Tapper-Hicks Freedom 5K Run/Walk

Added February 5, 2016

On Saturday, April 23, 2016, the fourth annual Tapper-Hicks Freedom 5K Run/Walk will be held at American Legion post #311 in Atco, New Jersey. The event is held each spring in honor of PO1 (SEAL) David M. Tapper, USN and LCPL Jon T. Hicks, Jr., USMC. Money raised at the event will be used for their respective scholarship funds, as well as for The Waterford Township War Memorial Committee.

LCpl Leon B. Deraps Memorial Scholarship Walk/Run

Added February 5, 2016

On May 6, 2006, Lance Corporal Leon B. Deraps of Jamestown, Missouri made the ultimate sacrifice for his country while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. To honor Leon, his family (longtime Marine Parents pack day volunteers), along with the Moniteau County C-1, Jamestown-area high school FFA, set up a scholarship fund in his name in late 2006. Since its foundation, the fund has awarded $1,000 scholarships to more than 30 Jamestown high school graduates.

Money for the scholarship fund is raised through an annual 5 mile walk/run/ride held in early May. First held in 2009, 2016 marks the event's seventh anniversary. This year, the event will be held on Saturday, May 7 at 9:00 am in Jamestown, MO.

To ensure you get your t-shirt, pre-register at www.LeonDeraps.net

Annual LCpl. Jeramy Ailes Memorial Fishing Derby & Scholarship Fundraiser

Updated September 1, 2015
The Annual LCpl. Jeramy Ailes Memorial Fishing Derby & Scholarship Fundraiser was held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 in memory of LCpl. Jeramy Ailes, who died November 15, 2004 while serving in Iraq.

Families and friends will be able to share in the art of fishing, spend time together and experiencing the same joy that Jeramy came to know as a child.

Fourth Annual Jordan Beastean Remembrance Shindig and Ride

Updated September 1, 2015
The Fourth Annual Jordan Beastean Remembrance Shindig and Ride will be held on October 17, 2015 in memory of LCpl. Jordan S. Bastean, who died October 23, 2011 while serving in Afghanistan.

This event will be a family fun day open to those who knew and loved Jordan and will be open to the support of the general public. The primary focus of the event is to raise funds that will be used to start a scholarship in Jordan's name at Pekin Community High School.

"Remembering Our Fallen" Wall/Photo Exhibition Tribute

Updated September 1, 2015
The "Remembering Our Fallen" wall is a photo display sponsored by Bellevue University, located in Bellevue, Nebraska, that tours the country in honor of members of the military service who have died from wounds suffered in war zones since September 11, 2001.

In the Target wing of Columbia Mall in Missouri, from September 20 - October 4, MarineParents.com will host the "Remembering Our Fallen" exhibit which will include photos of and tributes to service members who have lost their lives since 9/11.

The Matthew Freeman Project™

Added June 16, 2014

Captain Matthew C. Freeman, 29, of Richmond Hill, Ga.; assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan; died Aug. 7, 2009 while supporting combat operations in the Shpee Valley, Afghanistan. He was awarded the Bronze Medal for his heroic actions during the combat that took his life.

The Matthew Freeman Project is a not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to the support of education in order to promote communities of promise, prosperity and peace throughout the US and the World.

Click here to learn more about Captain Freeman...

3rd Annual LCpl. Layton Crass Memorial Bike Run

Added June 3, 2013
The third annual bike ride in memory of LCpl Layton Crass was held on July 21, 2013 in Richmond, IN. LCpl. Crass was killed in Afghanistan on June 14, 2008. This bike run was held to honor him, and his fellow warriors of 2nd Battalion/7th Marines who lost their lives or were wounded, in OIF 2007 and OEF 2008, and those who suffer from PTSD.

Daniel Wyatt Memorial

Added August 27, 2012

On October 12, 2004, Lance Corporal Daniel Wyatt was killed in action in Iraq. On March 1, 2011, the board of supervisors in Daniel's hometown unanimously passed a resolution to name a concession stand and ball diamond area within a local park after him. The resolution includes plans to place a memorial to Daniel, an avid baseball fan, in the park as well. Donations are being sought to make this memorial possible.

To read more and to find out how you can donate,

click here.

LCpl Eric A. Palmisano Care Package Project™

Added December 13, 2010

The LCpl Eric A. Palmisano Care Package Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization that ships about four care packages a week to deployed Marines. The project has shipped more than 1200 packages to soldiers and Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2006.

OIF and OEF Quilts

Added May 20, 2010

Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom Quilts will be on display at the Mike Ocallaghan Federal Hospital, 4700 Las Vegas Boulevard North, Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 27, 2010. An ending date for the display has not been determined as of yet.

"People hear what they see," is a phrase Elaine McDonald uses to explain the quilt project she started in April of 2004 to honor our nation's Fallen Heroes. When people see her quilts with individual squares to honor each troop killed in action, she hopes they will stop, think, feel and most of all, remember the sacrifices that have been made on their behalf.

To read more about the OIF and OEF quilts,

click here.

Sgt. James McIlvaine Memorial Scholarship Fund

Added April 28th, 2010
Mr. David Strong, a teacher at Massanutten Military Academy and a Marine, will be running the Marine Corps Half Marathon on May 16th, 2010 to raise more money for the Sgt. James McIlvaine Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarship will be used for a young middle schooler or high schooler who needs to get their life back on track, but the parents may not be able to afford the school.

Sgt. McIlvaine died April 30, 2009 in Iraq while supporting combat operations in Anbar province, the Pentagon said. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, based in Twentynine Palms, CA.

Cpl. Joshua C. Watkins Memorial Scholarship

Added December 29th, 2008
Joshua was an ROTC student attended the University of North Florida for 3 years, before joining the Marines. he served two deployments in Iraq and was supposed to go a third time, but he was killed 9 days before he was to come home from his second deployment.

Jacksonville, Florida has several military bases. The scholarship is set up for military only; honorably discharged, active duty, reservists and ROTC students. We are currently funding 5 students: one is a 12 year veteran who is working full time and going to school full time, one served in the Navy for four years and is currently out and going to school full time, one is an ROTC student who is graduating 12/08 (this month) and has been accepted into an elite Navy SEAL program, one is an active duty Marine Sgt. (whose name happens to be Joshua), and one is an active Air guardsman. The last two mentioned have both served two tours in Iraq.

LCpl Drew Weaver Memorial Scholarship

Added December 17th, 2008
It has been nine months since a gunman's bullet took the life of 20-year-old Lance Cpl. Drew Weaver. His memory will live on for far longer.

LCpl Christopher Dyer Memorial Scholarship

Added November 20th, 2008
Lance Corporal Christopher J. Dyer, a 2004 graduate of Princeton High School (Cincinatti, Ohio) was killed in Iraq on August 3. 2005, while a member of 1st squad, 3rd platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines. John and Kathy Dyer and their daughters Sarah and Laura presented the first scholarship in May, 2006. Sarah was in Marine Corps Bootcamp at the time of the presentation.

Phil Frank: The Heart Of A Marine Foundation

Added November 19th, 2008

The Heart Of A Marine Foundation provides comfort, support, financial assistance, and additional resources to improve the quality of life of military personnel in all branches of the United States Armed Forces, including Veterans and their families.

Andrew G. Patten Center for Christian Leadership Development

Added November 18, 2008

From Gold Star Marine Mom Gayle Naschansky: "We along with Andy's church are in the process of building a Youth Center that will be named after my son Andy. It is the Andrew G. Patten Leadership Center. The groundbreaking was on June 1, 2008. The foundation is being done now after clearing and grading the property."

Gayle Naschansky mom of LCpl Andy Patten KIA 12-1-2005 Semper Fi

Captain Philip J. Dykeman Memorial Scholarship

Added November 14th, 2008