Volunteers Honor Thousands of Heroes Through The Honor Project

Throughout Memorial Day Weekend, more than 2,500 volunteers participated in The Honor Project, visiting our nation’s fallen heroes and standing in for families and friends unable to visit their loved ones.

Since its inception in 2021, The Honor Project has encouraged families of fallen service members and battle buddies to request a personal visit to their fallen hero. TMF volunteers in nearly 30 states fulfilled more than 1,200 of these requests, visiting the interment locations of fallen heroes and pausing to reflect on the sacrifices and legacies of those service members.

TMF President Amy Looney Heffernan shared the importance of The Honor Project to her as a Gold Star spouse and reflected on its growth over the last five years.

TMF Chief Executive Officer Ryan Manion discussed 1stLT Travis Manion, USMC's legacy, the impact of TMF in communities nationwide, and what The Honor Project means to her as a Gold Star sister.

This year, The Honor Project expanded to more cemeteries nationwide, empowering volunteers to honor fallen heroes in nearly 60 cemeteries. Thanks to dedicated volunteer leaders, communities throughout the country felt the impact of this solemn Memorial Day event, which helps instill gratitude for the sacrifices of our fallen heroes in the next generation.

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