Mary T. Klinker Veterans Resource Center

06/06/2026

It might be raining in Benton County today, but the weather predictions for next Saturday, June 13, 2026, are absolutely beautiful! There is no better way to celebrate a sunny day than by coming together as a community to support those who served our nation. Join the Mary T. Klinker (MTK) Veterans Center family at the Benton County Fairgrounds for a powerful day of patriotism, remembrance, and community spirit.

🗓️ Event Highlights: The 6th Annual No Veteran Left Behind Car Show: Registration kicks off at 12:00 PM, with incredible awards presented at 5:00 PM. Come check out the amazing cars, trucks, Jeeps, and top rat rods! There is no spectator entry fee, and the day will feature a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, food, and local vendors.

The Indiana Fallen Heroes Exhibit: A deeply moving tribute honoring the sacrifice of Indiana's bravest men and women.

The 3rd Annual Restoring Hope Ruck for Veteran Mental Health: Our dedicated Ruck participants will be stepping off at 8:00 AM to complete a grueling 22-mile loop through Benton County to raise awareness for veteran su***de prevention. We will welcome these heroes back to the fairgrounds with open arms as they cross the finish line late in the afternoon!

We cannot wait to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our incredible community next weekend. See you there, rain or shine!

06/06/2026

The Indiana Fallen Heroes display will be visiting Benton County for the FIRST time next Saturday June 13th at the 6th Annual MTK No Veteran Left Behind Car Show noon to 5pm. You will not want to miss this breathtaking memorial!

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06/04/2026

These heroes lost their lives to su***de. All ruckers will carry one of these fallen heroes with them on their 22 mile 3rd Annual Restoring Hope Ruck for Veteran Mental Health Awareness. If you have lost a Veteran in your life to su***de please send their information to is and allow us to honor them. We are breaking the stigma!

06/04/2026

Su***de prevention is not solely a veteran issue. It is a community issue. MTK educates families, employers and community members to recognize the warning signs and provides resources and knowledge to help veterans in crisis.

Thank you to VA su***de prevention outreach worker, Melissa Vance for joining us this week to teach the VA S.A.V.E class. 6 community members were certified Tuesday!

06/04/2026

Welcome Home... Join us tomorrow at the opening ceremony...

Tomorrow, our community will have the opportunity to offer a welcome home that is more than 50 years in the making.

Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m.
📍 White County 4-H Fairgrounds, Reynolds, Indiana

This special ceremony will include the reading of the names of service members from White County and surrounding counties whose names are engraved on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

For many Vietnam veterans, the journey home from service was not met with the appreciation and recognition they deserved. Tomorrow, we have the opportunity to change that. Together, we will honor those who served, remember those who never returned, and ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.

We invite veterans, families, and community members of all ages to join us for this powerful moment of remembrance, gratitude, and healing.

06/03/2026

🇺🇸Join us for the 6th Annual MTK No Veteran Left Behind Car Show and 3rd Annual Restoring Hope Ruck for Veteran Mental Health Awareness 🇺🇸

📅 Saturday, June 13th, 2026
📍 Benton County Fairgrounds, Boswell, IN

A day of patriotism, community, classic cars, and a powerful mission: raising awareness for veteran su***de prevention and reminding every veteran that they are not alone.

🥾 **Ruck Schedule**
• 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Registration & Check-In
• 8:00 AM: Transport to Fowler and Ruck Begins
• 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Relay Change #1
• 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Relay Change #2
• 2:00 PM: Relay Change #3
• 4:00 PM: Ruckers arrive at the Fairgrounds

🚗 **Car Show Schedule**
• 12:00 PM: Registration Opens
• 2:00 PM: Judging Begins
• 5:00 PM: Awards Presentation

**Special Ceremonies**
• 4:30 PM: Colors Presented by the Earl Park American Legion Post 455.
• Flag Day Presentation

Food served by Big Daddy’s BBQ

Special Guests! Indiana Fallen Heroes
Music by Mix 105 Internet Radio
Featured Vendors:
Perkins Signs
Americana Dream Co., LLC
Blackwood Customs Co
Red, White, and Clix

Come out to support our veterans, enjoy an incredible car show, cheer on our ruckers, and stand with us in the fight against veteran su***de.

06/02/2026

The Wall That Heals Reynolds, IN 2026 will be at the White County Fairgrounds June 4-7. Spread the word! Don't miss it!

Some visitors come during the day. Others find themselves drawn to the quiet of the night.

Open 24 hours a day, The Wall That Heals offers a different experience after dark. Beneath the lights, the names seem to stretch endlessly, inviting moments of reflection, remembrance, gratitude, and healing.

Whether you visit at noon or midnight, we invite you to take your time, read the names, hear the stories, and remember the lives behind them.

June 4–7 • White County 4-H Fairgrounds • Free Admission • Open 24 Hours

06/02/2026

Standing at 375 feet in length and 7.5 feet tall at its tallest point, The Wall That Heals is a three-quarter scale replica that honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War.

06/02/2026

June is PTSD awareness month. PTSD is an invisible wounds that many Veterans carry long after their service ends. This June, MTK Restoring Hope is raising awareness and reminding Veterans that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Through peer support, outreach, and crisis intervention, we are committed to one mission:
Leaving No Veteran Behind.

Do your buddy checks. And know that help is always one phone call away. Connection is a critical component to healing.
Honoring Service. Restoring Hope.