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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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Sapper

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Ranger

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Screaming Eagle

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Hero

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Thank You to Our Supporters

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Supporter Amount Gift Date
Doris Coleman Battle Buddy $25.00 3/12/2020 12:00 AM
Bob Bartholomew & Susan Buhr  Screaming Eagle $250.00 3/3/2020 4:08 PM
Jim Bartholomew  Ranger $100.00 3/1/2020 10:57 AM
Anonymous Donor  Ranger $100.00 2/29/2020 10:29 AM
Michael Miralles  $15.00 2/29/2020 6:03 AM
Rhonda Morgan  Ranger $100.00 2/28/2020 2:47 PM
Elizabeth Swiger   Sapper $50.00 2/28/2020 10:05 AM
Steven Buhr & Kathllen Buhr  Sapper $50.00 2/27/2020 5:26 PM
Anonymous Donor  $20.00 2/27/2020 7:08 AM
Steubens Ltd. Co. Battle Buddy $25.00 2/24/2020 12:00 AM
Artiom Milor Hero $500.00 2/23/2020 12:00 AM
Brittany Bengert Sapper $50.00 2/21/2020 12:00 AM
Danette Rohr  Battle Buddy $25.00 2/20/2020 10:31 PM
Scott Clarke Sapper $50.00 2/20/2020 12:00 AM
Signe Thomas    Screaming Eagle $250.00 2/18/2020 8:32 PM
Bill Haig  Sapper $50.00 2/17/2020 9:54 AM
Michael Tisdale Ranger $200.00 2/17/2020 12:00 AM
Janet Cermely & David  Ranger $100.00 2/14/2020 8:48 PM
Ryan O’Rourke & Ryan O'Rourke   Sapper $50.00 2/14/2020 12:16 PM
Barbara Gillan Sapper $50.00 2/13/2020 5:31 PM
Jackie Mayo & Rod  Ranger $100.00 2/13/2020 1:06 PM
Will Clapp & Maria Clapp  Ranger $100.00 2/13/2020 8:55 AM
Matthew Nichols  Hero $1,000.00 2/12/2020 11:17 PM
Adrienne Lang & Kirk  Ranger $100.00 2/12/2020 11:15 PM
Hope Loomis & Michael Loomis  Hero $500.00 2/12/2020 10:57 PM
William Eckerd  Ranger $100.00 2/3/2020 10:27 PM
Mike Limoli & Pam  Ranger $200.00 2/2/2020 12:35 PM
Mark Chin-Lenn, M.D. & Kevin Pfeiffer  Hero $500.00 1/30/2020 4:53 PM
Anonymous Donor  $15.00 1/30/2020 11:50 AM
Rhonda Ioerger Battle Buddy $25.00 1/26/2020 12:00 AM
Billie Ioerger-Easterberg Ranger $200.00 1/25/2020 12:00 AM
Cheryl Kerns Ranger $100.00 1/25/2020 12:00 AM
Kimberly Hedge Sapper $50.00 1/25/2020 12:00 AM
Lisa Kiely Screaming Eagle $300.00 1/22/2020 12:00 AM
Solstice Sleep Products Hero $500.00 1/18/2020 12:00 AM
Judy Liming Screaming Eagle $300.00 1/18/2020 12:00 AM
John Kennedy Hero $2,000.00 1/15/2020 12:00 AM
Blue Valley West High School Hero $5,000.00 12/31/2019 12:00 AM
Commonwealth Charitable Fund Hero $4,000.00 12/31/2019 12:00 AM
Joan Berman Sapper $50.00 12/30/2019 12:00 AM
Timothy McRee Hero $500.00 12/17/2019 12:00 AM
Kristi Puder Battle Buddy $25.00 12/6/2019 12:00 AM
Bettie Tullis Ranger $100.00 12/5/2019 12:00 AM
Trinity Property Group, LLC Hero $500.00 12/3/2019 12:00 AM
Veritas Strategies Ranger $100.00 12/3/2019 12:00 AM
Billie Ioerger-Easterberg Ranger $150.00 12/3/2019 12:00 AM
Edward Walthall $20.00 12/3/2019 12:00 AM
Julie Denk Battle Buddy $25.00 12/3/2019 12:00 AM
Mark Hobson Ranger $100.00 12/3/2019 12:00 AM
Daljeet Singh Bagga Ranger $200.00 12/2/2019 12:00 AM
Debbie O'Rourke Ranger $200.00 12/1/2019 12:00 AM
Tressa Wasson Hero $1,250.00 12/1/2019 12:00 AM

Donations for this project ended on 3/6/2020 12:00 AM

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