I was able to speak at the annual Veteran’s Celebration held at First United Methodist Church in Haleyville. The short program was powerful. It was also great to see so many WWII veterans in attendance. Ida Ocena Burrell, who will
Our friend Kathy Bartholomew was very instrumental in starting this farmers market in Jerome, ID. She has one particular booth “Honor the Hero”, which brings awareness to our fallen heroes, both local and national, including Mark. She told his story
We attended the Alabama Sports Festival State Games Opening Ceremony on June 22, 2012 in Birmingham. This is a program to develop grassroots Olympic-style competitions and expose athletes, volunteers and spectators of all ages, especially our youth, to Olympic sports
We were notified a few months ago that CrossFit gyms all across the country were honoring Mark by doing the JAG 28 Hero Workout of the Day (WOD). It was first adopted by CrossFit Havoc in Lawton, OK, then later
Our friend Johnnie continues to make progress from his injuries while serving in Afghanistan in 2011. Here are a few updates: He recently had his 20th surgery to remove bone spurs which has left his right foot feeling much better.
In October 2011, we posted about the charge to “Honor the Heroes”. We asked for stories for how you do or will Honor the Heroes. Rocky Mountain Mattress has followed this charge and partnered with The Mark Forester Foundation to
