What is the mission of Children of Fallen Heroes?

The mission of Children of Fallen Heroes is to provide support, education, and healing for the surviving children and spouses of fallen Military, Special Operations (SOF), and First Responders (Fire, Police, EMS). We deliver this through STEAM-based programs and retreats at our 82-acre campus in Vass, NC.

How does Children of Fallen Heroes support Special Operations families?

Children of Fallen Heroes provides specialized support for the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community. Our Vass, NC campus offers equine therapy, drone flight, and leadership retreats specifically designed to honor the legacy of fallen Special Operators and support their families.

Does Children of Fallen Heroes include First Responders in their mission?

Yes. A core pillar of our mission is supporting the families of fallen First Responders, including Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and EMS. We provide these families with survival kits, educational scholarships, and access to our 82-acre STEAM and Retreat Campus.

Where is the Children of Fallen Heroes 82-acre campus located?

Our national STEAM and Retreat Campus is located on 82 acres in Vass, North Carolina. This campus serves as the permanent home for our Military, Special Operations, and First Responder community programs.

September 11, 2001 - 25 Years - Remember, Honor, Inspire

October 10–17, 2026 • Kendra Scott × Children of Fallen Heroes

Every Generation Needs a North Star.

Dolly Parton inspired Kendra Scott. Today, CFH Next Gen looks to Kendra as a North Star—a woman showing them how creativity, courage and giving back can help shape their future.

Kendra, you are our North Star.

A message from CFH Next Gen

Our young athletes helped design jewelry for this giveback campaign. Now their creativity can help open doors for more children to discover flight, STEAM and what’s possible.

Shop October 10–17 with GIVEBACK-CFH2026.
A percentage of purchases using our code supports Children of Fallen Heroes.

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Honoring Sacrifice. Building the Future.

America’s Campus for the Next Generation

82 Acres Secured. Constructing America's national campus for STEAM education, aviation, leadership development, and healing — serving military, first responder, and foster youth families.

A Permanent Home For

Military • First Responders • Foster Youth

Old Glory / 82nd Airborne Division All-American Chorus

CFH Dynamic Team • Kona 2026

Howie Did It!

First Place · HC Division · 9:56:00

Howie Sanborn completed the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship in Kona on October 10. We’re celebrating his determination, his support team, and the example he sets for the next generation.

Watch Howie’s Kona finish video.

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CFH By The Numbers

15,000+

Youth & Families Served

Platinum

GuideStar Transparency 2026

700K+

Veterans & First Responders in NC

Years of Impact

Acres Secured

2023

ICAS Pinnacle Platinum Performer of the Year
CFH Parachute Team

Global

Kona, Hawaii
2026 IRONMAN World Championship

Marseille, France
2026 FAI World Cup of Indoor Skydiving

Tryon, North Carolina
2018 FEI World Equestrian Games
Opening Ceremony

Champions

Howie Sanborn
2026 Kona IRONMAN Finisher

CFH Next Gen Dynamic Team
World Silver Medalists & National Champions

The Next Generation Campus

Infrastructure for Long-Term National Impact
An 82-acre master-planned campus built for education, leadership, and community resilience. Phase 1 development includes specialized STEAM & Robotics Labs, a Grass Strip Aviation Runway, an Indoor Skydiving Wind Tunnel, an Equine & Agricultural Center, and Outdoor Leadership Trails.

📌 VISITOR NOTICE: The CFH 82-Acre Campus is currently raw land under early site development and is not yet fully ADA/handicap accessible. For visitor safety, all on-site visits are strictly BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

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Corporate & Major Partnerships

Stories Behind the Mission

Why we do this

Service, family and perseverance connect these stories. They show why we honor those who came before us—and create opportunities for the young people coming next.

The daughter of Staff Sergeant Liam A. Flynn holds a framed photograph of her father.

Story 01

Flynn Field

A Gold Star family. A young soccer player. A Marine Raider’s legacy—and a field being built for the next generation.

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A framed keepsake from Paraclete XP: a child's drawing beside photographs of the boys flying in the wind tunnel and a tandem skydive.

Story 02

Art Before Flight

Two fallen heroes. Two families. One extraordinary moment where art, gratitude and flight helped shape the heart of CFH Next Gen.

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Whitaker’s sons — one serving as a firefighter, the other an avid outdoorsman and archer

Story 03

Whitaker Memorial Shoot

A Moore County firefighter’s legacy. A family’s strength. An 18-hole 3D archery event on the campus that brings a community together to remember a hero.

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Brandi and her children in flight suits and helmets, giving thumbs up at Paraclete XP.

Story 04

Tragedy Does Not Write the Final Chapter

A deputy’s service and sacrifice. A family’s resilience. From an unforgettable flight at Paraclete XP to the North Carolina Bar Exam—and a trail that will carry Keith’s name.

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Help Write the Next Chapter.

Your gift helps Children of Fallen Heroes create opportunities for families of fallen military members and first responders, foster youth, and the next generation. Help us continue connecting young people with education, mentorship and experiences that expand what’s possible.

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Mission Accomplished · As Seen on Golf Channel

Experience Inspires. The Next Generation Opens Doors.

The 2026 Liberty Cup at Liberty National Golf Club — honoring our fallen heroes and celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary.

Preview of the 2026 Liberty Cup video at Liberty National Golf Club

The Veteran Golfers Association brings veterans together through golf, fellowship and a shared commitment to service. Our partnership connects that spirit with the Children of Fallen Heroes mission: honoring sacrifice while helping young people discover what’s possible.

Veterans bring experience, leadership and perseverance. CFH Next Gen carries that example forward—using achievement, creativity and teamwork to help other children discover flight, STEAM and their own potential.

At the 2026 Liberty Cup, CFH joined the VGA, Liberty National Golf Club, Golf Channel, aviation partners and volunteers for a tribute to service and America’s 250th Anniversary.

Proud Partners

Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

The Liberty Cup brought together veterans, patriots, aviation professionals, volunteers, and families from across America to celebrate freedom while honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you to every individual and organization that made this historic event possible.

Are you a veteran who loves golf?

Find your next fairway, your next challenge, and a community that understands service. Become a member of the Veteran Golfers Association.

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