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Donations ended on 3/31/2021


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Justin Sisson Outstanding Cadet Scholarship

Brother. Son. Leader. Soldier. Friend. Inspiration. Army 2LT Justin Lee Sisson made an impression on everyone he met, on the ball field, on the wrestling mat, as an Eagle Scout, in the classroom, and on the battlefield.

Justin received an ROTC scholarship to attend Florida State, turning down two separate appointments to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to remain a member of FSU's Seminole Batallion. He joined the National Guard during his freshman year at FSU to get a better understanding of what the soldiers he'd eventually be leading needed in an officer. Between his sophomore and junior years, Justin chose to deploy for a year to Mosul, Iraq, as a private, first class. In honor of his exceptional service, he was promoted to specialist and received the Bronze Star.

When Justin returned to FSU in 2010, he completed his education and earned the George C. Marshall Award as the top cadet in FSU ROTC. Following his 2012 graduation, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army and assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, based at Fort Campbell, Ky. Justin deployed to Afghanistan in 2013 and was leading his platoon and providing security for Afghans when he was killed by a suicide bomber June 3 of that year.

The Justin Sisson Outstanding Cadet Scholarship, established by the Sisson family, benefits FSU ROTC cadets and FSU student veterans who embody Justin's dedication to family, country and duty.

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Ranger

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Screaming Eagle

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Hero

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Supporter Amount Gift Date
Jaimeson Steffens & Rachel Singer  $20.00 3/25/2021 6:36 PM
Anonymous Donor  Screaming Eagle $250.00 3/21/2021 9:57 PM
Tressa Wasson & Amber  Screaming Eagle $259.00 3/21/2021 7:22 PM
Donna Checca  Battle Buddy $25.00 3/20/2021 7:19 AM
Cynthia Good  Battle Buddy $25.00 3/20/2021 3:13 AM
Kelsey Segalini & Eric Segalini   Ranger $100.00 3/19/2021 8:17 PM
Paula Lombardo   Battle Buddy $25.00 3/16/2021 5:30 PM
Benjamin Chase Walton   Ranger $100.00 3/16/2021 6:07 AM
Lee Schafer & Marlene Schafer   Sapper $50.00 3/15/2021 3:46 PM
Janet Cermely & David Cermely  Battle Buddy $40.00 3/15/2021 2:56 PM
Melissa Kishel & Jeff Kishel  Screaming Eagle $250.00 3/14/2021 8:03 AM
Justin Wright  Battle Buddy $25.00 3/13/2021 4:02 PM
Bill Haig & Danielle  Screaming Eagle $300.00 3/13/2021 6:57 AM
Billy Francis & Lisa   Ranger $100.00 3/12/2021 8:25 AM
Anonymous Donor  Ranger $100.00 3/11/2021 10:26 AM
Keith Rudd & Sandra Rudd  $10.00 3/10/2021 10:43 PM
Melanie Monts de Oca  Battle Buddy $25.00 3/10/2021 10:32 PM
Roberta Vandermast  Ranger $100.00 3/10/2021 10:58 AM
Omar Baltodano & Omar Baltodano  $20.00 3/10/2021 9:57 AM
Mary Heather Webb   Ranger $100.00 3/10/2021 9:35 AM
Anonymous Donor  $10.00 3/9/2021 9:15 AM
Debora Tisdale  Sapper $50.00 3/8/2021 9:15 PM
Carol Collier  Sapper $50.00 3/3/2021 6:49 AM
David Mihanovic & Heather  Sapper $75.00 3/2/2021 9:28 PM
Paul Chapa  $15.00 3/1/2021 11:19 AM
Cheryl Kerns  Ranger $200.00 3/1/2021 7:01 AM
John Kennedy Hero $2,000.00 2/23/2021 12:00 AM
Marleni Bruner   $20.00 2/22/2021 1:28 PM
Linda Stewart Ranger $100.00 2/17/2021 12:00 AM
Carolyn Neeley & Mike  Ranger $200.00 2/16/2021 7:55 PM
David and Lynn Zeiger Zeiger  Ranger $100.00 2/15/2021 9:13 AM
Mike, Hope, Susan, Caroline, Charlie Loomis  Hero $500.00 2/14/2021 12:36 PM
Daniel Porris  Sapper $50.00 2/13/2021 11:17 PM
Steve Kiely & Lisa  Screaming Eagle $350.00 2/13/2021 9:12 AM
Christopher Lamm Screaming Eagle $250.00 2/11/2021 12:00 AM
Scott Clarke Sapper $50.00 2/11/2021 12:00 AM
Kevin Sisson & Phyllis  Ranger $100.00 2/10/2021 11:54 AM
Trinity Property Group, LLC Screaming Eagle $300.00 2/10/2021 12:00 AM
Doris Coleman $20.00 2/10/2021 12:00 AM
Joseph Travis Ranger $100.00 2/10/2021 12:00 AM
Ryan O'Rourke & Ryan O'Rourke   Sapper $50.00 2/9/2021 7:23 PM
Barbara Gillan  Sapper $50.00 2/9/2021 6:56 PM
Thrivent Financial Battle Buddy $31.00 2/9/2021 12:00 AM
Debbie O'Rourke Ranger $200.00 1/23/2021 12:00 AM
Michael Gwinn Ranger $100.00 1/19/2021 12:00 AM
Rae Skinner Sapper $50.00 1/18/2021 12:00 AM
Jacquline Mayo Ranger $100.00 1/17/2021 12:00 AM
Matthew Amsdell Ranger $100.00 1/17/2021 12:00 AM
Adam Eckerd Ranger $100.00 1/12/2021 12:00 AM
Bettie Tullis Ranger $100.00 12/31/2020 12:00 AM
Jane Csaszar Sapper $50.00 12/31/2020 12:00 AM
Jill Pobanz Battle Buddy $25.00 12/31/2020 12:00 AM
Kelli VanTassel Ranger $150.00 12/31/2020 12:00 AM
Michael Limoli Hero $540.00 12/31/2020 12:00 AM
Patricia Oster Battle Buddy $30.00 12/31/2020 12:00 AM
Rebecca McLaughlin Battle Buddy $25.00 12/31/2020 12:00 AM
Ruth Schindler Battle Buddy $25.00 12/31/2020 12:00 AM
Sharon Bishop Battle Buddy $25.00 12/31/2020 12:00 AM
William Nordstrom Ranger $100.00 12/31/2020 12:00 AM
Gillian Morton Battle Buddy $25.00 12/24/2020 12:00 AM
Sue Balsamo Sapper $50.00 12/24/2020 12:00 AM
Debra Teachworth Ranger $100.00 12/18/2020 12:00 AM
Linda Wagner Sapper $50.00 12/15/2020 12:00 AM
Lawrence Beshoner Ranger $100.00 12/2/2020 12:00 AM
Adrienne Lang Ranger $100.00 12/1/2020 12:00 AM
Lynn Rasmussen Ranger $100.00 11/30/2020 12:00 AM
Roy Cetlin Sapper $50.00 11/30/2020 12:00 AM
Susan Bobey Ranger $200.00 11/30/2020 12:00 AM
Cherstin Peterson Sapper $50.00 11/9/2020 12:00 AM
Gwen Ladner Battle Buddy $30.00 11/9/2020 12:00 AM
Melinda Major Sapper $50.00 11/9/2020 12:00 AM
Patricia DeFoor Ranger $100.00 11/9/2020 12:00 AM
Tressa Wasson Hero $1,250.00 11/6/2020 12:00 AM
Joshua Klostermeyer Ranger $150.00 10/30/2020 12:00 AM
Diane Tagsold Ranger $100.00 10/19/2020 12:00 AM
Marci Sesker Battle Buddy $25.00 10/16/2020 12:00 AM
Robin Sumple Ranger $100.00 10/10/2020 12:00 AM
Deborah Goehrke Ranger $100.00 10/8/2020 12:00 AM
Becky Hoy Sapper $50.00 10/2/2020 12:00 AM
Mark Coleman Hero $500.00 10/2/2020 12:00 AM
Mark Heistand Ranger $100.00 10/2/2020 12:00 AM
Ann Robinson Sapper $50.00 10/1/2020 12:00 AM
Brad Winking Sapper $75.00 10/1/2020 12:00 AM
Francis Acott Ranger $100.00 10/1/2020 12:00 AM
Mikail Kraft Ranger $100.00 10/1/2020 12:00 AM

Donations for this project ended on 3/31/2021 11:59 PM

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