Video above: Promotional video for Lifetime’s Veterans Day ‘Women of Honor’ TV special, which premieres Monday, November 9, 2015, at 8pm ET/PT.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama’s Kathleen Causey and her role in her family’s inspiring story will be featured in Lifetime’s Veterans Day ‘Women of Honor’ TV special this November.
For military wife Kathleen Causey and husband Aaron Causey, one moment changed their lives.
In 2011, Kathleen was preparing to finish her college degree when Aaron, her husband of only 18 months was injured attempting to disarm a bomb in Afghanistan, leaving him as a double-above-knee amputee, as well as with a traumatic brain injury. Kathleen then moved from pursuing college and into an active caregiving role, to take care of her husband.
The Lifetime Veteran’s Day ‘Women of Honor’ special focuses on caregivers, showcasing “the emotional and uplifting journeys of three women, representing the thousands of veterans, spouses, caregivers and countless others who have given so much for our country and continue to do so every day.”
Kathleen said she is grateful for an opportunity to share her story, and that Lifetime would chose to highlight such a special group of people.
“It’s to raise awareness for military families,” Kathleen said. “They chose to feature caregivers. They call us the hidden heroes. For every veteran in a wheelchair, there is someone pushing it. It’s very challenging. It means a lot that that the producers decided to focus on that.”
While Aaron spent the next two years recovering, Kathleen not only supported him, but also shared her experience as a caregiver spouse with others through volunteering with the USO, inspiring other young military wives and countless others.
“Women of Honor” will also feature appearances of the heroines and their discussion with First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden about Joining Forces, a White House initiative intended “to ensure that service members, veterans, and their families have the tools they need to succeed throughout their lives.”
“Jill and I are really excited about this conversation and we’re excited that Lifetime is putting the spotlight on these amazing women,” said Mrs. Obama.
The one-hour Veterans Day tribute premieres Monday, November 9 at 8pm ET/PT and will also air November 10 at 6pm (CET/JKT) on AFN|spectrum for our U.S. forces, DoD civilians and their families stationed or deployed overseas and aboard U.S. Navy ships.
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