The American Fallen Soldiers Project presented our family with a portrait of Mark, painted by artist Phil Taylor. It was presented on November 16, 2012 at The University of Alabama ‘Veteran and Military Affairs’ Grand Opening of their new facility
Unlike last year, we will not hold any formal balloon release ceremonies this year on the anniversary of Mark’s death. If you do a balloon release, Memorial push-ups, drink a Chick-fil-A milkshake, skydive, or any other event to honor Mark
On November 16, 2012, artist Phil Taylor will present our family with a portrait of Mark at a special ceremony at the new Veteran and Military Affairs Building at The University of Alabama. This has been in the works for
The Price of Freedom Race and 31-mile Memorial Birthday Walk were once again great events to honor Mark, and to raise money for The Mark Forester Foundation. They both took place on May 19, 2012 in Haleyville, AL. For the
On May 27, 2012 we had the privilege of attending the biggest Memorial Day celebration on the west coast. It was in Manteca, CA, sponsored by The Place of Refuge Church and Welcome Home Heroes Foundation. We were amazed at
We are grateful to the Place of Refuge Church and the Welcome Home Heroes Foundation for the excellent celebrations they put on each year to honor our heroes. This is the biggest Memorial Day celebration on the west coast and
