Military
Honoring the 13 Troops KIA in Afghanistan
Military
Event
New York
Created August 27th, 2021
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

September 2nd, 2021
Fundthefirst.com Team, Organizer

Thank you for all the generous donations and supportive words to these 13 families of our fallen heroes. We will never forget.

Be sure to share this campaign with your family, friends, colleagues! 

Remember their names:

  1. Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover
  2. Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo
  3. Sgt. Nicole L. Gee
  4. Cpl. Hunter Lopez
  5. Cpl. Daegan W. Page
  6. Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez
  7. Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza
  8. Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz
  9. Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum
  10. Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola, 20
  11. Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui
  12. Navy Hospitalman Maxton W. Soviak
  13. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss

August 27th, 2021
Fundthefirst.com Team, Organizer

*Fund the First is waiving the platform fees on this campaign to ensure ALL proceeds are given to the families*

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peter picknelly
peter picknelly donated $100
3 years ago
Jerry Barber
Jerry Barber donated $100
3 years ago
norine kerbel
norine kerbel donated $25

Thank for your service!

3 years ago
Steven Hoy
Steven Hoy donated $100

My heart hurts for all of you during this unimaginable time. Hopefully knowing that millions of Americans share in the love and pride you have for your loved ones can bring you some small amount of comfort. God bless you all and may your patriots all rest in peace. Steve Hoy

3 years ago
Michele Vincent
Michele Vincent donated $50

Praying for the families and those still in harms way. Rest In Peace and Semper Fi!

3 years ago
Wil Seabrook
Wil Seabrook donated $100

No words can possibly thank these families enough for their sacrifice. Millions of Americans are grateful for you and what you have done for our country. We won't forget.

3 years ago
Marilyn Stewart
Marilyn Stewart donated $50

My contribution is to celebrate the birthday of Sandy Stickler and in the memory of David Paul Stickler, a very proud marine. Semper Phi!

3 years ago
steve mcdonough
steve mcdonough donated $250
3 years ago
Erin Caubo
Erin Caubo donated $50

May God rest their souls and be with their families and friends. Thank you for their service.

3 years ago
mary ghens
mary ghens Bronze: Donate at least $100 to earn this badge. donated $100

My heart is hurting.

3 years ago

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