Virginia Beach Fallen Heroes (VBFH) is a group of volunteers from Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding
communities. VBFH members have come together to dedicate their time and efforts to raise money for the families of
our fallen Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEAL), Special Boat Operators, and support personnel.

On August 6, 2011, an elite team of SEALs, Army Special Operations aviators and a service dog were aboard a
Chinook helicopter – call sign Extortion 1 7 – was shot down in Afghanistan while on a mission to rescue U.S. troops
pinned down in combat. All 38 men aboard and the dog were killed.

 

This tragedy rocked the local Naval Special Warfare community prompting the formation of a volunteer group to raise
money for immediate family support (the original VBFH crew). In just FIVE weeks VBFH put on its first event &
ended up with $60,000 in donations to benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation. The VBFH never looked back.

 

The VBFH is proud to have teamed up with The UDT/SEAL Foundation and the National Navy SEAL Museum to
raise money to help the SEALS and their families. We have donated money directly to families of fallen heroes,
Spike’s K9 Fund to buy a vest and pay medical bills for a Virginia Beach Police K9 Officer, to SEALKIDS, Inc. to
help families that need educational assistance. We have expanded our charter to include local Virginia Beach Naval
Special Warfare, First Responders, Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, and all Military branches that put their
lives on the line for us.

 

Mission Statement

 

We understand that unfortunate events happened to the brave heroes who unselfishly defend our freedoms. Their
sacrifices sometimes come at the cost of their very lives and this is a small way to honor them by contributing to their
families’ well-being.

 

Our mission is to provide support and assistance to Virginia Beach Naval Special Warfare, First Responders and other
branches of the military.

 

Check us out at www.vbfh.org or https://www.facebook.com/VBFallenHeroes/

 

The VBFH is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, so your donation is tax deductible. We are an all-volunteer
organization. Our tax ID is 47-3319316

 

Our 13th annual FREEDOMFEST event will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at State Military Reservation
in Virginia Beach. We will be having the Navy SEAL Capabilities Demonstration, and this will be the only event of
the year in this area.

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If you need more information, call VBFH Sponsorship manager/ board member:
Care Hughes 757-481-2965
SponsorsVBVF@gmail.com

 

Thank you,
VBFH Board of Directors and Volunteers