Veteran Stories

Veterans Share 9/11 Stories + How Attacks Changed Their Lives


More than two decades ago on Sept. 11, 2001, our attackers aimed to devastate a nation. Instead, in the wake of a dark day in history, thousands of men and women stepped up to serve.

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#TheHonorProject Activates Patriotic Volunteers to Honor Fallen Heroes in Arlington This Memorial Day


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Authentic Service and Constant Growth- A Reflection on the Spartan Leadership Program


Navy veteran and graduate Lacey Sladky reflected on her experience with this one-of-a-kind program.

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Next Generation Leaders

A Dynamic Veteran-Led Character Education Program for the Virtual Classroom


With a multitude of new safety and health protocols in school districts nationwide this year, it’s become increasingly challenging (though more crucial) to build a positive classroom culture and meet students’ social and emotional needs. 

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Meet Veteran Chuck Segel, Who Found Healing Through Service In Honor of Travis Manion


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Serving After Service: How Getting Involved Helped Me Overcome My Fears and Rediscover Myself


On National Purple Heart Day, Army veteran Earl Lundy recalls the explosion in Afghanistan that led to his award, and how he came to embody the recognition in the years that followed.

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Press Room 05-Sep-2017

Ryan Manion, TMF President and Travis Manion’s sister, provided this statement: “As I reflect on the 10 year anniversary of the 9/11 Heroes Run, I’m in awe at the number...

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Survivor Stories 14-Aug-2017

Pam Zembiec marvels at all the ways her 11 year old daughter, Fallyn Justice Zembiec, reminds her of her husband: “Before she dives off the diving board she scratches her...

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Veteran Stories 13-Aug-2017

Afghanistan War Vet, Red Ramos, subscribes to a philosophy of “Success through Struggle.” So when bad times hit, you just push through them, right? Wrong, Red explains.

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Growing up in the Logan Section of Philadelphia, Greg Damas was offered plenty of opportunities to descend down the common path of alcohol abuse, drugs and violence.

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“My name is Honor. It means you honor people; you do special things for them and thank them for what they did for you.” Honor Emma Borek was born in...

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Living Legacies 11-Aug-2017

Joy met Col. Tom Manion on her way home from the gym nine years ago, shortly after the death of his son, Travis.

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Veteran Stories 11-Aug-2017

“Although I’m no longer in uniform, I can still serve.” Service has always been in Terrence’s DNA.

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Veteran Stories 10-Aug-2017

Chris has his parents to thank for introducing him to a life of service “I remember being 12 years old and going and helping hurricane victims in the Caribbean build...

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Survivor Stories 02-Aug-2017

I finally caught up with the man wearing the Travis Manion shirt. I reached out my hand and tapped him on the shoulder.

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Pictured are two of the 5k race leaders with TMF staff member. Pictured from left to right are: Hannah Devlin, Josh Jabin and Kyle Kutney

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