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08/16/2025

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors for making our Salute to Service night with the Kalamazoo Growlers possible.

Your generosity allowed us to honor our nation’s heroes, support their families, and award scholarships to deserving recipients. Thank you for standing with us to keep the legacy of service and sacrifice alive.

08/08/2025

We want to thank the Kalamazoo Growlers for hosting our Salute to Service night. We honored the Riney & Motley families last night for the sacrifices their fathers made for their country.

08/07/2025

Today, on Purple Heart Day, we pause to honor the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of those wounded or killed in service to our nation.

This video highlights the families who have been honored as scholarship recipients through the Corporal Christopher Kelly Willis Foundation. Each family represents a legacy of service, sacrifice, and resilience.

The Purple Heart—originally established by General George Washington in 1782—remains one of the most respected military honors, awarded to service members who have been wounded, killed in action, or held as prisoners of war.

Over 1.8 million Purple Hearts have been awarded

August 7 is observed nationwide to reflect, remember, and give thanks

Freedom has a cost, and we will never forget those who paid it

Tonight at the Kalamazoo Growlers baseball game, we will proudly honor the 2025 recipient of the Corporal Christopher Kelly Willis Foundation Scholarship as part of Salute to Service Night / Military Appreciation Night.

We are honored to stand with these families and continue Corporal Willis’s legacy—to give, to serve, and to remember.

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08/05/2025

Thank you, Kalamazoo Growlers!

07/31/2025

NEXT WEEK: Honoring Sacrifice. Investing in the Future. �Each year, the Corporal Christopher Kelly Willis Foundation proudly awards college scholarships to the children of America’s fallen and wounded service members—carrying forward our mission to honor their legacies and support their families.

At our 2025 annual scholarship presentation, we are humbled to recognize Elea and James Riney, the children of Sgt. Douglas J. Riney and his wife Kylie. Sgt. Riney, a brave soldier and devoted husband and father, was killed in action on October 19, 2016, in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Through the generosity of our corporate and individual sponsors, Elea and James will each receive a future-use college scholarship to help fully cover their unmet tuition and college expenses.
Sgt. Riney was a decorated hero whose awards include the Purple Heart and Bronze Star, and a man of deep faith, family devotion, and community service. His memory lives on in the lives of Elea and James, and in the hearts of all who continue to honor his sacrifice.
To Elea and James:

Your father is an American Hero.�This nation will never forget his bravery—or the promise of your future.

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07/18/2025

SAVE THE DATE: Salute to Service Night | August 7, 2025

The Corporal Christopher Kelly Willis Foundation is proud to once again partner with the Kalamazoo Growlers for our annual Salute to Service Night, as they take on the Royal Oak Leprechauns on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Homer Stryker Field.

This special evening is dedicated to honoring the brave men and women of our armed services and supporting the families they leave behind.
During the event, we will present our 2025 college scholarships to Elea and James Riney, the children of Sgt. Douglas J. Riney, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on October 19, 2016. Sgt. Riney was a decorated soldier, loving husband to Kylie, and a devoted father. His courage and sacrifice exemplify the highest ideals of service.

Through the generosity of our corporate and individual sponsors, Elea and James will each receive a future-use college scholarship to fully cover unmet tuition and educational expenses.

To Elea and James:�Your father is an American Hero. We are honored to support your future as a reflection of his legacy.

Your attendance at Salute to Service Night helps us honor the fallen, uplift their families, and invest in the next generation of leaders.

Please join us in making a meaningful difference.

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07/10/2025

Honoring Sacrifice. Investing in the Future. Each year, the Corporal Christopher Kelly Willis Foundation proudly awards college scholarships to the children of America’s fallen and wounded service members, carrying forward our mission to honor their legacies and support their families.

At our 2025 annual scholarship presentation, we are humbled to recognize Elea and James Riney, the children of Sgt. Douglas J. Riney and his wife, Kylie. Sgt. Riney, a brave soldier and devoted husband and father, was killed in action on October 19, 2016, in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Through the generosity of our corporate and individual sponsors, Elea and James will each receive a future-use college scholarship to help fully cover their unmet tuition and college expenses.
Sgt. Riney was a decorated hero whose awards include the Purple Heart and Bronze Star, and a man of deep faith, family devotion, and community service. His memory lives on in the lives of Elea and James, and in the hearts of all who continue to honor his sacrifice.

To Elea and James:

Your father is an American Hero. This nation will never forget his bravery—or the promise of your future.

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Donate: https://bit.ly/44OuR9o

06/19/2025

SAVE THE DATE!

In 2025, The Cpl. Christopher Kelly Willis Foundation is excited to once again partner with the Kalamazoo Growlers for "Salute to Service Night" as they take on the Royal Oak Leprechauns on August 7th, 2025!

Join us for an evening dedicated to honoring the brave men and women of our armed services and supporting their families. The Corporal Christopher Kelly Willis Foundation invites you to partake in our partnership with the Kalamazoo Growlers of the Northwoods League.
During this special event, we will have the privilege of presenting scholarships to Elea Riney and James Riney, who are the children of American hero, Sgt. Douglas J. Riney, who was killed in action in Afghanistan.
Sgt. Riney's dedication epitomized the spirit of service and sacrifice.
Join us as we honor Sgt. Riney's legacy and show our support for his children's future. Your attendance and support will make a meaningful difference in the lives of these deserving young individuals.
Thank you for standing with us to honor our nation's heroes and ensure their families are supported.

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05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice is a solemn reminder of the cost of freedom and the depth of their commitment. May we never take for granted the liberties they defended, and may their legacy continue to inspire us all.

04/24/2025

Are you the child of a U.S. Armed Services member who was killed or permanently disabled in a combat zone? The Corporal Christopher Kelly Willis Foundation is here to support your educational journey. Our scholarship program is designed to ease the financial burden of higher education for military families. Parents with young children may apply on their child's behalf, and funds will be secured in a trust for future college costs. For more information, please visit www.willisfoundation.org.

04/15/2025

Your support can transform lives. By donating to the Corporal Christopher Kelly Willis Foundation, you contribute directly to the education of children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. Every contribution, big or small, helps us to provide scholarships and honor the legacy of our fallen heroes. Consider making a donation today and being a part of this meaningful mission.

04/07/2025

At the Corporal Christopher Kelly Willis Foundation, we believe that supporting the families of our fallen and permanently disabled service members is a vital part of honoring their sacrifice. Our primary mission is to fund college scholarships for children whose parents have made the ultimate sacrifice in combat zones. Together, we can help secure a brighter future for these deserving students.

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491 W South St
Kalamazoo, MI
49007

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http://www.willisfoundation.org/

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