D-Day Remembrance – June 4, 2022
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Seating Limited D-Day Remembrance and "Tribute to Heroes" Brunch Honoring World War II Veterans Saturday, June 4, 2022 10:30AM Meet and Greet - 11:00AM Brunch Salem Centre Auditorium - 7235 Bently Road - Jacksonville Guest of Honor - D-Day...
Two Young Marines Received Bonus
Two Atlantic Coast Young Marines were recently honored at their weekly drill with generous bonuses donated by our readers. Young Marines Joshua R. and Kevon T. stepped up to work part- time and summers to help their families loss of income due to the pandemic. Both...
Luncheon for Veterans In-Need – April 22, 2022
Luncheon for Veterans In-Need in Re-employment Programs Friday, April 22, 2022 – 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Clara White Mission Veterans Unit, 613 W. Ashley St., Jacksonville 32210 Will you help serve, donate food for weekend meals, or donate $10 Gift Cards from...
Luncheon for Veterans In-Need – June 24, 2022
Luncheon for Veterans In-Need in Re-employment Programs Friday, June 24, 2022 – 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Clara White Mission Veterans Unit, 613 W. Ashley St., Jacksonville 32210 Will you help serve, donate food for weekend meals, or donate $10 Gift Cards from...
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;...
Unsung Heroes Joseph Diener and Dominic Viet, Columbia MO
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...
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...
Unsung Hero John Heath, Jacksonville FL
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....