I deeply thank you for the 11th ACVVC Scholarship award. It is humbling and a great honor, knowing that American heroes like my grandfather and all of you who fought and sacrificed for our country 50 years ago, are making this scholarship possible today.  I am a new freshman at the University of FIorida and am planning to pursue a medical career. This scholarship is tremendously helpful as I begin this long academic process. I will be forever grateful to the 11th ACVVC for your support and, most of all, for your sacrifices and service to our country.

Hunter Monson grandson of Lyle “Skip” Monson, Air Cavalry Troop, 1969-1969

Recipient of the 2021 Colonel Charles Schmidt Leadership Award

I am extremely grateful to have received the 11th Armored Cavalry’s Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia scholarship award. Growing up my grandpa told me countless stories about his time in Vietnam and I could not be more thankful for the sacrifices that he and many other veterans made for our country. Being awarded this scholarship means that I will be able to alleviate some of my college expenses which will be extremely helpful to my family and I as I attend Cornell University this Fall. Thank you again for awarding me such an amazing and meaningful scholarship.

Emma Antich, granddaughter of Robert Carlson Air Cav Trp, 1968-1969

This scholarship awarded in honor of Samuel Lee Young, L Troop 3/11, KIA June 9, 1969

Torry Brownell

I am honored to have the support of such a strong group of individuals for my education and future, just as you have all supported each other through thick and thin. My Grandpa has always been an inspiration to use my education for good, so I have been discovering my passions in the intersections between biology and humanitarianism. Thank you all so very much, and know that I will think of your dedication and support as it becomes my turn to change the world for the better.

Torrey Brownell granddaughter of Marc Ament, Air Cavalry Troop, 1967-1968.

Lilyan Calandrino

I am so thankful to receive the 11th Armored Cavalry’s Veterans of Vietnam & Cambodia scholarship. This award will assist me as I further my education at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, while I pursue an undergraduate degree in Biology with future plans to attend medical school. I am honored enough to be related to an amazing veteran, such as my grandfather, but am overwhelmingly grateful to be recognized by the 11th ACVVC. I would like to thank the 11th ACVVC for not only providing me with this generous award, but also for their service and dedication to our country.

Lilyan Calandrino, granddaughter of Norman Lenger, D Company 1/11, 1967-1968

This scholarship awarded in honor of James Calvin Stephens, L Troop 3/11, KIA April 28, 1967

Jason Clabbers

This scholarship is important to me because my grandad is a Vietnam Army veteran and also my dad is a 30 year Navy veteran. They both have been my biggest supporters and I can't wait to make them proud. I am looking forward to honoring their service through my hard work in my education.
 
Jason Clabbers, grandson of Richard Crabbs, B Troop 1/11, 1967-1968

The 11th Armored Cavalry’s Veterans of Vietnam & Cambodia scholarship award means that I will be able to pursue my degree in Mechanical Engineering while also playing football for a national championship team during our uncertain times. It is also my honor to represent the men of the 11th ACVVC.  It brings me peace of mind knowing I will not have to place additional financial burdens on my family or myself in the future.

I would love to go into the medical field and every bit helps! I’m thankful to have family that could give me this opportunity and proud to represent the 11th ACVVC in my future endeavors.

Emma Cooper, granddaughter of Patrick Kelliher, HHT 3/11, 1966-1967

This scholarship awarded in honor of Michael Thomas McGlone, I Troop 3/11, KIA September 11, 1969

Kiefer Earl

I am truly blessed to be a representative of the 11th Armored Cavalry's Veterans of Vietnam & Cambodia scholarship. I would first like to recognize my late grandfather Larry Earl, a Purple Heart recipient, for serving his country exceptionally well. Without his duty, this would not have been possible. Though he passed away when I was young and I did not know him too well, I have heard many stories of his time in Vietnam and how admirable he was as a man. I know how much this award would mean to him and I have already witnessed the emotional effect it has had on my family. It is genuinely exhilarating. I also want to thank my family for keeping Larry's memory alive and for supporting me the way they have. To receive this scholarship is an honor and it will play an important role in my studies at Purdue University. I am forever grateful for the 11th ACVVC.

Sincerely,

Kiefer Earl, grandson of Larry Earl, L Troop 3/11, 1969-1970

Emma Fariello

I am very thankful to the 11th Armored Cavalry’s Veterans of Vietnam & Cambodia for awarding me this scholarship. I am not only grateful for how helpful this award will be in supporting my college educational study, but also for how it honors the men who risked or gave their lives serving in South Vietnam and Cambodia. Through my scholarships dedication to the memory of Julius Morris, I am reminded of the sacrifices many people gave for this country, including my grandfather. I am thankful to the 11th ACVVC for not only a scholarship, but a reminder of the people who have given their time and lives to make this a possibility.
 
Emma Fariello, granddaughter of Albert Fariello, 541st Military Intelligence Detachment, 1969-1970

This scholarship awarded in honor of Julius William Morris Jr, HHT 1/11, KIA January 25, 1968

Kaylie Holcek

I am so excited and thankful to receive such a generous scholarship! The 11thACVVC is very important to my grandfather, and me as well because many of my other family members also serve in the military. Fortunately I live at Ft. Benning, so I was able to visit the 11th ACVVC memorial with my grandfather to pay respect to the trooper in whose name my scholarship is dedicated. Thank you again for this honor!

Kaylie Holcek, granddaughter of Everette Roper Jr., HHT Regt., 1970-1971

This scholarship awarded in honor of Willie Johnson, F Troop 2/11, KIA March 5, 1970

Ethan Hunt

My name is Ethan Hunt and I am from Niskayuna, NY. I'd like to thank the 11th Armored Cavalry Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia for this scholarship. I will be majoring in Environmental Studies at Binghamton University this fall. I am truly honored to be a recipient of this scholarship and will work to make my family proud. I come from a military family and am especially grateful to my Grandfather for his service that allows me to receive this award.

Ethan Hunt, grandson of Ralph DeMasi, M Company 3/11, 1968-1969

Carlee Kobrock

This scholarship means so much to both my family and myself, and I am forever grateful for my future academic enrichment made possible by this scholarship. After receiving the email detailing that I won this scholarship, I immediately wanted to let my grandpa know, and drove over to his house to tell him, knowing just how much it would mean to him that I was awarded it. This award is helping me pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Science and Disorders at the University of Maine, after which I will continue my education with a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology in hopes of helping young children learn how to use their voice. Finally, thank you so much for your service, without your sacrifices, we would not be where we are today.

Cassie Kouma

Receiving this scholarship has been such a privilege. It will be an incredible financial help during my college career as I study to become a teacher. In addition, knowing this scholarship honors both my grandfather who fought in Vietnam and another man who died serving his country makes it all the more important to me. I will always be grateful for being awarded this scholarship, and it will be a reminder of everyone who has fought for the freedoms I am lucky enough to enjoy today.

Grant Landis

This scholarship means a lot to me because it represents the regiment my grandfather was a part of in the Vietnam War as well as all the other brave soldiers who fought for our freedom. My grandfather has always taught me to respect our country and our freedom. We only have freedom because of the brave men and women who have fought and continue to fight for our country. It is a great honor to be chosen as a scholarship recipient to honor a fallen soldier of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.

Grant Landis, grandson of Alan Cox, F Troop 2/11, 1969-1970

Jack Lockwood

This year, I was unsure if my family’s financial state would permit a smooth or rough transition to college and I am happy to say that because of the 11th Cavalry’s contribution to my education, this transition will be a smooth one. Earning this scholarship means that I can go on to do what I cherish most and have a definite passion for. The sacrifice of all who participated in these great conflicts not only secured the future of our nation but our nation’s posterity, just as the Founding Fathers intended. To the service men and women of today, you are serving your country and you are securing the futures of people like me and for that I thank you, we thank you.

Jack Lockwood, grandson of William Collins, F Troop, 2/11, 70-71.

This scholarship awarded in honor of Frank Depaul Saracino Jr, Air Cavalry Troop, KIA March 20, 1969

Angela Matt granddaughter of Nova Curtis, HHT Regt., 1966-1967

Jeff Monacelli

Kelci Moody

I am very thankful and honored to have received this scholarship. This scholarship is something incredibly special because it gives us a chance to honor and remember those who have given us one of the greatest gifts there is. I have the utmost respect and feel immense gratitude towards all. My grandfather A. R. Moody is the bravest, most generous, loving, and humble man I have ever met. It is a blessing to call him my grandfather. Because my grandfather has instilled so much in me, one of the most important things being to respect people who serve/served our country; this scholarship means a lot to me. Thank you so much!!

Adrienne Mowrey

My grandfather, who we all call Poppy, served with the 11th ACR in Vietnam in 1967. Later in his 26 year Army career he also served with headquarters 8th Infantry Division and 5th Corps in Germany where he spent much time with the 11th ACR in Fulda. He explained that they were the "covering force," i.e. the unit to first contact and confront enemy forces attempting to attack Germany through the Fulda Gap. He was proud to have served with the "Black Horse" through these many years making the award of this scholarship very significant to him and therefore; to me.

Naia Peters

I am honored and very thankful for receiving this scholarship. This scholarship will allow me to attend college without having to pay out of pocket or accept a loan. Not having to worry about how I am going to pay for my freshman year or find money for the all expensive textbooks is a great relief that I have much gratitude for. I am also very appreciative that I can be a part of remembering and honoring Dennis Webster and all the other brave soldiers who gave their lives to protect us. 

Isabella Reilly

I am so thankful to be receiving an 11ACVVC scholarship! So many brave men and women have served our country over the years, and this scholarship will always remind me of those who served in Vietnam, especially my grandpa.

Isabella Reilly, granddaughter of Jon Reilly, Howitzer Battery, 1968-1969

This scholarship awarded in honor of Ambrose Gassaway, G Troop, 2/11, KIA July 14, 1969

Allison Ruby

I am honored and humbled to be selected to receive the generous scholarship from the 11th Armored Calvary Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia in honor of fallen Trooper Troy Battles. This award is extraordinarily meaningful to me and is another connection to share with my grandfather who served in the 11th, bravely earning a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. I will proudly utilize this scholarship in advancement of my education and pursuit of the Nursing Degree Program at the University of North Carolina - Wilmington. I will do my best to honor the memory of Trooper Battles and prove myself a worthy recipient of this scholarship. I am extremely grateful to the 11th Armored Calvary Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia and am thankful for their support.

I want to thank you so much for choosing me as one of the recipients for this scholarship. My grandfather is W. Arthur Russell, a veteran of Vietnam, and he is the one who presented this opportunity to me in the first place. I will be attending University of Georgia in fall and majoring in biology. I live in Wilmington North Carolina so I will be paying out of state tuition. I am incredibly grateful for this scholarship because it will go towards my college tuition and help me focus more on my schooling and less on the money. This scholarship has potentially opened so many more doors for me that I couldn’t have entered otherwise. 
Thank you so much for your service,

Katherine Russell granddaughter of W. Arthur Russell, G Troop 2/11, 1967-1968

This scholarship awarded in honor of Earl William Thomas, H Company 2/11, KIA December 21, 1968

Chloe Stein

11th Armored Cavalry: I want to start off by saying thank you so much for this scholarship as well as to those who have served our country. This scholarship means so much to me in a way that cannot be explained. It means accomplishment, self-satisfaction, and belief in myself. It means that all of my hard work throughout 12 years of school has paid off, and I am ready to start new adventures. Thank you again!!!!

Katherine Sturley

My name is Katherine Sturley and I am honored to receive the 11^th ACVVC scholarship award. I am pursuing an accelerated second-degree for a bachelor of science in nursing. I have two daughters that are now grown and off to college. My eldest is at the University of Detroit Mercy also pursuing a bachelors in nursing and my youngest daughter will be attending University of Michigan School of Engineering. While I do not know exactly what area of nursing I will be going into, I do know I would like to work with veterans, possibly in hospice care. I am very proud of my father’s service and dedication. I am honored to receive this scholarship in commemoration of John Shank who served as a trooper in the 11^th Cavalry Regiment in Southeast Asia.

Katherine Sturley, daughter of William Sturley Jr, C Troop 1/11, 1969

Emma Whitlock

Abby Whittington

Ally Willis

I am honored to receive this scholarship. My grandfather was in the 11th Armored Cavalry and passed away in March, so he never got to see me graduate or even hear my final college decision. This scholarship is a reminder to myself that he is still watching over me and to not take his service for granted. I plan to use this scholarship to help pay for my Civil Engineering degree at Purdue University. I am thankful for this opportunity and all who served to make it possible.

Thank you for selecting me. I am incredibly honored.