Massive crowds are expected to surround Union Station for the NFL Draft this week. The Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors, a NFL Salute to Service Partner, invited one Kansas family to honor a service member killed in action by announcing the Chiefs' third-round draft pick.
Mavs nominate Josh Richardson for January NBA Cares Community Assist Award Jan 25, 2021 Tamara Jolee
The Dallas Mavericks have selected veteran swingman Josh Richardson as the team’s nominee for the January NBA Cares Community Assist Award, presented by Kaiser Permanente, for his continuous efforts to support military families and frontline healthcare workers.
The NBA Cares Community Assist Award is one the highest off-court honors any NBA player can receive. Each team selects their most charitable player for the month to earn a nomination and then a league committee chooses the player who best reflects the passion that the NBA and its players share for giving back to their communities.
Josh Richardson brings holiday cheer to kids grieving the loss of a military parent Dec 20, 2020 Tamara Jolee
[Editor’s Note: Photos of Josh featured in this story with the children in person were taken at various TAPS events in previous years]
DALLAS – Josh Richardson was born into a world of service.
By the time he arrived in September, 1993, his mother, Alice, was already a veteran of the United States Air Force reserves. His father, Michael, was a firefighter and would often load Josh in the firetruck and they’d venture out into the streets of Edmond and Oklahoma City.
“I used to go to work with him sometimes and I’d sleep over at the station,” Richardson said. “Just being able to meet those guys and be around and see the things they do is really crazy. I’ve seen some car accidents that are crazy. A lot of people don’t realize what all firemen do. It’s not just putting out