The Keiser Family
The Dowd Family
Daniel & Judith Miglio
The Egan Family
The Piccione Family
Cedros Bananas - Mascari Bros
Classic Roofing
The Burford Family
The Bechtold Family
The Coffey & Buccieri Families
The Wolleben Family
Nutmeg State Blue Star Mothers CT5
Matthew DeVivo
Cohen’s Bagel
Jo Montgomery Copywriting
The Niedziela Family
Lara Lanieri
The Crowley Family
River Valley Periodontics & Implant Dentistry
Michael Mancino
The First Church of Christ Congregational
The McNutt Family
Bishop’s Orchards
Jason Paine
Fazio Shoe Repair & Retail
William Fusco
Swan Funeral Homes
J & J Autoworks Ltd
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