Engeman Theatre's BROADWAY SALUTE Benefits Lt. James Byler, 6/24

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport announces a special event in their ongoing Broadway Concert Series on Friday, June 24 at 8 PM with Broadway Salute. All Proceeds from the ticket sales will go to benefit Building Homes For Huntington Heroes and Lt. James Byler.

Please join Councilman Mark Mayoka, the Town of Huntington and the John W. Engeman Theater for this special Broadway Concert Series event, benefiting Building Homes For Huntington Heroes and raising the necessary money to carry out a major renovation and to make severely injured USMC Platoon Commander, First Lt. James Byler's home handicap accessible.

Born and raised in Huntington, first Lt. James Byler, an infantry platoon Commander with the Third Battalion, 5th Marines, Camp Pendleton, California was severely injured when he stepped on an improvised explosive device while leading his platoon on a dismounted patrol in the of a narrow alley in Northern Helmand Province, one of the deadliest provinces in Afghanistan. He was brought to safety by wheelbarrow by members of his loyal platoon and later awarded a Purple Heart. Lt. James Byler sustained serious injuries, losing both legs and fingers on each hand.

Lt. James Byler demonstrates the true spirit and heart of what the United States of America represents. Despite his circumstances, Lt. Byler, who is currently at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C., continues to strive towards utilizing his prosthetic legs and starting his life anew.

Broadway Salute is produced exclusively for the John W. Engeman Theater by New York Casting Director Stephen DeAngelis, five of Broadway's finest vocalists and performers will celebrate some of their most memorable musical moments from 'The Great White Way", display their great versatility and share amusing behind-the-scenes anecdotes.

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