Eric McNulty was only 16-years-old when his father, Michael L. McNulty, was killed in Iraq. Michael gave his life doing what he thought he must to make the world a better place. His sacrifice taught Eric that anyone who has the ability to do something has the responsibility to do it.
Emily Carnes is a mother and college student, but her biggest difficulty in life is living without her father. Her father, Clifford Neil Brackeen, passed away in a motorcycle accident while on his way to work at the Missouri Air National Guard.
In 2010, when Maria was in 8th grade her father, Stephen Carney, passed away from Lou Gehrig's disease only two years after he was diagnosed. Maria’s family watched helplessly as one of the strongest and most caring individuals deteriorated in front of them.
Kaanan Mackey’s husband Matt was serving in the Iowa National Guard when he sacrificed his life in order to save others. He was on federal orders and driving home from a drill weekend when he came around a bend and saw an accident. There were several people out of their cars and in the street. Instead of crashing into them, he swerved to avoid the accident. He fought to stay alive for 18 days, but didn’t survive.
Christopher Splinter, Rachel’s dad, loved being in the army. He was more than willing to deploy to Iraq in order to help, where he sadly passed away. Christopher passed doing what he loved, making Rachel a very proud daughter.
Paulette Joyce’s husband, Frederick Joyce, died from Agent Orange related brain cancer due to his service in Vietnam so many years ago. On the day the doctors told Fred that the brain cancer couldn’t be stopped, his deepest concerns were for his family that he was leaving behind.
Veterans Day is upon us; a time to be thankful for the sacrifices of past, present and future veterans.
Modropy and Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation are collaborating together in order to ensure an education for children of the fallen. During the week of November 9th through November 16th, eight dollars from each shirt sold will go directly to Fallen Patriots.
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation depends on contributions, from programs like the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), to continue to help fund and support the children of our fallen heroes. CFC, the world's largest annual workplace charity campaign, is a leading contributor in the donations we receive throughout the year. We are grateful for every pledge we receive from Federal civilian, postal and military donors.
My Father passed away when I was four years old. I don’t have any specific memories of my dad, but I have heard from my mom and older siblings how honest, generous, hard-working, and funny he was. He was a man of great integrity and was highly regarded in the community as someone you could count on for just about anything.
The Jacksonville community will join together for the Sea & Sky Spectacular Air Show to honor the expertise and exceptional contributions of military and civilian aviators from across our great nation. On Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. the skies and waterways of the First Coast will have the most exciting air acts and military demonstrations in the world.
In 2010, when Maria was in 8th grade her father, Stephen Carney, passed away from Lou Gehrig's disease only two years after he was diagnosed. Her father served in the United States Coast Guard for 21 years, and retired as a Senior Chief. Many of those years, he proudly served as a fire chief where he was exposed to and inhaled different chemicals, and his disease and eventual death was ruled in the line of duty.
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation is overwhelmed with gratitude for its partners, corporations and individuals who continually give so much. On November 14, 2015, the 7th Annual Fallen Patriots Greenwich Event will take place at the Riverside Yacht Club in Riverside, Connecticut.
We are proud to be selected as one of the seven charities for this year’s 2015 Citi e for Education campaign. The grant is based on volumes traded on Citi’s online trading platforms, Citi Velocity Trading and CitiFX Pulse, between October 5th and December 11th 2015. Citi will donate $1 for every $1 million transacted on these platforms.
Laura Youngblood knows all too well the true meaning of sacrifice. Both Laura and her husband, Travis, served in the military as combat medics where they met. It was love at first sight and they got married a month later.
On October 24th, millions of volunteers across the nation will unite with a common mission – to improve the lives of others. In its 24th year, Make A Difference Day is the largest national day of community service.
Education starts for most of us by learning to read as a child. Children’s books typically are written in a child’s voice or their point of view in order for grasping greater understanding. Although all children face fears and anxiety that can reveal themselves especially at bedtime, military children also experience anxiety of a parent being away for an extended period of time.
Henry "Danny" Irizarry lost his mother to cancer as a child, and shortly after, his father was killed in the line of duty while serving in Iraq in 2004. As a child who lost a parent in post-9/11 conflict, Danny's future was shaped dramatically by the tragic events that took place in our nation 14 years ago.
As the sun goes down, you snuggle up with your little one in bed. You finish the bedtime story and kiss them goodnight. The dim glow of the nightlight makes their room feel warm and safe. Until you leave.
As I write today, there are many kids like Devin Casillas who are anxiously packing their bags and getting ready for the start of college thanks to the kindness of our generous supporters of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. These students will join many other gold star students who have already begun their college experience.
