Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation scholar Stephen B. is the son of U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Jon B. When asked he would describe his parent, Stephen says, “I would describe him as a father, husband, doctor, and soldier. Most notably, my father is my inspiration and my hero.”
With the help of Fallen Patriots, Stephen is a senior at Kent State University where he is studying Nursing. After he graduates with his BSN, he plans to work in the Nursing field for a few years and then pursue his doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia. Outside of class, Stephen serves on the worship team at Harvest Ridge Church in North Ridgeville, Ohio.
“Children of Fallen Patriots has made it possible for me to excel in my college career. Recently, I was offered a job in the Trauma ICU at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. This was my dream starting position when I graduated! I can’t help but give Fallen Patriots credit for this. Without their generosity, I would not have had the time or resources to build my extensive resume or earn the high grades that made me a competitive applicant. I will be forever grateful for their contribution to my career and education!”
The vision of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation is to ensure that every such child necessary college funding. Approximately 25,000 children have lost an active-duty parent during their term of military service. No centralized database exists of these families, and as a result, children who are eligible for our support can be missed. If you are a part of, or know of such a family, please reach out to us to see how we can support the need for educational funding.