Fallen Patriots scholar Forrest H. is the son of Army Major Joseph H., who passed away in 2005. Forrest is a senior at the University of Chicago where he will graduate in June 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a minor in Biology. When asked what his future goals are after graduation, Forrest says “I'd like to get a dual master’s in International Development and a MBA to work for or start my own company with a social impact vision to help developing countries.” Forrest has also been exceptionally active in extracurricular activities during his time at the University of Chicago. He was the president of Club Soccer, a Peer Advisor for Veteran's Education, part of the Trott Business Program, a Student Tour Coordinator, and was a part of several International Relations Clubs earlier in college.
Forrest explains how others would describe his father. “Most people would describe my father as an extremely loyal friend, and an adventurous person. He clearly was interested in how the world worked and consciously tried to learn from others and help them in any way he could.” When asked what he thinks his dad would be most proud of him for, Forrest says “Probably how well I've been able to excel academically and personally despite his death. I know he wouldn't have wanted it to be a constant hindrance, so I think moving on, doing well in school, and developing myself as a person would be something he'd be extremely proud of.”
Forrest explains that receiving a scholarship from Fallen Patriots has tremendously helped him throughout his time in college. “Getting the Fallen Patriots Scholarship has helped me pay off a lot of living expenses in college including textbooks, some rent, and groceries. In addition, I've been able to meet and connect with other individuals who share a similar story which was something I hadn't really done until this point.”
There are approximately 25,000 military who have lost an active duty parent in the military over the last 35 years. The vision of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation is to ensure that every such child receives all necessary college funding.