In Memory of our Fallen Heroes

"We must tell their stories so that our children and grandchildren will understand what our lives might have been like, had it not been for their sacrifice." 

- George H.W. Bush

Through Acts of Service

Honor Fallen Heroes

We will always remember. But we can do more. We can honor their lives by carrying on the strength of character they embodied. We tell the stories of selflessness and ultimate sacrifice of our heroes as part of every program, inspiring participants to complete an act of service or character in honor of a specific fallen hero. We challenge you to do the same and join the "If Not Me, Then Who..." movement.

A Legacy of Character

Second Lieutenant James Patrick Blecksmith, United States Marine Corps

2nd Lt. James P. Blecksmith, of San Marino, Calif., died Nov. 11, 2004 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. The Marine died supporting Operation Iraqi ...

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A Legacy of Character

Captain David A. Boris, United States Army

Capt. David Boris, Army was killed Nov. 12, 2007 in Bermel, Afghanistan, when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device; he was 30. He was assigned to 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Schweinfurt, Germany. Capt. Boris died supporting Operation ...

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Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin R. Ebbert, United States Navy

Kevin R. Ebbert grew up in Arcata, CA where he enjoyed art, music, and the outdoors; especially ultimate frisbee.  Upon his graduation from Arcata High School in 1998, Kevin pursued a bachelor’s degree in music from UC Santa Cruz.  Ebbert enlisted in the Navy in 2006 and reported to BUD/S soon afte...

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A Legacy of Character

Lance Corporal Shawn P. Hefner, United States Marine Corps

Lance Corporal Shawn P. Hefner, USMC, of Hico, TX, was killed by an improvised explosive device while supporting combat operations on November 13, 2009, in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan. Shawn graduated from Hico High School in 2006 and finished Marine Corps Boot Camp on April 11, 2008. He wa...

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A Legacy of Character

Lieutenant Commander Robert E. Clukey, III, United States Navy

LCDR Robert Clukey, III was killed when the F/A 18 he was flying crashed off the coast of Italy during a training flight in November 2002.  He was a 1991 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.  LCDR Clukey, III was honored through the Travis Manion Foundation’s Character Does Matter program pr...

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Private First Class Matthew Johnson

Matthew graduated from Iowa-Grant in 2004 and then enlisted in the U.S. Army. Matt then re-enlisted in September of 2007 until the present. He had the goal of returning home and becoming a police officer. Matt loved serving his country, along with spending time with his friends, especially "The Boys...

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A Legacy of Character

First Lieutenant Robert M. Kelly, United States Marine Corps

1st Lt. Robert Kelly was killed on November 9th, 2010, he was a man of great character but is remembered fondly for his outstanding humor. Rob was quick-witted, he was always one to be making jokes or have a sarcastic quip ready. He won his wife, Heather, over with his sense of humor when they first...

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Construction Mechanic Third Class Evan Lederer, USN

Evan had a real talent for expressing himself artistically and won various awards throughout his school career.  He was active in church youth group and did community service projects as well as numerous overseas mission trips. Evan loved to help others. After high school Evan decided to attend a lo...

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Lance Corporal Brian Medina, United States Marine Corps

Lance Cpl. Brian A. Medina, 20, of Woodbridge, Va. died Nov. 12, 2004, as the result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Lance Cpl. Medina joined the Mari...

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Major Jeffrey P. Toczylowski, United States Army

MAJ Jeffrey P. Toczylowski, 30, a Special Forces detachment commander assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Panzer Kaserne, Germany, died Nov. 3, 2005, while in hostile enemy territory in the Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was seriously injured as a result of a fall from a...

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Major Horst Gary Moore, United States Army

MAJ Horst “Gary” Moore of San Antonio; was assigned to 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) located at Fort Lewis, WA.Gary was killed when enemy mortar rounds detonated within his unit living area in Mosul, Iraq. – Military Times G...

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Corporal Jose Velez, United States Army

Cpl. Jose A. Velez, 23, of Lubbock, Texas, died Nov. 13, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq, while clearing an enemy strongpoint when his unit came under fire. Velez was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Jose often went by “Freddy” and joined the U.S. Army...

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In Their Honor

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PO2 (SEAL) Danny P. Dietz, Jr., USN
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SO1 (SEAL) Glen Anthony Doherty, USN
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LCDR Anthony R. Domino, USNR
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MA1 John ‘Jet Li’ Douangdara, Navy
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SO1 (SEAL) Kevin Ebbert, USN
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SPC Chad A. Edmundson, ARNG
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SSG Brandon F. Eggleston, USA
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MSG Kenneth Elwell, Army
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SO1 (SEAL) Patrick D. Feeks, USN
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LT Terri Fussner, USN
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Cpt. John Gaffaney, USA
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CWO (SEAL) Gary M. Garbers, USN
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SPC. Steven Givens, USA
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SPC Christopher A. Golby, USA
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Lt. Col. David S. Greene, USMCR
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LCPL Jordan Haerter, USMC
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Staff Sgt. Patrick D. Hamburger, USA
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Capt. Kimberly Hampton, Army
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LCpl. Shane Harris, USMC
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CW2 Brian D. Hazelgrove, USA
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SCPO (SEAL) Daniel Healy, USN
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LCpl Shawn P. Hefner, USMC
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LT Lawrence D. Hilton, USN
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LCDR Alan A. Patterson, USN
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LCDR Michael J. Phipps, M.D., USN
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SK2 Edward N Saunders, USN
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1st Lt. Colby Umbrell, Army
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MSG Jared N. Van Aalst
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CPO Robert V. Vanvyve, USN
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Cpl. Jose “Freddy” Velez, Army
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PO1 (SWCC) Robert Vetter, USN
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CPO Kraig Vickers, USN
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SO2 (SEAL) David John Warsen, USN
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