Whitlock Foundation Blog

Congratulations to our 2023 Nicholas Whitlock Leadership Scholarship Recipient: Jackson Terrell! Jackson is a freshman at Georgia Tech where he is studying biochemistry and involved with Greek life and the Georgia Tech Marching Band. Committed to service and supporting his community, he is actively involved in a variety of service projects through his fraternity, Theta Xi, ... Read more

Every year to honor Nick’s birthday, we make a donation on December 10th in his memory to a deserving organization to help support programs that provide important resources and opportunities for veterans, military families and our area youth.  This year, to honor Nick’s 41st birthday, we are donating $2,000 to Crowned for Ashes.  Crowned for ... Read more

Every year to honor Nick’s birthday, we make a donation on December 10th in his memory to a deserving organization to help support programs that provide important resources and opportunities for veterans, military families and our area youth.  This year, to honor Nick’s 40th birthday, we are donating $4,000 to the Coweta Community Foundation.  The ... Read more

Every year to celebrate Nick’s birthday, the foundation makes a donation on December 10 to an organization in need. This year, we made a donation to the Newnan High School Baseball team, where Nick played, to help repair the field that was damaged earlier this year in a tornado. Learn more about the Newnan High ... Read more

Every year to honor Nick’s birthday, we make a donation in his memory to a deserving organization in support of programs that provide important resources and opportunities for veterans, military families and our area youth.  Since 2013, this donation has supported 11 organizations active in our local communities, including:  Crowned for Ashes (2023) Coweta Community ... Read more

As we look back over all the recipients of the Nicholas Schade Whitlock Leadership Scholarship we’ve awarded since 2013, we are honored to have known them all! Over the last 10 years, we’re proud to have given $25,000 in scholarship funds to 10 amazing students. Tap each recipient from the list below to learn more ... Read more

Congratulations to our 2022 Nicholas Whitlock Leadership Scholarship Recipient: Lucas Morrison. Luke is an amazing young man who we are pleased to present with this scholarship.  As a student athlete he participated in both wrestling and lacrosse, and he demonstrated great success in his wrestling career as he is currently ranked in the top five ... Read more

Congratulations to our 2021 Nicholas Whitlock Leadership Scholarship Recipient: Reagen London. Reagan is an amazing young woman who we are pleased to present with this scholarship.  As a student, she graduated fourth in her class of 505 students, and she was President of Newnan’s chapter of the National Honor Society.  As an athlete she played ... Read more

We are proud to announce that the 2020 recipient of the Nicholas Whitlock Leadership Scholarship is Emory “Bo” Palmer. Bo is an accomplished young man who we are pleased to present with this scholarship.  As a student, Bo graduated with high honors from the STEM program, and was a member of Beta Club, National Honor ... Read more

Every year to honor Nick’s birthday, we make a donation in his memory to a deserving organization. This year, we’ve chosen to support Camp Southern Ground’s veteran programs which support servicemen and women in their transition from active service to civilian life, and those living with post-traumatic stress.  The donation that we are making will ... Read more

Congratulations to our 2019 Nicholas Whitlock Leadership Scholarship Recipient: James “Hutch” Tripp Hutch is an incredible young man who we are proud to honor with this scholarship. As a student he achieved many impressive academic successes including a 4.0 GPA, membership in Beta Club and National Honor Society, and participation in multiple academic clubs in ... Read more

Mark your calendars now for the 2019 Fall Heroes of Georgia 5k. The race will be held on April 13, 2019 at Lanier Islands. We hope to see you there!

Come join us and tailgate for the 2018 Mercer University Homecoming game!! This annual event is the perfect way to support an extraordinary cause and get you ready for Mercer University to take on East Tennessee State University. We hope to see everyone there! This year the Whitlock Foundation is teaming with the Georgia Psi ... Read more

Congratulations to our 2018 Nicholas Whitlock Leadership Scholarship Recipient: Bethany Schenck Bethany is an incredible young woman who we are proud to honor with this scholarship. As a student she achieved many impressive academic successes. She was a member of National Beta Club for a total of 8 years (fourth grade through her senior year), ... Read more

Nick’s white Jeep Wrangler has been displayed at many of the Foundation’s events.  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 Jeeps to honor Nick with ... Read more

On September 19, 2017 the Atlanta Falcons honored Captain Nicholas Whitlock as part of the “Who We Play For” recognition. During the game, the team played a video throughout the stadium featuring pictures and a narrative about Nick. We are so thankful to the team for remembering our heroes and supporting their families. You can ... Read more

The 2017 recipient of the Nicholas Whitlock Leadership Scholarship was Matthew Crow.  Academically, Matthew was a high honor student who was a part of the Key Club, Beta Club, and National Honor Society.  In addition to his academic achievements, he also received honors on the soccer field as he was awarded Coweta Soccer Player of ... Read more

The NSW Foundation is hosting its Fifth Annual Tailgate and Fundraiser on September 16,  2017 for the Mercer v. Auburn football game. The Tailgate will take place from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (Kickoff), and will include a professional tailgate set up including a tent, fans, TVs (with full media package), food and coolers full of ice ... Read more

Year 5 Remembrance. “Strengthened by their courage, heartened by their valor and borne by their memory, let us continue to stand for the ideals for which they lived and died.” – President Ronald Reagan This week, on a bright, beautiful Thursday morning, we were honored to attend the Ratchet 33 Memorial Ceremony at Hurlburt Field ... Read more

The Fallen Heroes of Georgia 5K is coming up on Saturday, March 18, 2017. This is an annual race created to honor and remember Georgia’s fallen soldiers who died while serving their country in the Global War on Terror. Signs individually representing each of the 228 Fallen Soldiers line the entire race course, and all ... Read more

We are proud to announce that our annual online raffle raised just over $2,100.00 for the foundation! The names were drawn on New Year’s Eve, and this year’s winners: 1st: Krista Duttenhaver 2nd: John Goodrum 3rd: Andrew Jones Thanks to all who participated!

As a way to celebrate and honor Nick’s birthday, the NSW Foundation has committed to make a donation every December to a deserving organization. This annual donation serves as a way to further the work and mission of organizations our Foundation believes provide important services to our current and future leaders, as well as bless ... Read more

This year’s event was a tremendous success. We had over 100 people attend and raised $1,500 towards the Nicholas S. Whitlock Memorial Scholarship. It was an exciting day as everyone cheered on their favorite teams, whether in person at Bobby Dodd Stadium or on one of the large screen TVs available at the tailgate site. ... Read more

The Captain Nicholas Schade Whitlock Foundation is proud to announce the 2016 recipient of the Nicholas Whitlock Leadership Scholarship, Emma Morris. Emma is an outstanding graduating senior at Newnan High School who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and academic achievement.   Emma was a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, and NHS Ambassador ... Read more

The NSW Foundation is hosting its Fourth Annual Tailgate and Fundraiser on September 10, 2016 for the Mercer v. Georgia Tech football game. The Tailgate will take place from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (Kickoff), and will include a professional tailgate set up including a tent, fans, TVs (with full media package), food and coolers full of ... Read more

The Fallen Heroes of Georgia 5K is coming up on Saturday, March 12, 2016. This is an annual race created to honor and remember Georgia’s fallen soldiers who died while serving their country in the Global War on Terror. Signs individually representing each of the 228 Fallen Soldiers line the entire race course, and all ... Read more

In their mission to always remember and carry on the legacy of our fallen heroes, the Travis Manion Foundation has shared Nick’s photo and story on their website. You can find it here.

2015 Recipients of Donation Made in Honor of Nick’s Birthday As a way to celebrate and honor Nick’s birthday, the NSW Foundation has committed to make a donation every December to a deserving organization. This annual donation serves as a way to further the work and mission of organizations our Foundation believes provide important services ... Read more

The NSW Foundation hosted its Third Annual Tailgate and Fundraiser on October 24, 2015 for the Mercer v. VMI football game. The turnout was exceptional, the weather was pleasant, and the football was hard-hitting. This year, the tailgate was held in conjunction with the Georgia Psi Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (Nick’s fraternity) and we would like ... Read more

The Fallen Heroes of Georgia 5K race took place Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the Lake Lanier Islands Resort in Buford, GA.  This race takes place each year to honor and remember Georgia’s Fallen Soldiers who have been killed in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.  All race proceeds benefit charities created in memory of ... Read more

Join us for a moment of reflection, and the Ratchett 33 Challenge As we approach the anniversary of Rachet 33’s accident, we as a foundation and as friends and family of Nick, Ryan, Justin and Julian, can’t help but pause to reflect upon the past year. We think about what has changed, and what hasn’t; ... Read more

On January 23, 2015 the U.S. Army Survivor Outreach Services added Captain Nicholas Whitlock’s photo to the Hall of Heroes located in Fort Benning, GA. Below are several photos taken at the event. To view more photos from this event please click here.

The Fallen Heroes of Georgia 5K race will take place Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the Lake Lanier Islands Resort in Buford, GA.  This race takes place each year to honor and remember Georgia’s Fallen Soldiers who have been killed in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.  All race proceeds benefit charities created in memory ... Read more

The NSW Foundation would like to thank each and every person who participated in our recently completed fundraiser. The foundation hosted a cash raffle and sold 370 tickets to 88 individuals for a total of $8,000. The drawing took place on December 31, 2014 and the winners were as follows: 1st prize: Jimmy Whitlock 2nd ... Read more

As a way to celebrate and honor Nick’s birthday, the NSW Foundation has committed to make a donation every December to a deserving organization. This annual donation serves as a way to further the work and mission of organizations our Foundation believes provide important services to our current and future leaders, as well as bless ... Read more

For every family missing their soldier, the holidays represent a bittersweet season. The flood of happy memories are confronted by the knowledge there will be an empty seat around the table, an unfilled stocking, a laugh missing from the conversation. To honor and remember the lives of our fallen heroes, Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath ... Read more

The 2014 NSW Foundation Raffle will raise money for the NSW Memorial Scholarship, a scholarship designed to help provide financial assistance to a Mercer University student. By purchasing tickets, you have a chance to win big money while supporting an excellent cause. Either way you win! Individual tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100. ... Read more

The 2nd Annual NSW Foundation Tailgate took place on November 1, 2014 and was a great success. The weather wasn’t ideal, but the cold and the wind did not stop our hearty bunch of tailgaters from having a great time. We would like to thank all those who attended and all those who helped to ... Read more

We are excited to share with you the blessings and happenings of the Foundation from the first part of this year. If you would like to sign up to receive the newsletter, you can do so on the homepage. August 2014 Newsletter From all of Nick’s family and friends, we appreciate your support and hope ... Read more

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the Captain Nicholas Schade Whitlock Foundation every time you shop online through Amazon with no added cost to you. When you shop at AmazonSmile you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon ... Read more

As a way to celebrate and honor Nick’s birthday, the NSW Foundation has committed to make a donation every December to a deserving organization. This donation will serve as a way to further the work and mission of other organizations as well as bless the lives of those that the organizations serve. In 2013, the ... Read more

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

On June 20, 2013 the Freedom Through Vigilance Association (FTVA) is conducting a memorial service for the members of Ratchet 33. The FTVA is an alumni association of the AF Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Agency, San Antonio, Tx. From their roots during WWII as the Air Force Security Service, their mission is to preserve ... Read more

The Whitlock Foundation would like to thank everyone who attended the First Annual Patriot’s Ball and Tailgate on August 30th and 31st, 2013, in Macon, Georgia. These events were planned in order to correspond with the first Mercer football game since 1941, which thankfully the Bears won 40 to 37 on a last minute field ... Read more

The Captain Nicholas Schade Whitlock Foundation is proud to announce the first recipient of the Nicholas Whitlock Leadership Scholarship, Andrew Sowerbrower.  Andrew is an outstanding graduating senior at Newnan High School who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and academic achievement.  In school, he was a member of the Newnan High wrestling team, manager of the ... Read more

We are humbled to share this act of kindness by the members of the 34 ESOS-A Aircrew.  The members of the 34 ESOS-A Aircrew wanted to do something to honor the 1 year anniversary of the death of their fellow comrades.  The crew was deployed together during the anniversary and was not able to attend ... Read more

We are excited to announce the details of the first Whitlock Foundation Cocktail Reception!  The event will take place July 26, 2013 from 8:00 p.m.-midnight at the W Hotel Buckhead, located in Atlanta.  The Whitlock Foundation Cocktail Reception will include a night of food, drinks, live music, a silent auction and surprise raffle.  All proceeds of ... Read more

In Oct. 2012 the Newnan-Coweta County Airport announced the airport would be officially renamed Newnan-Coweta County Airport, Whitlock Field to honor of Capt. Nicholas Whitlock’s sacrifice, the service and sacrifice of the many young men and women who learned to fly at the airport, and the many contributions of the Whitlock family to Coweta County.  ... Read more

The Captain Nicholas Schade Whitlock Foundation is proud to announce that it will award the first Nicholas S. Whitlock Leadership Scholarship this year on May 2, 2013.  The $2,500 scholarship will be awarded at the Newnan High School Honors Night to a deserving Newnan High senior.  Applications are available for pick up in the Newnan ... Read more

February 18, 2013 marks the one year anniversary of the date that Captain Nicholas S. Whitlock, Captain Ryan P. Hall, 1st Lieutenant Justin J. Wilkins, and Senior Airman Julian S. Scholten gave their lives while serving in Djibouti, Africa.  A memorial service will be held at the Hurlburt Air Force Base on this date to ... Read more

On February 3, 2013, sixteen Air Commandos and friends will begin a seven day journey in which they will be rucking 450 miles from Hurlburt Field, FL to MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL.  Additionally, two more commandos will begin their ascent of Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa.  Both the march and climb are being orchestrated ... Read more

Wreaths Across America is an annual event at Arlington National Cemetery where volunteers place Holiday wreaths at the grave markers of our fallen heroes within the Cemetery. The event occurs each year in December, and the wreaths remain in place until mid-January. Volunteers laid more than 100,000 wreaths this year, which was more than three-times ... Read more

The Captain Nicholas Schade Whitlock Foundation would like to say thank you to the Middle School students of The Heritage School in Newnan, Georgia. These students put together 37 care packages to be sent to the members of the 34th SOS squadrons deployed to two of the 34th SOS overseas sites during the holidays.  Captain ... Read more

Thanks to all who came out to make the first annual Bluegrass Bash such a success.  We were able to raise more than $25,000, which is unbelievable for our first event!  We are proud to say that because of the support and enthusiasm from each of you who came out or donated, we fully intend ... Read more

The Captain Nicholas Schade Whitlock Foundation would like to announce the first Hunter 87 Hunting Trip put on for wounded combat veterans.  This trip will provide 2 wounded veterans a 2 day guided deer hunting trip in Shorter, Alabama.  The hunt will take place December 14-15, 2012 at Oakfuskee Plantation.  All meals and lodging are included. ... Read more

Nick’s family, friends, the foundation, and all those involved with this event would like to say thank you!  Thank you to those that volunteered their time and effort.  Thank you to those that donated items to the silent auction.  Thank you to those businesses that sponsored the event.  Most of all, thank you to everyone ... Read more

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport was officially renamed on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in honor of Nick.  The airfield is now officially known as Newnan-Coweta County Airport, Whitlock Field.  Coweta County Board of Commissioners Chairman Rodney Brooks remarked that the name change “is a small effort not only to recognize the ultimate sacrifice made by Captain ... Read more

CrossFit Gulf Breeze, is hosting a national competition September 29-30, 2012 on Pensacola Beach.  The event is part of the national Garage Games Series, a CrossFit competition circuit.  Traditionally at these events the final workout is  known as a “Hero Workout”.  This event is designed to recognize local military members who have lost their lives ... Read more

On September 20, 2012 there was a funeral service honoring the 4 fallen members of the accident in Djibouti, Africa.  The service took place on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.  The grave will be marked with the 4 names for whom it holds: Captain Nicholas Schade Whitlock from the 34th Special ... Read more

Welcome to the Website for the Captain Nicholas Schade Whitlock Foundation! Air Force Captain Nicholas Schade Whitlock, 29, died February 18, 2012 while serving in the U.S.  Air Force in Africa.  Nick and three comrades died in an accident near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.  Nick was serving on his fifth deployment, and the accident occurred while ... Read more

The Hunter 87 Bluegrass Bash took place Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Newnan, Ga.  The original intent of the event was to raise enough money to offer the scholarship to  Newnan High School Senior at this year’s Honors Night and establish the first hunting trip designed for Purple Heart recipients.  With an extensive silent auction, ... Read more

Welcome to the Captain Nicholas Schade Whitlock Foundation.  On behalf of Nick’s family and friends, we are excited and passionate about launching this foundation.  We have great expectations for the future of this foundation, and we know that many lives will be touched. We are excited to be able to provide two scholarships to deserving ... Read more

On September 20, 2012 there was a funeral service honoring the 4 fallen members of the accident in Djibouti, Africa. The service took place on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.  For more information and to view photos, please visit the Events page, under Other Events and Recognition, or the Photo Gallery ... Read more

http://www.times-herald.com/Local/20121018-whitlock-added-to-airport-name-MOS The Newnan-Coweta County Airport was officially renamed on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in honor of Nick.  The airfield is now officially known as Newnan-Coweta County Airport, Whitlock Field.  For more information visit the Events page under Other Events and Recognition. Information about the date of the Dedication is yet to come.