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Honor for Heroes

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We provide Recognition, Support, and Memorialization for all our Heroes in order to inspire a whole new generation of Heroes!

Our Leadership Team

The Story Behind Honor For Heroes

The Story Behind Honor For Heroes

Matthew T. Hilley - President & Founder

Michael T. Hilley - Vice-President, Board Member & Founding Member

Anna G. Hilley - Secretary, Board Member & Founding Member

Kathy Schofield - Board Member 

Robert Carey - Board Member

Liana Smith - Board Member

Kelsi Bradshaw - Volunteer Coordinator & Board Member

Matt Holder - Board Member

Tanya West - G

Matthew T. Hilley - President & Founder

Michael T. Hilley - Vice-President, Board Member & Founding Member

Anna G. Hilley - Secretary, Board Member & Founding Member

Kathy Schofield - Board Member 

Robert Carey - Board Member

Liana Smith - Board Member

Kelsi Bradshaw - Volunteer Coordinator & Board Member

Matt Holder - Board Member

Tanya West - General Ambassador

Desiree Duncan - General Ambassador

Savannah Holder - General Ambassador 

The Story Behind Honor For Heroes

The Story Behind Honor For Heroes

The Story Behind Honor For Heroes

  

After returning home from Iraq in 2004, Sergeant Matthew Hilley began a personal mission to honor his great uncle, First Sergeant James Hilley, who served in the 10th Mountain Division during World War II. On April 30, 1945, James and 24 fellow soldiers tragically died when their DUKW vehicle sank in Lake Garda, Italy. Their remains and

  

After returning home from Iraq in 2004, Sergeant Matthew Hilley began a personal mission to honor his great uncle, First Sergeant James Hilley, who served in the 10th Mountain Division during World War II. On April 30, 1945, James and 24 fellow soldiers tragically died when their DUKW vehicle sank in Lake Garda, Italy. Their remains and equipment were never recovered. Inspired by his great aunt Jewell, who never gave up hope, Matthew began writing letters and reaching out to leaders, scholars, and veterans, hoping to one day locate the wreckage. In 2012, after years of effort from people across the United States and Italy, the DUKW was finally found.

While working on this mission, Matthew realized his passion for honoring service extended far beyond his own family. He began taking on more projects, including renaming highways, helping restore and protect local monuments, and pushing for more benefits for the people that sacrifice the most for the rest of us. With help from his children, Michael and Anna, the work continued to grow.

Matthew knew the vision was bigger than what one person could accomplish alone. To make a lasting impact, he founded Honor for Heroeson May 15, 2021. The organization’s mission is to provide recognition, support, and memorialization for all our Heroes in order to inspire a new generation while honoring the ones from our past and present.

Since its founding, Honor for Heroes has taken on a wide range of meaningful projects and formed partnerships that reflect its deep commitment to service. This includes ongoing work with the Special Olympics and the broader Special Needs community, along with many other efforts that continue to support and uplift those who serve and inspire.

From a single story of sacrifice came a powerful movement dedicated to remembering and honoring all Heroes. Honor For Heroes exists to ensure that no Hero is ever forgotten.

Our Mission Statement

The Story Behind Honor For Heroes

Our Mission Statement

We provide Recognition, Support, and Memorialization for ALL our Heroes in order to inspire a whole new generation of Heroes while Honoring the ones from our past and present!  

Our Largest Sponsors

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Coca-Cola Consolidated has generously donated nearly 500 of their drink products to Honor for Heroes for use at the Come Dream with Me Prom! We are so very thankful for their support!  

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Pizza Buffet in Anderson SC has given a very generous donation in conjunction with our partnership hosting the Come Dream with Me Prom! We are so happy to have Pizza Buffet as Sponsor and we welcome them to the Honor for Heroes Family! Please show them some love and support by visiting their restaurant! 

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Shannon Cook donated his time, his talent and materials that he supplied to build our Traveling Display Case for our Missing Man Table Memorial! We are very Grateful to him and we Welcome him into the Honor for Heroes Family!

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Thank you to Jason Crawford at Fibercom Construction for your Generous Donation!  

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