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
We are grateful to Ty Fondren of Montgomery for making this 12-inch figurine of Mark. He spent hours on getting all the exact replica parts to make this figure as real as possible. From the Velcro patches, to the Sharpies
On May 21, 2012 The Mark Forester Price of Freedom Scholarship was awarded to two Haleyville High students: Cameron Collier and Dylan Burleson. Thanks to the help of Mick Gillispie and Trey McNutt of the Tennessee Smokies we were able
On 15 June 2012, Mark’s parents were presented with the Silver Star for his “valiant effort to rescue a fallen comrade”…. and his “steadfast courage in the face of the enemy…”, during his final battle on 29 September 2010. The
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
