ANN ARBOR, MI – More than 60 guests enjoyed an evening of great conversation, music and serious presentations at a private reception hosted Dr. and Mrs. Walter Knysz at their Jupiter Island, Florida home. The purpose of the March 16 event was to raise funds for the Thomas More Law Center, a national non-profit Christian legal advocacy group based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
“Dr. and Mrs. Walter Knysz were very gracious to host this wonderful event. We are thankful for the opportunity they gave us to raise awareness about the major issues in the Culture War. It was a financial success as well, raising over $34,000.” said Thomas More Law Center spokesman Brian Rooney.
Retired Admiral and former U. S. Senator from Alabama, Jeremiah Denton, was the main speaker of the evening. President Ronald Reagan publicly recognized him as a true American hero. Denton gained national prominence when as a Vietnam POW under threat of continued torture and death, he refused to condemn America in front of communist dignitaries and cameras. Instead he blinked T-O-R-T-U-R-E in Morse Code, giving Naval intelligence positive proof that American POWs were being tortured. Admiral Denton spoke about his nearly 8 years as a POW and why he is so concerned about the direction of American culture. He serves as a member of the Thomas More Law Center’s Citizens Advisory Board.
Edwin O’Brien – Archbishop of the Military Services, gave a presentation on the state of the military Chaplaincy, and Law Center President Richard Thompson gave a short presentation on several current cases the Law Center is handling.
Irish folk singer and locally famous artist, Hugh O’Neill, not only provided the music, but donated an oil painting on canvas of the Irish seaside for the silent auction. The silent auction also featured a donated bronzed bust of Christ by Southwest artist Dan Brook, a Ben Rothlisberger signed football donated by the Rooney Family, and a Lou Holtz signed and donated “Irish” helmet.
“It was a natural for the Law Center to have an event in this area. Florida has become a crucial battleground in the Culture War. And our activity here has been increasing. We have been very successful in Florida, especially in cases dealing with public displays of nativity scenes during Christmas in places like the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and North Miami Beach.” said Thompson.
The Thomas More Law Center defends and promotes the religious freedom of Christians, time-honored family values, and the sanctity of human life through education, litigation, and related activities. It does not charge for its services. The Law Center is supported by contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations, and is recognized by the IRS as a section 501(c)(3) organization. You may reach the Thomas More Law Center at (734) 827-2001 or visit our website at www.thomasmore.org.