Why HFH?
At Horns for Heroes, we understand that life after the military can be challenging for many veterans. That’s why we have made it our mission to provide much-needed assistance to those who have sacrificed so much for our nation. By purchasing our branded products, you are not only getting a one-of-a-kind item but also giving back to those who have selflessly given their all.
Every product sold on our website goes towards supporting veterans in need. From financial aid for housing and medical expenses to job training and mental health services, your donation helps us make a significant impact in the lives of these brave men and women.
Join us in showing gratitude towards our veterans by donating today. Your contribution will not only make a positive difference in their lives but also serve as a reminder that their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
The Why Behind Horns For Heroes (HFH)
In 1970 Ben suffered a serious leg injury playing high school football that left him in a cast for 8 months with pins in his leg. In 1971 he was drafted by the army for the Vietnam Conflict which after two physicals the doctors rejected his admittance.
Ben’s father was an Air Force radio operator in WWII and Ben’s wife Sherry’s father Jack served in both the Army and the Navy. Her brothers Mike and Greg both served in the Navy.
Chance Phelps Memorial Scholarship Fund
In 1996 while running Barto Collectable Ben hired two high school students by the name of Chance and Kelly Phelps to hand paint custom wildlife hat pins. Their father John Phelps is a famous artist. After 9-11, both decided to follow in their father’s (John Phelps) footsteps and join the military. Kelly became Petty Officer 2nd Class and Lance Corporal Chance Phelps was killed in action in Iraq on April 9th, 2004. Shortly after HBO made a movie called “Taking Chance” starring Kevin Bacon which won a Golden Globe Award.
This year the Horns for Heroes Foundation set up the first annual $2,500 Chance Phelps Memorial Scholarship fund with honoring a Dubois High School graduating senior. The scholarship this year was awarded to Gavin Clouse who is Wyoming’s first graduate to be accepted into the U.S. Space Force Program. Chance Phelps father John Phelps and mother Gretchen Mack presented Gavin with the award.
Ben and Sherry made custom hat pins for the Doolittle Raiders in 2002 for their 60th reunion and received four thank you letters from the remaining 12 Raiders. One was from Dick Cole who was the last remaining survivor at age 103 and had the honor to meet him this year and receive a Doolittle Challenge coin from him along with a photo.
In 2016, Ben started the Horns for Heroes foundation
Because of Ben and Sherry’s families’ military service affiliation with John and Chance Phelps, along with the Halo for Freedom Warrior Foundation and other Veterans over the years and hearing their stories along with discovering 23 Veterans commit suicide every day he knew he needed to figure out a way to help. In 2016 he started the 501C3 Horns for Heroes Foundation.
