The Captain Nicholas Schade Whitlock Foundation is proud to announce the 2014 recipient of the Nicholas Whitlock Leadership Scholarship, Jeremy Messer. Jeremy is an outstanding graduating senior at Newnan High School who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and academic achievement. He has earned several awards for his high level of academics including the Principal’s Award … Read more
Nick’s white Jeep Wrangler has been displayed at many of the Foundation’s events over the last 2 years. Nick first received the Jeep in high school, and it was a part of many of his life’s journeys. Nick’s family would like to continue to display the Jeep at future events, and have commissioned Toy Box … Read more
As a Foundation we deeply respect the men and women, past and present, who have given so much to our country. With the two year anniversary of Ratchet 33’s accident upon us we’ve spent a great deal of time reflecting on the lives, service and sacrifice of the members of the crew – Captain Nicholas … Read more
2013 was a busy year for the Foundation, and we are proud to share all of the exciting details in our first newsletter. If you would like to sign up to receive the newsletter, you can do so on the homepage. Captain Nicholas Schade Whitlock Foundation Newsletter From all of Nick’s family and friends, we … Read more
The Fallen Heroes of Georgia 5K/10K is March 15, 2014. This is an annual race designed to honor those fallen soldiers of the Iraq and Afghan wars. All proceeds go toward charities created to benefit the fallen soldiers, and this year, the Whitlock Foundation has been added to the list of benefitting charities. Last year … Read more
As part of the annual Veteran’s Day event, the Richmond Hill, GA Exchange Club dedicated a brick to Captain Whitlock. This brick became part of the Veteran’s Monument. Richmond Hill is the hometown of Ashley Whitlock.
Applications for the Nicholas Whitlock Leadership Scholarship are now available. The Nicholas Whitlock Leadership Scholarship will endow a Newnan High School senior with a one-time donation, given on honor’s night, to be used towards college expenses. Applications can be picked up in the Newnan High School Counselor’s office. Applications are to be returned to the … Read more
Bill & Evonne Williams are natives of Omaha with four sons who have served in the United States military. Their sons’ service has led to an appreciation for the sacrifices of our servicemen and their families, as well as a desire to honor our military, including those who have died, while serving the United States … Read more
A plaque has been placed on the grounds of the National Museum of the Air Force in Dayton, Ohio in memory of the members of “Ratchet 33”. The plaque is located in the museum’s Memorial Park. The museum’s Memorial Park honors Air Force-associated units and people for their courageous service and sacrifice in the cause … Read more
The 2012 Hunter 87 Bluegrass Bash was such a tremendous success that we have grown the event into the Live Oak Music Fest! The First Annual Live Oak Music Fest was a success, and all proceeds continue to go toward the Nicholas Whitlock Leadership Scholarship, a scholarship awarded to a deserving Newnan High School senior, … Read more