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Gray builds a relationship

with Fallen Patriots

Over the past 35 years, it’s estimated that nearly 20,000 Tyler Overcash, Corporate
children have been left behind by troops killed in the line of duty. Partnership Officer with
After experiencing the grief that accompanies the loss of a spouse Children of Fallen Patriots
and parent, many families struggle to make ends meet with the Foundation, expanded on
financial impact of their loss. In 2002, David Kim was inspired the goals they have for
to found Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation in honor of his Gray’s support.
friend and fallen patriot, Sergeant William Delaney Gibbs. Upon “So far, Fallen Patriots has
his death in the line of duty, Gibbs left behind a young wife and identified over 9,000 children [of
unborn daughter. parents killed in the line of duty]
Since its inception, Fallen Patriots has grown in its mission to and have awarded over $34
extend peace of mind to families who have lost a loved one by million in scholarships to over
providing college scholarships for families in all 50 states, and 1,700 students,” said Tyler. “As 5
in all branches of the military. Since there is no government- a result of this partnership with Gray, 64 Fallen Patriot scholars will
maintained database for the children of military members, Fallen be directly funded throughout their 4 year education. 100% of the
Patriots works independently to find them and help them continue support from Gray will go directly to these students. The goal of
their education. this partnership is to ensure these students graduate debt-free,
When Gray, Inc. began the process of picking a new company and also allow them to learn more about Gray and their people.
charity – its third one since starting the program – the majority of “Fallen Patriots provides holistic care to their scholars by
team members said they would like to support veterans and their supporting them with college preparation in high school to
families. After three years of donating to Save A Warrior and being internship and career opportunities during and after college. To do
impacted by the resulting relationship, they were inspired to find a this, Fallen Patriots facilitates opportunities for career exploration
similar organization. in the form of career symposiums with our partners, as well as
Ultimately, the company selected Fallen Patriots knowing its opportunities for professional growth and development in the form
culture reflects Gray’s own. Gray’s selection committee was of internship and job placements with our partners. Many of our
impressed by the passion of the people they met within Fallen students are still figuring out what career path they desire, and this
Patriots, many of whom served in the military or came to the partnership will open new doors and opportunities.”
organization after losing their own parent in the line of duty. As Gray is very honored to partner with Children of Fallen Patriots
a testament to both cultures, each company has the goal of Foundation by donating a portion of our profits over the next three
developing a lasting relationship that goes beyond cutting a years. For more information about the organization, please visit
check. Gray would especially enjoy hosting interns as a result of fallenpatriots.org.
the partnership.

Fallen Patriots either the Treasury Department or the
Federal Reserve. “I believe my dad would
Student Success be very proud of the person I’ve become.
I’ve worked really hard to get where I
Story am today, and I’m prepared to continue
working hard to complete college and to
take advantage of all of the opportunities
On August 20, 2005, U.S. Navy I’ve been given.”
Captain Patrick Lyman Foster passed “Fallen Patriots has already helped me
away. His son, Patrick Jr. remembers him and my Mom tremendously by defraying
as his hero. “My dad spent over thirty part of the cost of my tuition and the
years on active duty and in the reserves purchase of a laptop. I am extremely
which he would tell you was the best job grateful to Fallen Patriots for this.” Nearly
he ever had and the one he is most proud 20,000 military children have lost a
of,” said Patrick Jr. parent in the line of duty over the past
With the help of Fallen Patriots, Patrick 35 years. Fallen Patriots is working to
Jr. is studying finance at Georgetown identify and support every child in need
University. After graduation he hopes to through raising funds and awareness of
begin a career with the government at the mission.