Clint Smith, Community Athlete

Clint Smith, Community Athlete

When asked “why I give” to Semper Fi & America’s Fund, the first thing that comes to mind is gratitude. When The Fund is called to help our patriotic warriors, it is my hope that these heroes find some peace in knowing their sacrifice is appreciated.

Our military is called to serve for any number of reasons. They are motivated by love, patriotism, bravery, ability, fortitude, duty, family, honor, discipline and hundreds of other purposes.

Regardless of circumstance, with extraordinary bravery, they are initiated and welcomed to their service in terrifying conditions, unique to anything they could have ever experienced or anticipated. Many of those men and women then, with our flag on their shoulder, bravely provide service abroad — on foreign soil — in uncompromising situations and environments, fearlessly.

We can never adequately return the favor. Their sacrifice from family, comfort, and things we take for granted daily — on behalf of the freedom and safety we all enjoy — cannot be returned. The very least we can do is ‘everything’ we can to let our military know they are appreciated, loved, and respected.

It is an honor to contribute and be part of this organization. Through Semper Fi & America’s Fund, it is my hope that, first, we can help as many of those that need our help as possible, and, second, let them know that their service is appreciated.