By Roger Lanse
Raul Turrieta, chairperson for the 6th Annual James H. Pirtle Walk for the Heroes, 2015, told the Silver City Town Council at its Aug. 11 meeting, the event would be held on Sept. 26. The Walk is a community-driven fundraiser in support of local military families, a news release said, and honors James H. Pirtle, Army Specialist, who was killed in Iraq on Oct. 4, 2003. Approximately 1,945 veterans live in Grant County, with about 25 being 100% disabled, according to Turrieta.