\ud83d\udda4\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 George Strait didn\u2019t just perform in Pittsburgh \u2014 he honored a true American hero.<\/p>\n
During his concert, the country music legend paused his set to recognize Sgt. Derek Austin, a Purple Heart recipient who was severely injured while serving in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf81 In partnership with the Military Warriors Support Foundation, George Strait presented Sgt. Austin with a mortgage-free home \u2014 the 124th home gifted through their 14-year collaboration supporting wounded veterans and Gold Star families.<\/p>\n
The crowd rose to their feet, applauding with gratitude as Austin received his keys \u2014 a powerful moment of appreciation and respect.<\/p>\n
This wasn\u2019t just a concert.
\nIt was a reminder that freedom has a cost \u2014 and heroes walk among us.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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