Mark Forester Foundation

On September 29, 2010 Mark was killed in action in Afghanistan while preparing to rescue a fallen teammate. He paid the ultimate price of freedom along with a Special Forces friend. Mark lived and died by the principles of faith in God, and love of family, country, and freedom. As we like to say, he went out moving forward.

The Mark Forester Foundation has been established to honor an American hero, SrA Mark Andrew Forester.  Our priority is to provide scholarships to Haleyville High School students who exemplify patriotism, selflessness, commitment, faith, and determination, which were the basis of Mark’s life.  They were also traits that he carried forth until his final breath on the battlefield. We are a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization.

It is the desire of Mark’s family that his example be preserved and shared with the world. First and foremost, we do this by providing a college scholarship to at least one Haleyville High School student each year. The city of Haleyville and the school system have been very supportive to our family since Mark’s death and we want to give back to our home town. We also want students to understand that freedom does not come without a price. We take awarding this student(s) scholarship very seriously. A scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student(s) who exemplifies the same character traits and patriotism that were the basis of Mark’s life. The foundation will allow these and other goals to be accomplished.