Joy met Col. Tom Manion on her way home from the gym nine years ago, shortly after the death of his son, Travis.

“Although I’m no longer in uniform, I can still serve.” Service has always been in Terrence’s DNA.

Chris has his parents to thank for introducing him to a life of service “I remember being 12 years old and going and helping hurricane victims in the Caribbean build...

I finally caught up with the man wearing the Travis Manion shirt. I reached out my hand and tapped him on the shoulder.

Pictured are two of the 5k race leaders with TMF staff member. Pictured from left to right are: Hannah Devlin, Josh Jabin and Kyle Kutney

“Never give up hope. When you’re given that chance, fight like Hell to make the most of it. People can help you, but nobody can do it for you.

Robert Bock, San Diego, CA

What Legacy Means to Me: “If people remember me as someone that put others first and was a Man for Others…that would be the legacy I would like to have and that I strive to obtain.”

My Role Model: Brendan Looney, US Navy SEAL, KIA September 21st, 2010

Growing up, I thought my Dad was the meanest person ever. It felt like I spent a lot of my time being punished for something every day. As I got older and matured, I began to understand that he wasn’t punishing me.