CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATE HANNAH D.
May 2, 2016
Congratulations to Fallen Patriots’ scholar Hannah D., graduating with a Bachelor's in Advertising from Michigan State University. With the thought of her father’s success and Fallen Patriots’ help, Hannah has overcome tremendous challenges and achieved a noteworthy milestone in her life. She plans to follow her dreams and achieve a job in the Marketing and Advertising field.
“I would love at some point in my life to be able to incorporate my love for travel and writing into my career,” explained Hannah. “If I follow my own advice and keep in mind my father’s success, I hope to make that dream a reality.”
Hannah’s father died in a Black Hawk accident when she was only three years old. The memories Hannah has of her father are fuzzy, but the stories that her mom, grandparents and aunts tell her are what keep his memory alive.
“My father went above and beyond in his service. He walked as a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider, flew as a Blackhawk pilot and served in the Special Forces,” explained Hannah. “He pushed every limit in his career to become the best that he could. His sacrifice drives me to do the same in my endeavors.”
While applying for potential jobs after graduation, Hannah keeps in mind the person she knows her dad would want her to be and that gives her a boost of confidence. Her father’s sacrifice doesn’t just represent a future for her, but for everyone.