MEMORIES OF HONOR
OUR MISSION | WHAT WE DO
Our mission is to make EVERY DAY Memorial Day. We honor our fallen military and the families they leave behind through athletics, entertainment, and special events to help heal the unseen wounds of war. We act as a living, breathing memorial so that no American fallen military sacrifice is forgotten.
WHO WE ARE
We are a national 501(c)(3) military nonprofit based in Franklin, TN. Our leadership team and advisory board are comprised of military family members, veterans, and Gold Star Family members.
OUR NAME
Formerly known as Medals of Honor, which was initially named for the symbolic act of sacrificing one’s endurance/sports participation medal in honor & memory of a fallen service member. Memories of Honor fully encompasses our evolving mission to create a living, breathing memorial through sports and special events so that no sacrifice goes forgotten.
PILLARS OF PURPOSE
HONOR the sacrifice made by our fallen military and their families. Preserve the legacy of our fallen service members through living memorials. Be a visual reminder to Gold Star Families that they are not alone, and we will never forget their loved ones. HEAL Provide a healthy and active outlet for depression, grief, PTSD, and survivor’s remorse. CONNECT and bring together surviving families, civilians, and veterans, fostering positive relationships built on camaraderie, community, and patriotism.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- March 16, 2024: Bataan Memorial Death March:
bataanmarch.com - April 20, 2024: Rock N Roll Ruck:
runrocknroll.com/nashville - May 11, 2024: Honor The Fallen 5K:
honorthefallen5k.com - May 16-19, 2024: NRA Annual Meeting
nraam.org - June 21, 2024: Music City Ruck March:
musiccityruckmarch.com - October 19, 2024: Nashville Ultra Ruck:
nashville-ultra.com/ruckmarch
PRESS RELEASES
Memories Of Honor Readies For Second Annual Music City Miles & Memories, A Patriotic On-Track Experience During The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix
Media application deadline is July 21. Participants may walk, run or military ruck the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix racetrack in downtown Nashville on Saturday, August 5
Memories Of Honor Wraps Up Successful 8th Annual ‘Honor The Fallen 5K’ & Songwriters Round Events
Newly added VIP fundraiser event “Honor The Fallen Music & Memories” featuring performances by Nashville hit songwriters Kelley Lovelace & Tim Nichols, along with songwriter Jonny Houlihan
Plus, post-race songwriters “In The Round” with Marine veteran and country recording artist Adam Warner, Army veteran and songwriter Mark Addison Chandler, hit songwriter Karen Staley & pop-rock songwriter Aly Cutter
Memories Of Honor Readies For 8th Annual Honor The Fallen 5K Event, Set For May 13 In College Grove, Tennessee
HONOR our nation’s fallen heroes, HEAL the unseen wounds of war for both our surviving families and veterans, CONNECT surviving family members & veterans with the civilian community
Memories Of Honor & Conrad Nashville Partner For Special Fundraising Effort To Support Enduring Heroes Program
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 09, 2022) - Memories of Honor, a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit organization based in Nashville is partnering with Conrad Nashville during the month of November to launch a special fundraising effort for their Enduring Heroes Program. Conrad...
Memories of Honor To Host Inaugural ‘Military City Miles & Memories’ Bike Ride To Honor Fallen Service Members & Veterans, October 22 In San Antonio
MOH offering FREE exhibit space to other veterans’ service organizations & charities in Mission County Park’s Rotunda Pavilion during event Executive Director & Blue-Star Mother Amy Cotta talks MOH mission & events on WSMV's "Today In Nashville" [click to...
Memories of Honor To Host Next Military Tribute Race Event, Music City Miles and Memories During Big Machine Music City Grand Prix, Partnering With Black Rifle Coffee Company
Registrations will close on Tuesday, August 2 at 11:59pm CT A patriotic "on-track" experience for participants to bike, walk, or military ruck the Music City Grand Prix Racetrack in downtown Nashville Executive Director & Blue-Star Mother Amy Cotta talks MOH...
7th Annual Honor The Fallen 5K Set For Saturday, May 21 In College Grove, Tennessee
HONOR our nation’s fallen heroes, HEAL the unseen wounds of war for both our surviving families and veterans, CONNECT surviving family members & veterans with the civilian community Featuring an all veteran songwriters round with Adam Warner, Brei Carter and Mark...
Memories Of Honor Adds Veteran Songwriters Round To 7th Annual Honor The Fallen 5K Event, May 21
Featuring military veteran songwriters & performers Adam Warner, Brei Carter & Mark Addison Chandler Past Memories Of Honor 5K event photos galleries for media coverage [view/download here] NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 20, 2022) - Memories of Honor, a 501c3...
Memories Of Honor Partners With Nine Line Apparel To Launch Special Limited Edition T-Shirt, Now Available
Mens & womens t-shirt styles & colors photo gallery [click to view/download] 7th annual ‘Honor The Fallen 5K’ set for May 21 at The Grove near Nashville Memories Of Honor event photos gallery for media coverage [click to view/download] NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April...
Memories Of Honor Announces Two Honorary Military & Veteran 5K Events In Nashville
Inaugural ‘Tour De Hawkins 5K’ set for April 2 at Vanderbilt University 7th annual ‘Honor The Fallen 5K’ set for May 21 at The Grove Past event photos galleries for media coverage [click here] NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 21, 2022) - Memories of Honor, a 501c3 nonprofit...