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Interview with Matthew Hilley by Greg Wilson with The Anderson Observer
A local veteran has channeled a family history of service into a nonprofit organization, Honors for Heroes, dedicated to memorializing military members and other public servants. Matthew Hilley, an Iraq War veteran, founded the organization in Anderson to provide recognition and support for what he calls the community's "heroes," including firefighters, police officers, and EMS personnel. The mission is rooted in a personal quest to honor his great-uncle, First Sergeant James Hilley, a soldier in the 10th Mountain Division who was lost in Italy during World War II. The organization has since expanded its mission to inspire new generations while supporting the community. Among its notable projects, Honors for Heroes successfully advocated for the naming of the 1SG James Hilley Memorial Highway, a highway dedicated to Hilley's great-uncle. The group has also been active in broader community initiatives, assisting with charitable causes such as donating food to the Anderson Emergency Kitchen and partnering with Area 14 Special Olympics. Honors for Heroes also helped organize a special screening of "The Lost Mountaineers," a documentary chronicling the 10th Mountain Division's WWII campaign in Italy. The group uses a variety of local events, like charity nights at local businesses, to raise funds and awareness for its mission. - Greg Wilson
Private Curtis Adams / Wereth 11 Memorial Service hosted by Honor for Heroes in Anderson, South Carolina
This Historical event was held on Veterans Day, 2025. Honor for Heroes partnered with the American Legion Post 14 and finally brought the story of Private Curtis Adams and the Wereth 11 into the light of day.
Wereth 11 Remembrance Day in Anderson County made OFFICIAL!
The Anderson County Council voted to make December 17th every year "Wereth 11 Remembrance Day" in Anderson County! Founder Matthew Hilley speaks at the end. November 4, 2025
Honor for Heroes | Pvt Curtis Adams - Anderson County SC - Paul Brown Interview
Honoring the memory of Private Curtis Adams and the Wereth 11, members of the all-black 333rd Field Artillery Unit who were tragically tortured and murdered during the Battle of the Bulge. Their story, once hidden, is now brought to light by Honor for Heroes. It highlights the efforts to establish a Wareth 11 Remembrance Day and seeks to commemorate these heroes with a monument and a road named in their honor.
WSPA Channel 7 News Coverage of Wereth 11 and Honor for Heroes
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Fox Carolina Coverage of Wereth 11 and Honor for Heroes
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Wanda Johnson's coverage of Honor for Heroes and the Private Curtis Adams / Wereth 11 event
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Matthew Hilley Speaking at History Colorado at the Premiere of "The Lost Mountaineers"
The Lost Mountaineers is an Independent Documentary telling the story of the DUKW tragedy on April 30, 1945.
Discovery Video of the DUKW from 2012
Discovering the DUKW wreckage! The DUKW went down on April 30, 1945 and 25 soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division lost their lives. The Soldiers of the Lake are still down there. The underwater discovery of the DUWK part starts around 4 minutes.
Fun at the Come Dream with Me Prom
The Come Dream with Me Prom is an annual event hosted and owned by Honor for Heroes for participants of all ages with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Honor for Heroes at Celebrate Anderson Jeep Extravaganza
Honor for Heroes President Matthew Hilley, recognizes The Band Silver during the Celebrate Anderson Jeep Extravaganza hosted by The Shock City Jeep Club - 2025