Hear from our past recipients and others we have influenced:
“I was very surprised and honored to receive such a personal, meaningful scholarship and medal. I am looking forward to carrying my humble attitude of service into college and beyond. This scholarship reminded me of the proper attitude to have in life.”
--Katrina Gucinski, 2011 Ron Sager Scholarship of Honor recipient
“This scholarship will be a big financial help for all of my college expenses. It also means that grieving parents saw me worth of a scholarship in their child’s name and that means so much to me. Thank you.”
--Elexsis Blum, 2011 Nichole Frye Scholarship of Honor recipient
“Knowing Brian’s passion for life has inspired me to give everything I have into whatever I do. I now have a greater appreciation for my family, friends and the people around me. I hope you know that I will remember Brian and your family for the rest of my life. I can’t thank you enough for this scholarship and honor. “
--Nikhitha Murali, 2011 Brian LaViolette Scholarship Recipient
“Thank you for the generous Robert C. Safford Scholarship. It is an honor to receive this scholarship. It will help me greatly when I attend college this fall. I sincerely appreciate your help. I am very excited and look forward to pursuing a degree in business at UW-Oshkosh this fall”
--Zachary Westenberg, 2011 Robert C. Safford recipient
“I met your Dad on a plane back from Prague and had a great time talking about the work the foundation is doing. I was inspired and humbled. I was energized and optimistic about life no matter what hardship one goes through”.
--Zoubair Esseghaier
“I am honored to be the Oconto recipient of ‘The Journey is the Reward Scholarship”. I would just like to say thank you because your generous support is not only allowing me to go to college at UW-Milwaukee but has given me inspiration. Brian’s story is a touching one and has certainly touched my heart. Every day I strive to be as great as I can and I always remember that “The Journey is the Reward”.
--Kylateia Farrar, “The Journey is the Reward” Scholarship recipient, Oconto High 2011
“Thank you very much for everything. Being the recipient of this year’s scholarship was one of the most humbling and honorable moments of my life. I plan on using the money to help pay for books and tuition next year. I plan on keeping in touch and would like to possibly help contribute to the fund in the future. Thank you so much for everything.”
--Jonathan Hartzel, 2011 Eric McColley Scholarship recipient
“Receiving the John Bradley Scholarship of Honor is a great privilege. I am very thankful to the Bradley family for presenting this opportunity to me. This award will help me pay for my studies in aerospace engineering at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, where I will also participate in the Air Force ROTC.”
--Elizabeth Seitz, John Bradley Scholarship of Honor recipient, 2011
“ I am honored to receive the Scholarship of Honor for Jesse Thiry. This scholarship means so much to me. I believe that the community is learning that America is the land of the free because of the brave. Receiving the scholarship means so much to me and I am grateful that your work allows many students to receive scholarships.”
--Elizabeth Jerabek, 2011 Jesse Thiry Scholarship of Honor recipient
“I would like to thank you and the Brian LaViolette Scholarship program. It is an honor to have been selected to receive the scholarship of honor. This scholarship will be helpful and will be used towards my future goals at the UW-Oshkosh criminal justice program.”
--Tyler Smith, 2011 Ryan Jerabek Scholarship of Honor recipient
“I realized that Danny was a model for who I want to be: a person of honor and courage with a sense of duty and desire to serve. I can look to Danny’s character as an example to set the standards in my life. For success is not what you possess but what you give to others. As I look forward to the future, I will do my best to keep the honor of the Dietz family and the Brian LaViolette foundation. Thank you for this opportunity.”
--Matthew Rayl, 2011 Danny Dietz Scholarship of Honor
“This scholarship is very important to me because it honors a hero from my hometown. Corporal Joseph Welke was a brave warrior that I truly admire. I aspire to serve my country as Joe did, and I wish to be as brave and valiant as Joe was.”
--Adam Brubakken, 2011 Joe Welke Scholarship of Honor recipient
“Thank you for choosing me for the Above and Beyond Scholarship. It was a great honor. When I get back from basic training, I’ll be sure to let you know how it was. I’ll do my best for you and our country in the Army.”
--Landon James, Above and Beyond Scholarship recipient 2011
“The whole scholarship is an honor to receive. It was such a blessing to be able to shake the hand of and receive the medal from Isaiah Hunt’s brother. The scholarship helps so much for my future finances and I am extremely thankful for that. Thank you so much for everything and may God bless your Foundation.”
--Richard Fischl, 2011 Isaiah Hunt Scholarship of Honor recipient
“…I will go above and beyond to be the best nurse I can be and do my part in making a difference in the world. I will continue to be an active member of my community through volunteering and being a leader. You really have made a huge difference in my life, and opened so many doors for me. I cannot say thank you enough, but in return, I will do everything to make you proud.”
--Krista Burke, 2011 Ben Edinger Scholarship of Honor recipient
“I am humbled and honored to receive this award and excited to learn and grow and hopefully continue in the Warrior Battalion’s tradition of exemplary service as an Army Officer”
--James C. Mahoney, Nainoa Hoe Scholarship of Honor recipient 2011
“It was not only the financial aid of the scholarship, but the sincere encouragement of the award ceremony that gave me a boost of inspiration integrally helpful in undertaking the endeavor. Thank you so much for everything you do.”
--Margaret Viola, 2011 Tom Hudner Scholarship of Honor recipient