The internet and social media are influencing the landscape of human connection and communication at breakneck speed. Some of these influences are an amazing blessing, and one of those (Facebook) is the reason I found and connected with Jim Retzke of Fallen Soldiers March. I have been a trauma counselor for over thirty years. I […]

The non-stop combat that our service members have been involved in since September 11, 2001 has taken a significant toll on many of our selfless combat veterans. Dealing with the emotional trauma of PTSD is every bit as difficult, and often times more difficult, than dealing with the physical injuries sustained in battle. Fallen Soldiers […]

Tony “T-Rat” Ratagick, President of U.S Military Vets MC TN Section 8 Chapter   Endorsement I met Jim Retzke at an event in Lebanon Tennessee. He was clearly passionate about Fallen Soldiers March mission and I let him know that my Brotherhood of Veterans were looking for an organization we could get behind and support. […]

Lieutenant General Dennis D. Cavin, U.S. Army Retired ENDORSEMENT STATEMENT Today our nation has been in continual combat for over fifteen years.  This war has taken a huge toll on our young men and women.  Our Armed Forces have the best and most responsive medical care imaginable.  Service men and women survive today, who in previous […]

Melissa Riley, Ph.D ENDORSEMENT STATEMENT “I fully endorse Fallen Soldiers March. I have worked in the field of behavioral health on local, state and national levels since for 18 years. I have been a K9 handler and trainer for 17 years. I have seen first hand the incredible difference that having a dog in your […]

Ken Lyons, Service Dogs of Florida ENDORSEMENT STATEMENT “I first became aware of FSM several years ago when they requested information about Service Dogs, the application process, demand/shortage, waiting lists and the severe lack of funding in the community for them. Their goal of helping Veterans, and Service Dogs in general by fund-raising, helps the […]