Turning Heartbreak Into Hope: Nonprofit Mentors Orphaned Children of Fallen Veterans

An organization gives hope to the children of those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving the country.

Joe Lewis, founder of Angels of the Fallen, during his time in the Marine Corps. Courtesy of Angels of the Fallen

Ten years ago, Joe Lewis had an incredible idea.

Retiring from active duty in the United States Armed Forces in 2013, Lt. Col. Joe Lewis found a new purpose: to give hope to the children of mothers or fathers who died while serving as first responders or in the United States military.