Plainfield Event Aims To Save Lives In Honor Of Veteran

PLAINFIELD, IL — Five years after the death of CPL Brandon Meyers, his family continues their work to help other veterans who may be suffering from PTSD. All are invited to celebrate the marine veteran's life while also helping to raise money through the non-profit Bubba's Dogs For Warriors to provide service dogs to veterans living with PTSD during the 5th Annual CPL Brandon Meyers Memorial Car Show 2018 Fundraiser For Veterans. Mom Wendy Meyers and others involved are working to provide servicemen and women with therapy dogs in the hopes of saving lives.

This year's event will take place at a new location - in Plainfield - at Craft'd, 16031 South Lincoln Highway, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, July 8.

Meyers told Patch she was excited about the event's new location as it's where her son grew up, so it's home.

Patch reported Brandon Meyers — known to family and friends as "Bubba," was just 25 years old when he took his own life on June 28, 2013. A 2016 analysis from the Department of Veterans Affairs estimated that 20 veterans commit suicide each day in the United States — and other estimates put the number even higher, according to Bubba's Dog's For Warriors.

A GoFundMe campaign launched in Brandon's memory was created in 2014 and has raised thousands of dollars to date.

Car show

Bring your treasured car, truck or motorcycle and show it off during the 5th Annual CPL Brandon Meyers Memorial Car Show.

Area residents are invited to attend, and there is a registration fee of $20, or $15 if you've served in the armed forces. There isn't a fee for spectators.

More than 20 awards will be given out based on judging. There will also be raffle prizes and silent auction items.

More: The CPL Brandon Meyers Memorial Car Show 2018 Fundraiser For Veterans Facebook page

Image via Wendy Meyers