Snapshot: Oswego Resident Flips Wounded Warrior Commemorative Coin at AU Football Fundraiser
The Aurora University Spartans held a fundraiser for Kyle Moser, an injured Oswego Marine.
Oswegoan Natalie Zander, center, flipped a Wounded Warrior commemorative coin at midfield to open the Aurora University-Alma College football game at Vago Field in Aurora Sept. 15.
Flanking her were Mark Walsh of Oswego, left, AU head football coach; and referee Ralph Carey.
The AU football Spartans held a fundraiser at the game for Natalie's brother, Kyle, a 20-year-old Oswego soldier who lost both legs while serving with U.S. forces in Afghanistan. The fundraiser was sponsored by AU veterans and Military Service Association.
AU won the game 24-21.
Special thanks to Al Benson for the release and photo.
Kristie Brendel
10:01 pm on Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Thank you for picking up this story! We are still accepting donations and 100% of the money raised goes directly to LCpl Kyle Moser. Checks can sent to Aurora University Attention Kristie Brendel 347 S. Gladstone Alumni Hall 113 Rd Aurora IL 60506.