What happened August 26, 2021 in Kabul, Afghanistan was devastating.
13 service members lost their lives and at least 13 knocks to notify family members occurred in the late hours and early morning hours. There is nothing worse than the loss of life in such a horrific way. However standing in a family member's living room, watching them cope with the words they just heard and then listening to them call every family member they know to also let them know about their loss, comes pretty close to death.
August 26th 13 service members were killed and within 24 hours, 13 families were destroyed by the news they received after that knock on their door. Decisions have consequences and now those consequences are literally impacting the families of the 13 service members killed, as well as all that were wounded.
Let's band together to show these family members we support them in this incredible tragedy. Your single donation will go directly to the family members of those service members who lost their lives.
Your condolences, kind words, and words of encouragement will also be sent to these families to show them that America stands with them.
The Fund the First team knows and understands the outrage, heartache, and the other myriad of emotions all military families and Americans are feeling, as one of our Co-Founders and COO, is an active duty Marine Corps wife. We care. We're here. We're family.
*Fund the First is waiving the platform fees on this campaign to ensure ALL proceeds are given to the families*
Updates
Thank you for all the generous donations and supportive words to these 13 families of our fallen heroes. We will never forget.
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Remember their names:
- Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover
- Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo
- Sgt. Nicole L. Gee
- Cpl. Hunter Lopez
- Cpl. Daegan W. Page
- Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez
- Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza
- Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz
- Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum
- Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola, 20
- Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui
- Navy Hospitalman Maxton W. Soviak
- Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss
*Fund the First is waiving the platform fees on this campaign to ensure ALL proceeds are given to the families*
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This donation came from multiple people through a T-shirt fundraiser (13 fallen heroes on custom ink) I put together. God bless these fallen heroes. God bless their families and god bless the sacrifices they make that allow us to live free. Rest In Peace patriots 🇺🇸♥️
From all of our guests and staff at NorthStar Tavern in Bloomington, Mn. Thank you all for your service and sacrifice.
donated $6,625
Funds raised by Nassau Police Veterans Association and Mission Epoxy (Vets Meet & Greet/Cornhole Tournament) at BrewSa, Freeport, on Monday, September 20th, 2021. Nassaupoliceveteransassociation.com
Shirt donations from aminuteformomma Etsy shop.
donated $25
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100% of the profits from my book sales for a 3 week period has been donated to this invaluable fund to help these families. The title is called, "Most People Don't...and Why You Should" with the meaning behind the name is that "most people don't" do many things... donate, volunteer, give to others, serve our country. The mission of our company is to encourage people to "do" what "most people don't". To spread kindness, care, and generosity. Thank you for establishing this fund. Bart Berkey, CEO/Founder of Most People Don't, LLC (mostpeopledont.com)