Our Walk Among Heroes team has truly ‘walked the walk,’ and we’re honored to share our experiences and knowledge with you.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to ensure that no hero will ever be forgotten. Millions of brave men and women sacrificed their lives to preserve & protect the greatest privilege on earth: freedom. As our heroes grow older, it is our duty to ensure that these stories are preserved, celebrated and passed forward to future generations.
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As the number of living veterans continues to dwindle with each passing year, the chance to hear their first-hand accounts and learn from their experiences becomes increasingly precious. These individuals, who fought for freedom and sacrificed so much for their country, offer a unique perspective that cannot be found in history books or documentaries. As our heroes grow older, it is our duty to ensure that these stories are preserved, celebrated and passed forward to future generations.
We owe our World War II veterans - and all our veterans - a debt we can never fully repay. Through experiences and interactions with our heroes, in the places they fought, we strive to educate our society on their service and sacrifice.
If you would like to make a donation to assist our mission of returning World War II Veterans to battlefields around the world, please click the below link.
SUPPORT OUR HEROES
On the front lines, brave men and women fought for our freedom. They set aside their everyday lives, facing immense challenges to protect our ideals and national security. Now, it's our turn to show gratitude.
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Contributing to Walk Among Heroes is more than an act of generosity; it's a recognition of these warriors' sacrifices. Your donation provides crucial support, from medical care and rehabilitation to housing and educational assistance for veterans.
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Remember: our freedom was won through the courage of these soldiers. Donating means honoring this commitment, ensuring their efforts are remembered and valued. Your help has a real impact, improving the lives of those who dedicated everything to our nation.
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Donate today and become an essential part of a veteran's journey. Join us in this noble and crucial cause. Your contribution makes a difference.
Thank you!
EXPERIENCES
OUR TEAM
JEFF WELLS
Jeff Wells is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran, president of Walk Among Heroes, and founder of WISH for OUR HEROES. Jeff served in the U.S. Army from 2001-2009. In 2009, following the passing of his father, Jeff founded Wish for Our Heroes to assist military families with basic needs. To date, the charity has provided more than $30 million in assistance to 40,000 military families. Jeff has studied military history for more than 25 years and has published two books. Jeff also hosts the Walk Among Heroes podcast, focused on interviewing World War II Veterans. He has also led countless tours throughout Normandy and other parts of Europe.
Our Walk Among Heroes team has truly ‘walked the walk,’ and we’re honored to share our experiences and knowledge with you.
MICHAEL (MIKE) TARR SR
Mike Tarr grew up in rural Illinois and enlisted in the US Army immediately following high school. Mike served 26 years in the Army, spanning 10 different duty stations all over the globe, with combat deployments to Kosovo and Iraq, before retiring as a First Sergeant. Since retirement, Mike has shifted focus to many passions that keep him busy such as volunteering with Wish For Our Heroes, teaching military history, and leading battlefield tours of Normandy and other historic locations. Mike also serves on the township planning board and teaches new motorcycle riders the basic rider safety course.
CLÁUDIA REINERT
Head of Marketing and founder of Reinert Merketing. Cláudia Reinert is a brazilian journalist specializing in corporate communications, digital marketing, content strategy and social media. Completely passionate about the history of the Second World War, she joined the Walk Among Heroes team with the powerful commitment of using social media to educate and engage the public. So that they get to know real heroes and don't forget their inspiring stories.
PODCAST
‘Walk Among Heroes’ is a podcast that presents real stories from the bravest men and women in the world, real military heroes. Jeff Wells, Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, hosts a military hero on his show each week, as these incredible heroes tell their stories, unedited and in their own words.