Annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance – Dec 4, 2022
Reserve Seats Today during the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Honoring World War II Veterans VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville Free parking across the street at Lot Z. Sunday, December 4, 2022 11:15 am...
Unsung Hero George Carroll Serves Community Over 5 Decades
Thank you George Carroll for serving your community for over 5 decades. Thank you, George Carroll, for serving your community for over 5 decades. 1.George Carroll has served this country and communities across America for over five decades and in many...
You Can Make the Difference
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Can you help with meals or food drives for homeless veterans and those in need; create a fundraiser with a car wash or garage sale; host a party, breakfast, or workplace event; assist with a class on America’s history or the Constitution;...
Boy Scouts Joseph Diener and Dominic Viet Rescue Drowning Woman
Joseph Diener, 16, and Dominic Viet, 15, were riding their bikes in Columbia, Missouri, when they heard a woman’s call for help in the floodwaters in Hinkson Creek. The 18-year-old young woman was wearing a bathing suit and was clinging on to a nearly submerged...
2021 Jacksonville FL Police Sergeant of the Year Marc Crawford
Congratulations to Jacksonville Sheriff Office Sergeant of the Year 2021 Marc Crawford. Sergeant Crawford will be recognized and honored at the June 4, 2022 We Can Be Heroes Foundation Event. Sergeant Crawford was also the July 2020 Police Supervisor of the Month...
2021 Jacksonville FL Detective of the Year Ronald Brooks
Congratulations to Jacksonville Sheriff Office Detective Ronald Brooks, 2021 Detective of the Year Honoree. Detective Brooks will be recognized and honored at the June 4, 2022 We Can Be Heroes Foundation Event. Detective Brooks was also the April 2020 Detective of the...
2021 Jacksonville FL Police Officer of the Year Jean Kleber
Congratulations to Jacksonville Sheriff Office Police Officer Jean L. Kleber , 2021 Police Officer of the Year Honoree. Officer Kleber's will be recognized and honored at the June 4, 2022 We Can Be Heroes Foundation event. Officer Kleber was also the June 2020 Police...
2021 Jacksonville FL Corrections Officer of the Year Edwin Rivera
Congratulations to Jacksonville Sheriff Office Corrections Officer of the Year 2021 Edwin Rivera. Detective Rivera will be recognized and honored at the June 4, 2022 We Can Be Heroes Foundation Event. Officer Rivera was also the September 2020 Corrections Officer of...
Larry Michalove: Vietnam Veteran Wrote Children Stories During War Service
The Four Little Children stories became a way to escape from the stories he didn’t want to tell. They also were a way to continue to connect with the family he thought he might not see again. .. Retired LtCol Lawrence (“Larry”)...
Unsung Hero Michelle Hodges Donates Thrift Store Proceeds to Charity
One of the Unsung Heroes in our community is Ms. Michelle Hodges. Michele opened a small thrift shop in Macclenny, Florida, in June of 2018 with the intention of helping those in the local community who are in need. By June of 2019, she had paid herself back the...
How to Make Memorial Day Meaningful for an Older Veteran
How to Make Memorial Day Meaningful for an Older Veteran If you’re a caregiver to a loved one who served in the military, this day of remembrance offers a special opportunity to connect. Every year on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day honors those who have died in...
Asian Pacific Americans Heritage Parade
In Honor of May’s Heritage Month, the We Can Be Heroes Foundation proudly sponsored the … Asian Pacific American Heritage Car Parade May is Asian Pacific Americans (APA) Heritage Month, paying tribute to the generations of proud Asians, Native Hawaiians...
Thank You Korean War and Vietnam Veteran John Heath
John A. Heath served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. When he joined the Army for the Korean War, he was so young he had never shaved and was nicknamed "Baby". When he went to the Vietnam War years later, he was nicknamed "Pappy". He has given our country his love...
We Can Be Heroes Foundation Proudly Sponsors HERITAGE MONTH CAR PARADE
In Honor of May’s Heritage Month, We Can Be Heroes Foundation Proudly Sponsors… The Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Jacksonville Car Parade May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, paying tribute to the...
Jeannie and Doug Ping Receive Unsung Hero Lives Here Yard Sign
WE CAN BE HEROES FOUNDATION Founder Beth Heath present “Thank You to the Unsung Hero who lives here” Yard Sign to Jeannie and...
Unsung Hero Pastor James Sykes Serves Community during Pandemic
Pastor James Sykes kept his Church open during the pandemic, serving his community by providing food, daycare, and education. His Bishop, some government, and many others pressured him to close. He withstood the pressure and created hope in a time of great fear....
WE CAN BE HEROES Foundation brunch a huge success
The We Can Be Heroes Foundation hosted its spring Tribute to Our Heroes Brunch at the Salem Centre Auditorium in late March with the room filled to capacity (given the current COVID restrictions). Unsung heroes from around the country were recognized for their...
Capacity Crowd Honors the Unsung
Heroes from Around the Country Recognized… The We Can Be Heroes Foundation hosted its spring Tribute to Our Heroes Brunch at the Jacksonville Salem Centre Auditorium Saturday, with the room filled to capacity (given the current COVID restrictions). Unsung heroes from...
Sponsors Circular of Gratitude Heroes Brunch
Unsung Hero Todd Oakes Founded Veterans Support Group
Todd Oakes founded the Veterans Support Group in our community, Cascades at World Golf Village, in 2009. Under his leadership, this organization holds two fundraisers : A Thanks for Giving Gala in November recognizing all of our resident veterans and a Hawaiian Luau...