Michael Oremus Foundation

05/26/2022

We are pleased to congratulate the 2022 Highland High School recipients of the Michael Oremus Scholarship-Katelin McPeck and Riya Sheboygan!

10/02/2021

Hard to believe it’s been 15 years, but today we remember Michael’s smile and laughter. We miss you-son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend.❤️

05/31/2021

On this Memorial Day, remembering Michael and all the brave men and women who have given their lives in service.

11/11/2020

Heartfelt thanks to all those who have served and sacrificed.❤️

02/20/2020

Join us at the Snowball on Saturday to honor 2020 Highland Husky Hall of Fame inductee, the late Michael Oremus.

Michael Kevin Oremus was born in Poughkeepsie, NY, and from an early age, he was active in the Town of Highland’s recreation programs. He participated in soccer, basketball, and Little League. His passion was for soccer and he played on several travel soccer teams, the Highland Varsity Soccer team from his freshman year to his senior year, and in his senior year, he was a team captain.

After graduation, Michael attended Dutchess Community College, where he also played on the soccer team. After one year, Michael enlisted in the U.S. Army and hoped to someday become a New York State Trooper. In 2005, he was assigned to the 187th Military Police Company, Camp Walker, Daegu, Korea. While stationed in Korea, Michael was recognized by his superiors for exceptional performance and was selected to join the Special Reaction team, a position normally held by high ranking soldiers. In June 2006, Michael’s unit was deployed to Iraq, where their duties included providing security and training to Iraqi Police. Tragically, on October 2, 2006, Michael was killed in action by a sniper.

Michael was posthumously promoted to Corporal. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon and Combat Action Badge.

In February 2007, to honor the spirit and memory of Michael, family and friends came together to form the Michael Oremus Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to providing academic scholarships and funding for recreational and educational activities to children and families in Ulster County.

We are proud to induct Corporal Michael Oremus to the Husky Hall of Fame.

For tickets to Snowball, please text (845) 430-5679 or email [email protected]. Tickets are $65.

11/11/2019

On this Veterans Day we remember Michael, and thank all the men and woman who have served and continue to serve. They have sacrificed so much to protect our country.

The Michael Oremus Foundation sends our heartfelt thanks to all of our family and friends for their continued generosity. Your support assists the Foundation in providing academic scholarships, as well as scholarships for athletic and enrichment activities. We are grateful to be able to carry on Michael’s memory through these efforts.❤️

10/02/2019

Remembering Michael today.❤️ Since 2006, the Michael Oremus Foundation has granted more than $500,000 to provide college scholarships to Highland and New Paltz High School graduates, and to help ensure access to sports and enrichment activities for all local children. The Foundation is grateful for your continued support.

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11/30/2018

Thank you Liza Lanzarone Mackey and Sawyer Savings Bank!

Sawyer Savings Bank is a proud sponsor of The Michael Oremus Foundation. Pictured is Highland Branch Manager, Liza Mackey donating a check to Colleen Oremus. The Michael Oremus Foundation, Inc. is a charitable organization dedicated to honoring the spirit of Cpl. Michael Oremus

The Foundation has worked with local recreation groups in Ulster County to provide both volunteer and financial support. The foundation reaches further into the community to support the things that Mikey loved and that helped mold him into the amazing person he was.

11/30/2018

Last day to help us meet our match! Heartfelt thanks to all those that have given so generously! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=DWo8EldtoX4nsc9w0RNFsOnnaM6UguXjF01fxe6cs0GfPJ7Xbepkm5YVF1JcXGV2RldHAG&country.x=US&locale.x=US