FALLEN HEROES

Lifeguard Ben Carlson, 32, jumped into the water from a rescue boat that had responded to save the swimmer who was struggling in 6- to 8-foot waves off the Balboa Peninsula. Both men were hit by a large wave in the midst of the rescue attempt. On Sunday about 5,000 people watched from the Newport Beach Pier and shore as about 2,500 people took to boats and boards and made their way out past the breakers. Mourners threw flowers into the water, and those on shore and in the water observed a moment of silence for Carlson.

Paying respects to Jesse Wilkes

Jesse Wilkes, Marines, served 2 tours in Iraq, killed on a motorcycle accident.

Real Heroes… You Take My Breath Away

The Hero Rescue Fund is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to help those who help others, from our military men and women to firemen, policemen, first responders and you, the ordinary citizen.

We are the catalyst that creates the bridge between the heroic citizen and those that need help.

We provide access to resources and support those that perform heroic acts of valor such as the good Samaritans, first responders, and humanitarians.

Who is there to help the heroes that risk their lives to save others without fear and comfort those whom they rescue?

We are, The Hero Rescue Fund, Inc.