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Families of Fallen Heroes

When our nation’s heroes make the ultimate sacrifice, we never forget them or the loved ones they left behind. We are here for the families of our fallen in their greatest time of need and beyond.

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They Call Me Uncle Gary

I was introduced to an organization called “Snowball Express” just after its inaugural event in 2006. All these military children who had lost a parent in Iraq and Afghanistan had gone to Disneyland for an all-expense paid trip held just prior to the year end holiday season. Seeing the video footage from that first event and the impact made on nearly 800 Gold Star children, I knew I had to help...

The Need

Left Behind With The Unbearable Weight of Grief

No One Can Ever Prepare For Grief
As spouses left behind to navigate their unique grief journey, many are faced with the role of sole provider and caregiver for their family.
Children Mourning Their Hero Who Will Never Return
In an instant, these children are consumed by a devastating grief—the loss of the comfort and joy only a parent can provide.
In The Shadow Of Loss, Not Knowing Where To Turn
These families often face their grief journey alone, isolating themselves rather than burden their family, friends, and peers.
Unexpected Loss Of Community And Security
Compounding their unthinkable grief, the abrupt loss uproots these families from their close-knit military and first responder communities.

Ginger Revella , Military Widow

“I have five kids...How do I go on alone?”

I got a knock at the front door and I see these blue uniforms. I looked at their faces and I knew something horrible must have happened, but it was worse than I thought. Iraqi insurgents had taken his body. My private grief became public news. I had no idea how I would ever get through this.

The Need