A great American hero, who nearly made the ultimate sacrifice, will be honored at AT&T Stadium at the Frontier Communications Iron Cowboy as part of PBR’s 2017 Celebrate America Tour, which salutes true local heroes at PBR events all season long. Sgt. John Hyland of San Antonio, a U.S. Army scout who was blown up in Iraq, had 33 surgeries during his recovery, lost his leg, and earned a Purple Heart for his service in the Middle East. Hyland also happens to be a big PBR fan, and a classical opera singer, which is where this particular story begins. Growing up in Charlotte and eager to perform, Hyland enrolled in the North Carolina School of Art. A teacher sensed his potential, and he started singing…View Original Post
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