Reese Witherspoon Honored By Leading Military Benefit Program

Washington, DC (Grassroots Newswire) - Reese Witherspoon’s dedication to her career, her commitment to her family and her willingness to serve as a role model for America’s youth, best represent the values of a U.S. military family, according to Veterans Advantage, the leading military benefit program for U.S. Active Duty military, Veterans, National Guard and Reserve and their families.

In honoring Witherspoon, a mother of two and daughter of an Army Surgeon who served in Europe during the Cold War, the program is launching a nationwide campaign to honor the families of military veterans.

We believe that when one member of a family serves, the whole family serves and sacrifices," said H. Scott Higgins, founder and president of Veterans Advantage, a former Army Lieutenant who served in Vietnam and is a father of three. "Literally tens of millions of people are directly related to a citizen who has served our country in uniform, and our new award recognizes those men and women of high achievement in the public or private sector, whose family includes a veteran or active duty serviceperson.

Witherspoon won the Oscar this year for the best actress in a leading role, playing country singer June Carter in "Walk The Line", demonstrating Carter’s strength and compassion through the early days of her relationship with Johnny Cash.

In winning the Oscar, Witherspoon spoke of her upbringing and special parents: "It didn’t matter if I was making my bed or making a movie. They never hesitated to say how proud they were of me. And that means so very much to a child. So thank you, Mom and Dad."

Reese Witherspoon Wins Acclaim For Representing Families of Military Veterans

"Each day, we hear about someone with Ms. Witherspoon’s background who has made a positive or significant contribution," Higgins said. "In addition to recognizing these family members, Veterans Advantage will continue to raise awareness of the value of service to our country on www.veteransadvantage.com.