Inspiration and Resources
“Reflect: START A TRADITION
Decorate Our Heroes’ Tree with American flags, yellow ribbon, white lights, and ornaments in honor of service members past and present.
Remember: SHARE COMMUNITY SPIRIT
Host Our Heroes’ Tree to honor U.S. service members and their families, and acknowledge their service, sacrifice, and deployment separation.
Rejoice: TOGETHER IN PATRIOTIC PRIDE
Host Our Heroes’ Tree to promote patriotic pride, patriotic literacy, and community.”
Thank you to the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University. MFRI's energy and commitment to Our Heroes' Tree continues to help grow our program significantly.
Thank you to the Veterans Administration Medical Center of Chicago and Jo-Jo, the Blue Elephant Project for selecting The Hero in My Pocket for its programming for grieving children and families.
Find inspiration and ideas in the article "Ft. Bliss lights heroes' tree" from the Ft. Bliss Bugle, and discover how hosting Our Heroes' Tree makes a positive impact on members of a community.
Thank you to Books Make A Difference for featuring Our Heroes' Tree, the e-book, in an article on its website.
Our Heroes' Tree e-book
by co-founders
Marlene Lee and Stephanie Pickup
Introducing illustrator Chandler Dudley
Our Heroes' Tree, the e-book, is a family-friendly picture book that shares the meaning of Our Heroes' Tree through the eyes of the very first tree. Read the book to kick-off your event or in the comfort of your own home.
Available via major online retailers: Amazon.com; Apple's iBooks Store; BarnesandNoble.com; and MilitaryFamilyBooks.com, an online store specializing in quality resources for and about military families.