My Nonprofit Reviews

Portrait of a Warrior Gallery has always held a special place in heart. A place to honor our Kern County warriors who gave all, and the many men and women who have served honorably. The many volunteers that continue to serve the fallen and local veterans, sharing their stories, honoring their memory and service. I never knew that I, and my extended family, would end up on the receiving end of their service. There is a Hall of Remembrance, where they educate, and raise awareness about veterans who return home and struggle with many issues, and many unfortunately think suicide is the only option. They honor local heroes who made that decision, and tell their story as well, one of those heroes being my brother in law, Travis Flenniken. I was involved and supportive of the gallery because my brother in law was a Marine. He returned home and struggled to find a healthy path forward and when we heard of the horrific news, I reached out to a few amazing veterans that serve at the Gallery. They immediately went to work, helping Travis' parents, my in laws, get connected to any services, and help with setting up needed organizations to lay Travis to rest at the Arvin National Cemetery, and helped coordinate a wonderful service supported and attended by many veterans, and supportive community members, almost all who never met Travis, but showed up. This in an amazing facility, and organization that is doing immeasurable good for our local veterans, their families and educating the community.