David Hatfield Scholarship of Honor
United States Marine Corps Master Sgt, Jerome D. Hatfield, 36, Dry Fork, VA
David Hatfield graduated from Tunstall High School in Dry Fork, Virginia. He joined the Marines in 1991 and had a decorated career as a Marine.
Hatfield earned the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon and many campaign, unit and service distinctions.
Hatfield served in Iraq in 2006 and 2008 and was a former drill instructor. He was stationed at Camp Le-jeune, N.C., before his deployment and was promoted to master sergeant in 2007.
He had two sons and a daughter with his wife, Angela.
Recipients
2023
Lena Zaher is studying Biology at the University of Virginia. She is pictured here with her JROTC instructor.
2022
Amy Manzano is studying Criminal Justice at Averett University. She is pictured here with Mrs. Lisa Totten, Assistant Principal
2021
Miranda Cochran is studying Psychology and Political Science at the University of Virginia.
2020
Matherly Eskey is studying English and Education at Liberty University
2019
Kacey Martin is pursuing a degree in English-Teaching at Liberty University
2018
Jordan Walker is studying Pre-law or Pre-med at Averett University
2017
Tyler Campbell is studying Nursing at Averett University
2016
Samantha Davis is studying Elementary Education at Danville. She is pictured here with Mick Hoeflinger, who servied with MSgt Hatfield.
2015
Landon Holley is studying Biomedical Engineering at the University of South Carolina
2014
Claire Gray is attending the University of South Carolina to study to Pharmacy
2013
Hunter Guill received the first annual Jerome Hatfield Scholarship of Honor and is pursing a degree in Pre-Med
Contributors
Endowment Drive Underway
Other contributors
Marines and Sailors who served in LAR
Olufunmike Adeyemi
Captain Mick Hoeflinger
Sean & Kirby Toolan
USMC
The Destroyers Chapter/SMDA
