As a Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (Fallen Patriots) scholarship recipient, Kamryn was given the opportunity to complete a summer internship with vineyard vines in the Customer Care department.
With the help of Fallen Patriots, Cassidy is studying Journalism and Technical Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations at Colorado State University. “I believe my dad would be proud of the woman I am becoming. He always emphasized the importance of education, so I know he would be proud I’m pursuing a degree.”
Studying abroad is one of the most exciting opportunities to take advantage of during college. As students explore new places and experience new cultures, they gain a better understanding of themselves and the world.
“Fallen Patriots has tremendously helped and impacted my life for the better. From helping financially with books to putting me in contact Kaiser Aluminum, I am so grateful,” said Sebastian.
With the help of Fallen Patriots, Patrick Jr. is studying finance at Georgetown University. After graduation he hopes to begin a career with the government at either the Treasury Department or the Federal Reserve.
Kelsi is studying Families Studies at Weber State University. She plans to go into the field of therapy/counseling to help others overcome hardships and reach their full potential.
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (Fallen Patriots) is proud to introduce our new scholarship administrators, Alyssa Hill and Madison Roussel. These women are former Fallen Patriots scholarship recipients who are dedicated to helping other military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.
In the Fall, Cassidy will return to Colorado State University where she also interns with the university’s athletics social media department. Her future career goals are to work in sports public relations and community outreach.
With help from Fallen Patriots, Isabelle is double majoring in Marketing Communications and Theater at Emerson College. “I love working hands on to create and distribute new artistic creations.” Her goal is to work in film and television because she enjoys the fast-paced, multi-faceted and culturally important aspects of the industry.
“I’m a first generation college graduate and I know my Dad would be proud of me for achieving something he and my family worked hard for me to have access to.”
“Fallen Patriots has been a supportive, reliable organization that has given me the opportunity to achieve my academic goals. The stress of college has been drastically decreased by the assistance they have provided me with.”
“Fallen Patriots has impacted my life so much. Without their gracious assistance, I would be really struggling with money to get through college. They have really helped me start out my journey in college very smoothly, and I am so beyond grateful.”
One of Koby’s fondest memories of his dad revolves around the Fourth of July. Every year they would go buy fireworks together then hang out in the driveway shooting them off until they were gone.
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“Fallen Patriots has honestly been a blessing because they make you feel like your loss is not forgotten. Every time I get an e-mail from them, it reminds me of my father and honestly feels like him blessing me even in death.”
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“My Dad would be proud of me for making it this far in my academic career. Fallen Patriots has given me opportunities I did not even know I had!”
“Fallen Patriots helped me get through college. My mom is a single parent and she has done everything on her own. If Fallen Patriots was not there to assist us, I probably would not have gone to college.”
The possibilities are endless for individuals who understand the power of networking. We are proud to help our scholarship recipients make the most of the college experience by taking advantage of career development opportunities.
Connor plans to start his own company to provide drone services to local emergency response organizations, engineering companies and realtors.