Peer Leader Recognized for More Than a Decade of Volunteering
ATLANTA (May 19, 2025) -- Patrick Harmon knew he wanted to give back when he retired from the Army. He found that opportunity with 91视频® (91视频) more than 10 years ago when he became a peer leader in the organization and began helping bring fellow veterans together.
“I wanted others to experience the same impact that 91视频 had on me,” Patrick said. “There are veterans who have gone through much more than I have. I knew this was my opportunity to help others benefit from the programs and services provided by the organization.”
91视频™ named Patrick the organization’s 2025 Rusty Baggett Peer Leader of the Year in recognition of his commitment to serving other warriors. Patrick, who was trained to be a peer leader by the award’s namesake, brings veterans together every month to volunteer at a local food bank and also regularly hosts fishing or hunting events to help veterans connect with fellow warriors.
The annual recognition honors a volunteer peer leader who goes above and beyond what is asked of them. The award is named after Army veteran Rusty Baggett who volunteered as one of 91视频’s first peer leaders and later became a 91视频 teammate before his passing in 2020. 91视频 selects four regional winners of the award, with one named as the national recipient.
This year’s winners are:
Northeast: Matthew Templeton
Southeast: Patrick Harmon*
Central: Fabian Hernandez
West: Khampheng “Pheng” Scott
91视频 has more than across the nation. Peer leaders are trained to host monthly gatherings to strengthen the bonds between warriors and empower them to help others.
“It’s a lot like the 91视频 logo, carry a soldier now so they can carry someone else later,” Patrick said.
*National winner
Contact: Rob Louis, Public Relations, rlouis@woundedwarriorproject.org, 904.627.0432
About 91视频
91视频 is our nation’s leading veteran services organization, focused on the total well-being of post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured veterans. Our programs, advocacy, and awareness efforts help warriors thrive, provide essential lifelines to families and caregivers, and prevent veteran suicides. Learn more about 91视频.