The Spirit of Freedom. The Power of Innovation. 250 Years of American Greatness
H.O.W.M. 2026
AUGUST 14 - 15
SURVIVING WAR
Surviving war is a profound test of human resilience, leaving deep scars that are not always visible. The journey back to normal life is a slow and isolating struggle. A deliberate process of rebuilding, not just homes and communities, but also a sense of safety and trust. It requires immense courage to re-engage with daily routines, forge new connections, and find meaning. This transition is not about forgetting the past, but about learning to carry it while moving forward, one step at a time.
HOWM addresses this crisis by partnering with charities, providing veterans with a supportive community and practical pathways forward. Through these organizations, that offer access to mental health resources, peer support networks, and career transition assistance, fostering connection and purpose, HOWM helps veterans rebuild their lives, ensuring their service is honored with meaningful support long after the battle ends.
We express our profound gratitude for your continued support of Honoring Our Wounded Military, Inc. The year 2025 was indeed a remarkable one for our events. We were able to provide a significant donation of $300,000 to our wounded veteran charities, bringing our total contributions to over $2.8M+ since our establishment fourteen years ago. As a 100% volunteer charity, this achievement would not have been possible without your unwavering support.
We are pleased to inform you that our 2026 event weekend is scheduled for August 14th and 15th. The Gala Dinner and Auction will be held at the Westin, Southlake, with the Emerald City Band providing entertainment. The Military Heroes Run will take place at Solana in Westlake, and our golf tournament will be hosted at the Trophy Club Country Club.
We deeply appreciate the support we receive from the community, our sponsors, and our participants. Your support is invaluable to us. We eagerly look forward to continuing our efforts to assist those who have made immense sacrifices to uphold the freedoms that we hold dear and have come to expect.
Robert Ulses
President
Robert Finn
Vice President
Master Sergeant Cedric King
Master Sergeant Cedric King entered the United States Army in 1995. During his 20-year career, Master Sergeant King proved himself to be an exemplary soldier graduating from several distinguished schools in the Army, including but not limited to: the United States Army Jumpmaster Course, United States Army Pathfinder course, Air Assault course, and The United States Army Ranger Course. He is the recipient
of the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Legion of Merit and is an awardee of the order of Saint Maurice The Patron Saint of the Infantry.
On July 25, 2012 during his second tour in Afghanistan, Cedric was severely injured by an Improvised Explosive Device. The explosion caused internal injuries, permanent damage to his right arm and hand and the amputation of both of his legs. Cedric now refers to that moment as his finest hour.
Cedric turned tragedy into triumph, losing both legs and returning to complete the Boston Marathon just 21 months later. Now a renowned speaker, he teaches resilience to top organizations like the NFL, NBA, Google, and West Point. Featured on major networks like HBO and CBS, his incredible journey is currently being developed into the Hollywood film Endurance and was featured in his book, The Making Point. As a premier endurance athlete—including being one of only two double-amputees to complete all seven World Major Marathons—Cedric is currently training for a 140.6-mile Ironman and completing his new book, Marathons, Mindset, and Mercy.
Cedric has been married to his lovely wife, Khieda King, since October of 2000 and they have two beautiful daughters, Amari and Khayma King.
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