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Honor for Heroes
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Honor for Heroes
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Our Leadership Team
Our Story - Honor For Heroes
Our Story - 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
Julian Maddox - General Ambassador
Stephanie Chapman - General Ambassador
Stormie Gum - General Ambassador
Our Story - Honor For Heroes
Our Story - Honor For Heroes
Our Story - Honor For Heroes
After returning home from Iraq in 2004, Sergeant Matthew Hilley began a 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 equipmen
After returning home from Iraq in 2004, Sergeant Matthew Hilley began a 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 spent years writing letters and reaching out to leaders, scholars, and veterans in search of the wreckage. In 2012, after tireless efforts from people across the U.S. and Italy, the DUKW was finally found.
While pursuing this mission, Matthew discovered his passion for honoring service extended beyond his own family. He began taking on new projects such as renaming highways, working on monument projects, and advocating for better support and benefits for those who sacrifice the most. With help from his children, Michael and Anna, the work continued to grow.
Recognizing the vision was bigger than one person, Matthew founded Honor for Heroes on May 15, 2021. Its mission is to recognize, support, and memorialize all Heroes from the past and the present, while inspiring the next generation to carry that legacy forward.
Since its founding, Honor for Heroes has led numerous impactful projects and partnerships, including ongoing work with the Special Olympics and the broader Special Needs community.
From one family’s story of sacrifice grew a movement dedicated to ensuring no Hero is ever forgotten.
Our Mission Statement
Our Story - Honor For Heroes
Our Mission Statement
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Honoring the Brave, Supporting the Selfless, Remembering the Fallen. We are dedicated to recognizing, supporting, and memorializing all our heroes from the past and the present. Through advocacy, assistance, and remembrance, we shall ensure their dedication, sacrifices, and service are never forgotten.
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Pizza Buffet in Anderson SC has continued to be very generous to Honor for Heroes! We are so happy to continue our partnership with Pizza Buffet. Please show them some support by visiting their restaurant!
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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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