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Stand With Our Son - A Veteran, Father, and Man of Honor

Military
Good Cause
United States
Florida
Created June 17th, 2025
Raised$5,600
Donations49
Shares21
Days ran29

Their story

As parents - and now grandparents - we never expected to find ourselves in this position, reaching out for help.  We've always believed in working hard, taking care of our own, and keeping our heads held high through difficult times.  Asking for support doesn't come easily to us, but this is different.  This is about our son - and our beautiful granddaughter.

Our son Darren is a military veteran currently serving in the reserves.  He is also a single father who has fought tirelessly to win custody of his 3 year old daughter.  That battle was long and painful, but justice prevailed.  He now has full custody, and he and our granddaughter live with us as he works to rebuild a stable, loving life for the two of them.  

Unfortunately, soon after divorce papers were served, his ex-wife made false allegations that led to military legal proceedings.  These are separate from the custody case and have dragged on, putting his reputation, future and career aspirations in law enforcement at risk.  

We know our son.  We know his heart, his integrity, and his commitment - to God, his daughter, his country, and his community.  We believe in him without question.  But belief alone doesn't pay for the legal defense he needs to defend himself and clear his name.  

This is why we're reaching out.  We are doing everything we can to support him, but the legal costs have become too great to bear alone.  We're asking for help - not because we want to, but because our son and granddaughter need it.  

If you're able to donate, know that every dollar will go directly toward legal fees for his defense and the fight to clear his name.  And if you can't give, your prayers, encouragement, and shares mean the world to us.

Thank you for standing beside our son.  God bless you.

With heartfelt gratitude,                                                                                                                                          Dianne & Darren Terry (sr.)                                                                                                                                      proud parents and grandparents. 

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Dianne Terry Verified User
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Anonymous
Anonymous donated $1,000
1 year ago

Reply from Dianne Terry
1 year ago

Words alone can't express how much your love, prayers and support mean to our family. Thank you for believing in a young man who has fought tirelessly through the years for the well being of his family, especially his daughter! What the enemy planned for destruction, God is turning for His Glory! Amen! We love you all very much, thank you!!!! Keep praying, tides are changing! HALLELUJAH!

Karl Martin
Karl Martin donated $20
1 year ago

Reply from Dianne Terry
1 year ago

Thank you, brother for your love, support and words of Godly encouragement! I love how He brought us together recently. He is GOOD!!!!! Much love to you guys!

Bobbi Jo Osias
Bobbi Jo Osias donated $100
1 year ago

Reply from Dianne Terry
1 year ago

Thank you so much for your generous gift received with love! This will help save our son's future. Amen! God bless you! Love The Terry's

Lisa Hertel
Lisa Hertel donated $5

A little as I have it….keep up the fight!

1 year ago

Reply from Dianne Terry
1 year ago

God will do mighty things with what may seem as little, because He knows it's much from your heart! Thank you dear sister for all the love and support you continue to show us. You are loved more than you know and once again, I share that you have a HEART AFTER GOD! It's time you realize that! God bless you always!! Love you!

Little Ray
Little Ray donated $50
1 year ago

Reply from Dianne Terry
1 year ago

Giving when in need! That's a heart after God! Thanks for believing in our son! Love you guys!!!

Candace Lucas
Candace Lucas donated $100
1 year ago

Reply from Dianne Terry
1 year ago

Thank you for your love and support in protecting our sons future! God has great plans and the enemy can"t stop them. Amen! Love you guys!

Robert & Lourdes Henesy
Robert & Lourdes Henesy donated $200
1 year ago

Reply from Dianne Terry
1 year ago

Thank you both for all your love and support for our family! We know God is doing a mighty thing! We love you! God bless!!!!!

Cathy Wood
Cathy Wood donated $25

Praying for your family. ❤️🙏🏼

1 year ago

Reply from Dianne Terry
1 year ago

Thank you so very much for your love and support! God is doing a mighty thing here! Love you, God bless!!!!!!

Margery Conklin
Margery Conklin donated $100

Good Bless You Darren and Arabella ❤️

1 year ago

Reply from Dianne Terry
1 year ago

We love you! Thank you SILove!!!!! God bless you always!

Michael Petry
Michael Petry donated $100

Prayers for a successful, just outcome. Hang in there, brother🙏

1 year ago

Reply from Dianne Terry
1 year ago

God bless you!!


Reply from Dianne Terry
1 year ago

Thank you brother! Your love and support are a true blessing. Thanks for being a true friend in many ways! See, cops and firemen can love one another!!!!! Love you!!

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