Wine Sales Benefit Veterans

Briar Rose Winery owner and vitner, Les Linkogle, wanted to give something significant to honor the servicemen and woman who defend the U.S.

So, Linkogle crafted the proprietary red wine called "We Remember." Ten percent of the proceeds from the sales of "We Remember" wine goes to the Veterans Research Corporation whose mission is to remember and honor the sacrifices of those who serve. Proceeds will fund world class medical research for veterans of all generations.

The vitner also penned the words to what is now the "We Remember" anthem, sung by Temecula's celebrated and renowned Sherry Williams, who co-wrote the music with acclaimed LA musical composer and arranger John Rodby.

"(Writing the song) was challenging, yet very rewarding," Williams said. "It was my task to take these powerful words and put them to a melody in such a way that the listener would be inspired to personalize their memories… to think of their own family members and loved ones who have served.  And to remember the tremendous sacrifices all of our men and woman of service make every day to keep the rest of us safe and secure."

The first public appearance of Williams singing "We Remember" will be at the American Hero Wine & Food Benefit honoring triple amputee United States Marine Cpl. Juan Dominguez. This benefit is sponsored by the Gary Sinise Foundation and the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Organization.

Dominguez was honored during a concert in front of the that raised funds to build the Marine a home in Temecula. He lost three limbs in Afghanistan.

To read a story about the concert, . To see a photo gallery, .

It will be held at in Temecula, California on Friday, May 25th, 2012 at 6pm.

- By Howard Kotliar, spokesperson for Briar Rose Winery