Eighteen Wounded Warrior service members and their families gathered on Padre Island this weekend for the 11th annual Beach Bash for Wounded Warriors, a free retreat that participants say provides more than just a vacation.
Richard Fernandez, who served 23 years in the Navy, traveled from the Austin area to participate in the event with his family.
“I said the only thing we have to pay for is gas, we can handle that. And that was wonderful. Everything is tight right now so it’s a good thing to getaway for the weekend, spend time with family, and enjoy ourselves,” Fernandez said.
The all-expense-paid weekend at Surfside Condos includes meals, lodging and activities for entire families. Over the past 12 years, 185 service members and their families have participated in the event…