“I Didn’t See a Correlation Between Kayaking and Mental Health” At times everyone struggles. At Heroes on the Water, we are honored to serve those who step up and ensure […]
To honor the Army Medic who helped save his life, Jason Austin sent his Purple Heart into space. On April 13, 2007, SFC Jason Austin, U.S. Army (Ret), was a […]
As we celebrate Independence Day, the subject of freedom is top of mind. Everyone has a different idea of freedom, which is exactly what the men and women fought for […]
“Today the military cannot ignore 22 suicides a day. We come home, but never leave the war zone.” ~Eli Thomas When Eli Thomas was in training for the National Guard […]
“Military life throws some doozies at you and you have to stay strong to power through it.” We have all been talking a lot about the “new normal” and life […]
Remembering a man who protected our communities and led many other officers to do the same – Deputy Kenneth Maltby – Eastland County Sheriff’s Office, Texas End of Watch Wednesday, [...]
Thanksgiving is often the time we pause and focus on what we have to be grateful for, but where does that leave us the rest of the year? Amber Helms, […]
In our first two installments of Operation Double Dip, we covered how Jim Dolan took a hobby and with a few dedicated friends, founded a non-profit that has a presence […]
Jim Dolan, founder of Heroes on the Water, was both surprised and elated that he and a group of friends were able to turn their hobby into a life-saving organization. […]
When Heroes on the Water started 13 years ago, it was because a group of enthusiastic, like-minded people decided to do something amazing with their favorite hobby – kayak fishing. […]
Getting to Know HOW’s COB Dave Winston loved the outdoors from an early age, starting with fishing and crabbing on the Jersey Shore and moving to hunting as a young […]
Marrying his high school sweetheart, Sylvia, and looking at his future, Danny Hernandez did not plan on a military career. Four children and two military careers later, with a son […]
When Carry the Load decided to launch a Midwest Relay, Amber Helms was absolutely ready to step up. Not because she is Director of Operations for Heroes on the Water, […]
“Don’t let your story end in a negative way, through self-medication or worse.” ~Sergeant First Class Marco Garcia Loss of purpose – a common thread among veterans who had to […]
At first glance, REDLEE / SCS, Inc. is a successful facilities management company. Dig a little deeper and you find a rich family history. What is not obvious is the […]
When Monte and Robin LeBlanc met at a 200-mile race in Texas, neither had any idea they would fall in love. And they certainly had no idea they would experience […]
The images of heroes returning from combat is powerful. Videos all over the internet show surprise returns. There is the brother who surprises his younger sibling while reading his Who […]
When the world watched as events of 9/11 unfolded, the cultural climate changed. People both near to and far from the tragedy struggled to cope with what they saw. Collective […]
