Klay is honored to have been nominated and chosen as an “Anthem Angel” by the Indianapolis Colts and their partner, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. He will be honored at the December 18, 2011 home game against the Tennessee Titans. This recognition is given to honor community members working in civil or public service professions who have been a “first respondent” in service to others, above the call of duty.

Nominated by fellow United States Marine and Colts Community Spokesman, Josh Bleill, Sgt. South feels privileged to carry out the mission of Veterans of Valor. Being a combat-wounded soldier himself, Klay knows firsthand the difficult path to recovery that the wounded soldiers are facing. By visiting them at Walter Reed National Naval Medical Center and Brooks Army Medical Center and presenting the soldiers with backpacks full of therapeutic items, as well as offering hope and friendship, Klay pays forward the kindness and generosity he has received in the past 7 years.