As we celebrate our month of Independence, we reflect on traditions over the last two centuries that make our nation great. One such tradition takes place when a service member passes away and the surviving family is presented with a flag in their honor.
America’s freedom comes at a great cost and we want to recognize those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who risk their lives today so that we may continue to live in freedom. As Independence Day approaches, we are reminded of the “brave hearts” that sacrificed their lives for our freedom, as well as the “bright stars” left behind.
Kevin Bianchi served in the U.S Navy as a helicopter pilot. He met his wife, Rita Bianchi, at a wedding, and together they had three children. Together they experienced three deployments before Kevin passed away in a helicopter crash.
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.
With immense gratitude, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation is proud to announce that Rolling Remembrance was a remarkable success.
Father’s Day is an important time for our entire nation to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice that so many soldiers and their families have made.
The invisible injuries of service members pose complex challenges for military families, especially military children.
Memorial Day is an important day for our entire nation to join together to honor the sacrifice of fallen soldiers, like Travis Youngblood, while also keeping surviving families in our thoughts.
Memorial Day is an important time for our entire nation to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice that so many soldiers and their families have made.
Officially proclaimed by mayors and governors throughout the nation, May 13th is recognized as Children of Fallen Patriots Day.
Congress officially made Military Spouse Appreciation Day, celebrated on May 12th, part of National Military Appreciation Month.
During the month of May, Military Appreciation is honored, as well as the remembrance of lost loved ones on Memorial Day.
Leading up to College Signing Day, celebrated on May 5th, is a time we pause and reflect on what an honor it is to bean instrumental part of surviving scholars’ lives.
Matthew Vacca is participating in SEALFIT while raising funds for Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.
Ryan Hilton was very young when his father LT Lawrence Hilton passed away. While his memories of his father may be faint, his father’s spirit influences his life every day.
Over 97% of those killed in action are men, leaving mothers, who earn on average less than $50,000 per year, with the financial responsibilities of raising a family.
In remembrance of military members who’ve lost their lives while serving the United States and in honor of the surviving families, Mercer Wine has donated over $15,000 to Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation celebrates the bravery of surviving military children during Month of the Military Child. This awareness month was established to underscore the important role children play in the Armed Forces community.
Jessica Rosenow’s dad, Mark Coleman, served in the U.S Army and sadly passed from an IED. Despite the daily struggle of missing a parent, Jessica believes it’s important to try every day to be the person her dad would want her to be.
The red poppy flower has remained a constant symbol of death, life and remembrance since World War I. Serving as a representation of remembrance, the flower encourages us to honor those who have passed away to protect all that we love.
