Honoring Our Heroes
The ASF Foundation's Honoring Our Heroes program is part of its commitment to teach Alabama student-athletes good citizenship by highlighting the sacrifices made by others to keep our community, state, and country a free and safe society, along with mentoring programs dedicated to positively impacting Alabama's youth.
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Since the program’s inception in the year 2000, the ASF Foundation has honored various Heroes such as Korean War Veterans, New York City Firefighters after 9/11, Alabama Law Enforcement, Alabama Firefighters and EMS Personnel, Alabama Teachers and education support professionals, Alabama Wounded Warriors, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Alabama, local First Responders, and Nurses from the State Games Host cities and counties.
History of the Honoring our Heroes Program:
2022
Nurses
A salute to all Alabama Nurses for their care and compassion towards patients and families everyday but especially during the trying times of COVID-19.
2018
First Responders
A salute to Alabamians residing and/or working or volunteering as First Responders, including Firefighters, Law Enforcement, Rescue Squads and Emergency Medical Personnel within all cities, communities and townships in Limestone, Madison and Morgan Counties, who have served or continue to serve by protecting Alabama citizens.
2017
Firt Responders
A salute to Alabamians residing and/or working or volunteering as First Responders, including Firefighters, Law Enforcement, and Emergency Medical Personnel within the cities of Dothan & Ozark, counties of Dale & Houston, and Fort Rucker.
2015
Military
Thank You For Your Service Day. Honoring all military, past and present and their families.
2013
Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts of Alabama and Chartered Organizations that Host Scouting Units; in 2014 Honoring Girl Scouts of Alabama
2012
Wounded Warriors
Alabama Wounded Warriors, Disabled Veterans and Families of Fallen Service Members
2010
Alabama Teachers and Education Support Professionals
Alabama Teachers and Education Support Professionals
2009
Firefighters
Alabama Firefighters and EMS Personnel
2008
Law Enforcement
Alabama law enforcement officers.
2007
Military
Alabama military service members and family members who were deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan since 9/11
2002
NYC Firefighters
New York City firefighters and police officers for their dedicated service surrounding the September 11, 2001 tragedies.
2000
Korean War Veterans
*50th Anniversary of the Korean War*
Korean War veterans and family members of those disabled or killed in action in that war.