Military
Honoring the 13 Troops KIA in Afghanistan
Military
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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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Sheila Russo
Sheila Russo donated $25
3 years ago
Anita Storms
Anita Storms donated $25
3 years ago
Edward Ecock
Edward Ecock donated $50

Sorry for their loss brave young young soldiers tragically please I hope no more

3 years ago
Susan Semitecolos
Susan Semitecolos donated $100
3 years ago
Theresa McGlinch
Theresa McGlinch Gold: Donate at least $1000 to earn this badge. donated $1,300

Our hearts ache for the loss of these brave men and woman who represent goodness in all that they do. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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

Our thoughts and prayers are with our military and the families of the young service members that lost their lives protecting us. Thank you for your service. We will never forget.

3 years ago
Kristi Mackie
Kristi Mackie Gold: Donate at least $1000 to earn this badge. donated $1,000
3 years ago
Pamela & Dan Maher
Pamela & Dan Maher donated $100

God Bless these special men and women may they Rest In Peace.

3 years ago
Mary Johnson
Mary Johnson donated $50

Honoring and supporting the 13 military members who served and made the ultimate sacrifice.

3 years ago
Kim Erhardt
Kim Erhardt donated $130

My sincere condolences to the families of these heroes🙏🇺🇸

3 years ago

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