Hello everyone; thank you for taking the time to read my page and giving me the opportunity to present something that will have a significant impact on many families. This is something that I have a strong passion for and would like to see come to fruition. I am the sole owner of Marine One Transport. This idea came to life when I was working as a truck driver back in 2014, when I saw a semitrailer with a Wreaths Across America logo on the side of it. After doing some research, I saw what instrumental impact this Company had and what they stood for. Now, as a combat veteran myself, having survived the tribulations that come with combat, the conflict of war and losing some amazing brothers who gave the ultimate sacrifice, the significance of Wreaths Across America truly resonated with me. I saw this organization as something I wanted to help raise awareness for; spreading the positive impact they were having on the veteran community with the work they were doing for those who gave everything they had for this country. As an employee in the trucking business, I tried to get our Company involved, serving as a representative for the Company to participate in Wreaths. Unfortunately, none of the Companies I was under wanted to take the chance and help support the Wreath’s mission. From that day I made a promise to myself that when I owned my own Company, I would be different; our mission would be different. After many years of hard work and long hours, I was able to develop my own trucking business. This business would operate under two missions: 1) I will dedicate all my vehicles to the Wreath’s mission every year. 2) To honor my fallen brothers and sisters by having a unique set of trailers designed to embody all that they stood for, giving their lives for our Country’s freedom. Last year was the first year I had the opportunity to participate in Wreaths, showcasing my custom wrapped trailers. I was blown away with such an incredible reception and overcome with how many people wanted to show their support and donate to such a cause. This is where I came up with the idea to develop a GoFundMe. Everyone who donates will have their name or special dedication printed on the wrap for the trailer. I came up with 3 levels of donation to show my appreciation to everyone that helps support this cause, that I hold close to me.

1. If you donate $1 to $100 you get a small block to put your name under the dedication line.

2. If you donate $100 to $1000 you will get a bigger block and you have a choice to add your name, business logo, or a small dedication.

3. If you donate more than $1000 you will get a big block where you can add any combination of your name, business logo, or a small dedication.

This wrap on the trailer is good for 5 years, so if you use your business logo, my trailer will also double as a moving billboard that will be seen by millions of people as I move across the Country. To truly appreciate this semitrailer, you must see it in person. The pictures I have taken do not do it full justice. The meaning behind the wrap is derived from my experiences in Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom. I found a website that has pictures of all the fallen servicemembers from these wars said to myself, “what would make the most impact to show this country the true cost of freedom?” With the help from the designers at Gatorwraps, they thought that, from afar you should be able to see the American flag and as you get closer and see the pictures of these servicemembers, it would have more of an impact. He was absolutely right! Everyone who has seen this trailer has been blown away from how incredible the outcome was.

Why is my Goal $50K?

The wrap for my trailers cost $30k, that's including the repairs that have to be made. The other $20k is to wrap the trucks that are pulling the trailers. The trailers are currently wrapped, but repairs are needed. I am hoping to get the repairs done and have all the dedicated lines added from all the donors by November 2022. No donation is too small. Please share and help me get the word out there about my GoFundMe. With everyone's help the word can spread, so that even a business looking to advertise that might not know about my cause may be willing to donate and I could share their advertisement. I want to thank you for taking the time to read my story. Please share the word, as we would love to see a dream become a reality, for those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, so that you and I can live in a better world today. To the families of the fallen, we owe it to you to show our appreciation for what your loved ones gave for our freedom in this Country, and that they are not, nor ever will be forgotten. Thank you!