When Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew Marye and his wife, Justine, learned the jarring news that Matthew would have to leave the Navy sooner than expected because of medical reasons, they were understandably nervous. After serving for 12 years, Matthew and his family barely had time to plan where they would live after moving out … Continued
Caregiver Finds Camaraderie as Hearts of Valor Group Leader Cristy Kirwin’s husband, Army Sgt. Walter “Tom” Kirwin, spent more than 20 years serving his country. First, in the late 1980s in the Army National Guard, then in the Army beginning in 1993. But by 2009, injuries sustained during IED blasts and combat tours in Iraq … Continued
Jessi Faue was buying her daughters gummy bears at a gas station earlier this year when the cashier said, “Is that your car? It’s smoking.” As flames several feet high followed the smoke, Jessi’s Army veteran instincts kicked in. She raced out of the gas station to her 2007 GMC Acadia. Two of her three … Continued
Chenita Hickman’s life changed drastically on May 14, 2019. While sitting in a car at an intersection, a drunk driver slammed into her vehicle. A back injury and back spasms triggered a medical evaluation board. After 20 years in the military, Chenita knew her time was coming to an end. She first joined the U.S. … Continued
