Jason Livingston U.S. Navy and U.S. Army SSG Jason Livingston was born in Mattoon, Illinois, and raised in Illinois. Growing up, Livingston enjoyed doing many outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and camping. […]
Carlos Torres Jr. United States Army Sergeant First Class Carlos Torres Jr. has dedicated his life to serving his country, his family, and his community. Born with a passion for sports and adventure, […]
William Brooks United States Army National Guard Sergeant William Brooks grew up in Southaven, Mississippi to a close-knit family where he developed a deep appreciation for friendship, community, and the values of […]
Michael Wessel Lieutenant Firefighter Paramedic Michael Wessel’s story is one of resilience, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to serving others. Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, as the middle of […]
Michael Gaynor III United States Army E4 Specialist Michael Gaynor III was born in Tacoma, Washington, and raised in New York. Growing up, he loved sports, playing the guitar, and anything that had […]
Matthew Hannon United States Marine Corps E-5 Sergeant Matthew Christie Hannon was born in Portsmouth Virginia Naval Hospital and grew up in Philadelphia, PA. His childhood was filled with blessings; he was […]
John David Wynne June 3, 2025 Statement on the Passing of John David Wynne It is with great sadness that the Tunnel to Towers Foundation hears of the passing of our dear friend […]
William Isiah Stewart Jr. United States Army Sergeant William Isiah Stewart Jr. was born in Charleston, South Carolina and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina. His family was very tight-knit and loving, full of quality […]
Omar Avila United States Army Sergeant Omar Avila was raised in Brownsville, Texas and joined the U.S. Army in 2004 as an Infantryman, deploying to Iraq in 2007. On May 14, 2007, […]
Andy Keith Kingsley United States Army Specialist Andy Keith Kingsley was born in Ft. Lewis, Washington and raised in various parts of the world, including Korea, Mannheim, Germany, Ft. Devens, Massachusetts, Gardner, Massachusetts, […]
John Paul Munoz-Ramirez United States Marine Corps Corporal John Paul Munoz-Ramirez was born in San Jose, Costa Rica, to a family that frequently moved due to his father’s job. He spent his childhood […]
Kevin Brugaletta San Francisco Police Department Rangemaster Sergeant Kevin Brugaletta was born in Petaluma, California. After his mother passed away when he was nine years old, he grew up in Petaluma alongside […]
Jesus “Chuy” Vasquez Jr. United States Marine Corps Sergeant Jesus “Chuy” Vasquez Jr. was born and raised in East Los Angeles, California alongside his younger sister. His father passed away when Vasquez was just […]
Urbano Rodriguez Jr. Denton Police Department Patrol Officer Urbano Rodriguez Jr. was born and raised in Seguin, Texas. He grew up a middle child with two sisters and enjoyed playing golf, attending shop […]
Jaime Morales United States Marine Corps Corporal and Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy Jaime Morales was born in Colombia and grew up in Florida. His childhood was hectic, albeit fun, as he enjoyed […]
Wade Palmer Montana Highway Patrol State Trooper Wade Palmer was born and raised in Missoula, Montana. His childhood was typical, as he loved to play video games, football, ride bikes, hunt, and […]
James “Carl” Sampson United States Army Sergeant James “Carl” Sampson was born in Picayune, Mississippi and raised in the small town of Salem, Mississippi. The eldest of three boys, he and his younger […]
Sean Acker New Jersey State Trooper Sergeant First Class Sean William Acker was born in Abington, Pennsylvania and raised in Howell Township, New Jersey alongside his older brother, Jimmy, and his younger […]
Saheed Hamid United States Army Sergeant Major E9 Saheed Hamid was born in Georgetown, Guyana. He is the oldest of three sons to parents who were skilled tailors. However, dreaming of more […]
Michael McCutchan New York State Attorney General’s Office Detective Michael McCutchan was born in Roslyn, New York and raised in Mineola, New York, along with his three older siblings, Tom, Kathy, and […]
Bret Menard United States Army Specialist Bret Jacob Menard was born in New Iberia, Louisiana and was raised by his mother in a single parent household. As a child Menard was extremely […]
Jerry Wayne Padgett II United States Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jerry Wayne Padgett II was born in Odessa, Texas and raised in Canoga Park, California. Growing up, Padgett could be found spending most […]
Jack Fanning United States Air Force Special Operations Combat Controller Jack Fanning joined the military in 1997 and prospered in a pipeline of vigorous schools, including Combat Dive School, Air Traffic Control […]
Dustin Magner United States Army Sergeant First Class Dustin Magner was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and raised in rural northeast Oklahoma, attending middle and high school in Prue, Oklahoma. He describes […]
Brian Frank Illinois State Police Trooper Brian Frank was born and raised in Oak Forest, Illinois. He grew up with his mother, his father, and his older sister, Erin. Brian was very […]
Laurie Wood United States Navy Corporal and Norfolk Sheriff’s Officer Laurie Wood was born in Plattsburgh, New York and raised in the small town of Peru, New York. Her childhood was fun, […]
David Christopher United States Army Captain David Neil Christopher was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and was raised there until the age of eight before relocating with his family to Northern Alabama and […]
Andres Gonzalez Jr. New Orleans Police Department Police Officer 1 and Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff’s Office Deputy Andres Gonzalez Jr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and raised in Kenner, Louisiana. Gonzalez grew […]
Teddy Go Tan United States Navy Commander CDR Teddy Go Tan was born in Manila, Philippines. He is the fourth of six children, born to parents who instilled in him and his siblings […]
Cory Muzzy United States Army Sergeant Cory Jason Muzzy was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was raised mostly in Greenville, Michigan. As a child, Muzzy enjoyed playing outside with friends, playing video […]
