About MVF
Testimonials
Words from Gold Star and Surviving families, Ambassadors, sponsors and competitors who support Memorial Valor Foundation.
“Casey and I are overwhelmed with the generosity and overall care your foundation provides for Gold Star families. We are honored to have been a small part of your Memorial Valor 3 Gun. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
Casey and Ruthie Bednarzyk
“First let me tell you, as a Gold Star Sibling, I have never ever known of an organization to care for a Gold Star Sibling as you have done! Imagine my surprise Christmas morning when I opened email to see a gift card from Memorial Valor Foundation!”
Judy C. Campbell, Proud Sister of SPC Keith Allen Campbell
“Thank you for the gift and for still thinking of us and honoring Cole. You all do amazing work. Merry Christmas and God bless!!”
Rachael Condiff, honoring Cole
“Thank You for your generous gift and thank you for remembering Green Beret SSG Kevin J McEnroe”
Brian McEnroe, honoring Green Beret SSG Kevin J McEnroe
“Thank you so much for this gift. We are so grateful for all you have done and continue to do.”
The Cribben Family
“Thank you so much for thinking of me and my family during the holiday season. I hope everyone at the Memorial Valor Foundation is doing well!”
Jenna Kemp Klarner
“Thank you for the generous gift. We will put it to good use! We hope your Christmas is beautiful and your new year brings many blessings.”
Krista Simpson Anderson & Family
“Thank you so much, what a pleasant surprise. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season, and a 2026 filled with many blessings and good health.”
Brittanie Hawkins
“Thank you so much! You guys are amazing and so thoughtful! Merry Christmas!”
Danielle Marketta
“This was unexpected. Thank you so much and I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and an amazing New Year.”
Amy Griffin
“I appreciate this special gift!”
Joann Yost
“Thank You so much for this Christmas gift!”
Dawn McFaul
“To every sponsor, shooter and volunteer: thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your generosity directly impacted our family during our hardest moments.”
Ard Family
“Brian lived his life with intensity and courage. Seeing the shooters push themselves on his dedicated stage at the 3 Gun match was a beautiful and fitting tribute to his memory.”
Bill Family
“The brotherhood and support here is genuine. You don’t just attend an event; you become part of the Memorial Valor Foundation family for life.”
Border Family
“Matthew ‘Kyle’ Evans loved his country and his Special Forces teammates. Memorial Valor Foundation honors his memory with dignity, class and true military reverence.”
Evans Family
“The outpouring of support and love we felt at the Memorial match gave us so much comfort knowing our hero is never forgotten. Seeing hundreds of patriots shooting in honor of our son moved our hearts beyond words.”
Gold Star and Surviving family member
“Trevor gave his all in combat. The Memorial Valor Foundation gives their all to make sure Gold Star families are cherished and supported. Thank you for everything you do.”
Graves Family
“The love shown to our children at the event was overwhelming. Seeing Kerry’s photo held high with pride reminds us that his sacrifice will never be forgotten.”
Kemp Family
“To see Matt’s name and story presented with so much honor, reverence and love gives our family immense strength. Thank you to everyone who shoots, sponsors and organizes these memorial matches.”
McClintock Family
“The Memorial Valor Foundation treated our family like royalty from the moment we arrived. Knowing Kevin’s sacrifice is celebrated by so many patriotic Americans fills our hearts.”
McEnroe Family
“Pedro’s story of valor lives on through this foundation. We are deeply grateful for the continuous support provided to Gold Star families year after year.”
Munoz Family
“Ryan’s sacrifice in Afghanistan was heavy on our hearts for years, but MVF gave us a space to celebrate his life alongside people who truly understand.”
Savard Family
“Reymund’s legacy as a Green Beret lives on through the generosity of this community. Thank you Memorial Valor Foundation for lifting up our family and keeping his memory strong.”
Transfiguracion Family
“Chris dedicated his life to serving his country and his teammates. Memorial Valor Foundation keeps his spirit alive and ensures his children always know how much their father was cherished.”
Vallejo Family
“The dedication of the volunteers, shooters and sponsors at Memorial 3 Gun is unmatched anywhere in the shooting sports community. We are bound by a shared solemn duty: to ensure no Gold Star family ever walks alone.”
Jeffrey Abraham
“Memorial 3 Gun was again, another phenomenal experience. Volunteering for the Gold Star Families is worth it every year.”
Josh
“It was truly an honor to be meeting the gold star families of the fallen soldiers that each stage was dedicated to. It’s been an outstanding year of shooting and I can say there’s no better match in the country.”
Michael
“There is no event quite like Memorial 3 Gun. From the morning opening ceremony to the final stage, every round fired is in honor of courage, sacrifice and memory.”
Michael Berger
“Here’s the deal. Memorial 3 Gun is the best match in the world. The cause, the people. The sponsors, the toys. Everything. All of it. Great is an understatement. Thanks for everything.”
Phil
“Serving as an Ambassador for the Memorial Valor Foundation allows me to directly touch the lives of Gold Star families. Every match, every donation, every handshake carries real weight and honors the legacy of our fallen brothers in arms.”
Varick Beise
“Partnering with MVF is one of our proudest honors each year. Watching world-class competitors use their passion for shooting to raise hundreds of thousands for Gold Star families is truly inspiring.”
Atlas Gunworks
“Memorial 3 Gun isn’t just about 3 gun. It’s about remembering our fallen and honoring them and their families. You gave your life for our country and freedom. A thank you will never be enough.”
Mission 22
“We are proud to support the Memorial Valor Foundation. Supporting Gold Star families and commemorating Special Operations heroes is core to who we are as a tactical training community.”
Raven Advisory / Gryphon Group
“The Memorial Valor Foundation demonstrates the highest level of commitment and transparency in serving the Green Beret and Special Operations community. We are honored to partner with them.”
Special Forces Charitable Trust
“Working together with Memorial Valor Foundation allows us to double down on our mission to support Special Operations Forces personnel and their families. Never forget, never back down.”
Special Ops Xcursions
“Crafting custom commemorative firearms for the MVF raffles and matches is our privilege. Every dollar raised directly changes lives for Gold Star families.”
Staccato 2011
“Sponsoring a dedicated honoree stage at Memorial 3 Gun is the highest ROI in purpose-driven marketing. Our team attends every year and proudly supports MVF.”
Tactical Defense Solutions
“Running stages at Memorial 3 Gun is the highlight of our shooting calendar. Working 12-hour days on the range feels light when you look into the eyes of the Gold Star families on site.”
Carolina 3-Gun Range Officers
“I had the honor and privilege to run stage 8 at the Memorial 3 Gun this weekend honoring one of America’s greatest, James Patton. Honoring James was extra special to me this year because he was nominated by one of his teammates that is someone I admire and look up to as a shooter and all around great man. I tried to run every competitor fairly and evenly across the board in a way that would be worthy of honoring this great American that we remembered this weekend along with 9 others that paid the ultimate sacrifice! I know one thing for sure he would be proud of the way his loved ones shot his stage!!!! His whole family is full of bad asses that’s for sure!!!!!”
Patrick
“Buying raffle tickets and donating to MVF is the most direct way we can say thank you to the men who gave everything for our safety. Proud to support this foundation every year!”
Sarah M.
“The Navy Marksmanship Team, Marine Corps Shooting Team, Air Force Action Shooting Team and US Army Marksmanship Unit all participated in the Memorial 3 Gun match honoring fallen Special Operations Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and their surviving families.”
US Navy Action Shooting Team
“Working behind the scenes to coordinate lodging, transportation and gifts for over 30 Gold Star family members is the most rewarding work I have ever done.”
Volunteer Staff
“I bought two raffle tickets to support Gold Star families with zero expectation of winning. Winning the Defender was amazing, but knowing where the ticket money went was the true prize!”
2024 Can-Am Defender Winner
“Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with active duty Special Forces operators, Navy SEALs and MARSOC Marines on the firing line while remembering their fallen brothers is an unforgettable honor.”
Dan K.
“I’ve shot matches all across North America, but nothing compares to the atmosphere at Memorial 3 Gun. The stage briefings read the hero citations before you step up to shoot—it brings chills every time.”
David R.
“The Memorial Valor Golf Tournament was top-tier. Great course, amazing camaraderie and knowing every stroke helps a Gold Star family makes it the best tournament of the year.”
Golf Tournament Competitor
“As a veteran who lost brothers in combat, attending Memorial 3 Gun brings healing that is hard to explain in words. Thank you to the board and staff for creating this sanctuary of remembrance.”
Marine Force Recon Veteran
“Shooting for a purpose higher than yourself changes the entire experience. Walking up to each stage and reading about the fallen warrior it honors puts everything in perspective. This foundation does extraordinary work.”