Robert A Wise Chili Cook-Off

1225 Easterwood Drive,Tallahassee FL 32311

18 February, 2023

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SGT Wise, 21, of Tallahassee, a machine gunner in A Company 3rd Battalion 124th Infantry, became the first Florida National Guard Soldier killed in action to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. This Soldier with an infectious smile & an indomitable spirit died in Baghdad November 12, 2003 of shrapnel wounds to the head when an insurgent detonated a 155mm round planted on the road traveled by his HMMWV. ​ ​ This Chili Cook-off bears the name of a Soldier who gave all for his nation & serves as remembrance of his actions….as well as for all who have made sacrifices for the United States of America.​ ​ Once again, all proceeds will be donated to Honor Flight Tallahassee & to another veteran related charity TBD. ​ ​ The Honor Flight Tallahassee is part of the Honor Flight Network, a national organization that exists for one reason: “To take every WW II veteran who is capable of going & has not seen it, to see their monument at no cost to the veteran.” For more information, visit ​ http://www.HonorFlightTallahassee.org ​