EDEN, NC, May 02, 2011 (Press-News.org) KDH Defense Systems, Inc. (KDH), a leading manufacturer of American-made custom body armor solutions for military, law enforcement and federal agencies, today announced that the Company will sponsor an online promotion, "Body Armor Saves Lives - Save Story Contest," where law enforcement officers, federal agents, Soldiers and Marines can share their personal stories of how body armor saved their lives.
"In recent months, we have seen a dramatic rise in the number of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty," stated David Herbener, President and Chief Executive Officer of KDH Defense Systems, Inc. "These numbers are of great concern to us, as they should be to all Americans. We rely on our law enforcement officers to protect our lives and property and we must do all that we can to make sure they are protected while on duty. The only body armor that works is body armor that is worn. This contest focuses on sharing stories of how body armor saves lives while simultaneously encouraging the law enforcement community to wear their armor while on duty."
"Body armor has also been credited with saving the lives of many American servicemen and women in both Iraq and Afghanistan," stated SGM (Ret) William T. (Butch) Hancock, Jr., Military Program Development for KDH. He continues, "KDH is a proud manufacturer of the U.S. Army's IOTV (Improved Outer Tactical Vest), the U.S. Marine Corps' IMTV (Improved Modular Tactical Vest) and Plate Carrier System. I've personally heard dozens of first-hand accounts from Soldiers recounting stories of how body armor saved their life. We encourage all military personnel to share their personal body armor save stories through this contest."
Whether you're a law enforcement officer, a federal agent, a Soldier, a Marine, or know someone who was "saved" by body armor, KDH would like to hear from you. The ten stories with the most "likes" at the conclusion of the contest submission period will be judged by Cynthia Brown, publisher and founder of American Police Beat and author of the book, "Brave Hearts: Extraordinary Stories of Pride, Pain and Courage." The winning "save" story author will receive $1,000 and the runner up will receive $500.
You can enter the promotion through the "Share Your Story Contest" application on the Facebook Platform. You can also find the application on the "Share Your Story Contest" tab on the KDH Defense Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kdhdefense, VOID WHERE PROHIBITED, NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Contest open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, excluding residents of Arizona, who are at least eighteen (18) years old and are employed or regularly engaged in the capacity of a sworn law enforcement officer, federal agent, security guard, or an enlisted officer/member of the United States Armed Forces as of May 2, 2011. The deadline to enter is June 30, 2011. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. You are providing your information to KDH and not to Facebook. The information you provide will only be used for the purpose of selecting and notifying the prize winners and for no other reason.
ABOUT KDH DEFENSE SYSTEMS, INC.
KDH Defense Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of American-made custom body armor solutions for military, law enforcement and federal agencies. Headquartered in Eden, North Carolina, a region with a rich history in the U.S. textile industry, KDH Defense Systems' ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facility currently consists of 139,000 square feet of armor cutting, sewing and ballistic design operations, as well as product development, sales and administration. Our Eden facility resides in Rockingham County, which has been designated a Federal HUB Zone region in its entirety by the Small Business Administration.
Website: http://www.KDHdefensesystems.com
For more information, please contact us at: (336) 635-4158
KDH Defense Systems, Inc. Announces $1000 On-line Contest: Share Your Story of How Body Armor Saved Your Life
KDH On-line Contest Seeks Stories From Law Enforcement Officers, Federal Agents, Soldiers and Marines "Saved" by Wearing Body Armor
2011-05-02
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[Press-News.org] KDH Defense Systems, Inc. Announces $1000 On-line Contest: Share Your Story of How Body Armor Saved Your LifeKDH On-line Contest Seeks Stories From Law Enforcement Officers, Federal Agents, Soldiers and Marines "Saved" by Wearing Body Armor