Colonel John Folsom"Service, Sacrifice & Support"
Colonel Folsom is a decorated Marine officer and founder of Omaha-based Wounded Warriors Family Support (WWFS), which has donated millions of dollars in support for families of wounded, ill and injured service members since 2003.
Now, on May 6, Colonel Folsom will break ground on the Dunham House, the country’s first-of-its kind, life-long assisted living residence specifically designed for U.S. combat soldiers who have suffered catastrophic combat injuries.
And the Colonel has an amazing story to tell. His inspiring speech covers:
• Service – His experiences as a helicopter pilot and then Air Boss in Iraq and Afghanistan, including the story of Smoke (the Donkey) and the leadership lessons he learned.
• Sacrifice – The challenges faced by wounded warriors and their families, and the problem that faces aging combat veterans with injuries such as TBIs (traumatic brain injuries) and multiple amputations.
• Support – How the Dunham House will help solve that problem by giving lifelong assisted care to those soldiers, and by acting as a blueprint for how we care for combat veterans.
