• Warrior Saber: Recognizing Continued Excellence.
    Warrior Saber recognizes former service members who continue demonstrating service,
    honor, expertise and professionalism after their active duty is complete.

    Warrior Saber provides a military style ceremony, with a real sword and inclusive of non-
    military family, friends and co-workers, to show our appreciation and admiration for these
    former service members.
  • Warrior Saber: Recognizing Continued Excellence.
    Warrior Saber understands the importance of recognizing service members who continue living
    an honorable and dedicated professional life after their active service ends. In doing so they act
    as beacons of hope for all military veterans who may be struggling. And reminders for veterans
    and civilians alike, that the antidote for much of the suffering in this world is to be of service to
    others. For this we give honor.
  • Deserving of recognition
    Be their voice
    Nominate a veteran

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Our Mission

Warrior Saber seeks to take responsibility for one of the current challenges facing our nation by building a bridge of communication and familiarity between civilian and Veteran citizens.

Warrior Saber Recipients

Author Echoes of Our War, Volunteer Leadership of Cooper’s Troopers

Grady Birdsong

- USMC
- Arvada, Colorado
- Sponsored and hosted By Cooper’s Troopers

Montrose PD officer

Jeremy Payne

- US Army
- Montrose, Colorado
- Sponsored by The Big Fish Foundation
- Hosted by the Montrose County Sheriff's Office

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach and Mentor

James Drebenshedt

- US Navy
- Longmont, Colorado
- Hosted by Darkhorse BJJ

Business owner, Coach, Referee, Umpire

Paul Stuart

- US Army
- Granby, Colorado
- Hosted and sponsored by: Stand Firm CrossFit

Director and Board member for Veterans to Farmers

Richard and LeeAnn Murphy

- USAF
- LIttleton, Colorado
- Hosted by Chatfield Farms
- Sponsored by The Big Fish Foundation

Father/Husband/Firearms Instructor/Motivational Speaker

Omari Broussard

- USN
- Round Rock, TX
- Nominated by: John Brown (2020 Warrior Saber Recipient)
- Sponsored by: The Big Fish Foundation

Middle School Teacher

Tiffani Patterson

- USCC
- Rancho Cucamanga, CA
- Sponsored by: The Big Fish Foundation
- Hosted by: Ruth Musser Middle School

Federal Police Officer/ Professional Motivator

Mykul Thomas

- USMC
- Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado
- Nominated by: Sgt. Ted Lewis USMC
- Sponsored by: The Big Fish Foundation
- Hosted by: 460th Security Forces Squadron

Co-Founders Warrior Bonfire Program

Fordice Brothers

- US Army
- Vicksburg, MS
- Nominated by: Mike Foos
- Sponsored by: The Big Fish Foundation

JROTC Instructor

George Skinner

- USAF
- Aurora, CO
- Sponsored by: The Big Fish Foundation
- Hosted by: Gateway High School

Welding Instructor/ Welding Team Manager

Josh Walbohm

- USCC
- Cleveland, OH
- Nominated by: Kurt Belan
- Sponsored by: The Big Fish Foundation
- Hosted by: AT&F

Portage County Sheriff's Jailor

Rachel Rybom-Dylan

- USMC
- Kent, OH
- Nominated by: Mark Dennis
- Sponsored by: The Big Fish Foundation
- Hosted by: KSU Gymnastics

US Park Service

John Vonk

- US Coast Guard
- Bozeman, Montana
- Hosted By: Your Yoga Bozeman
- Sponsored by The Big Fish Foundation

Coach and Teacher

Mark Nieman

- US Army
- Columbus, Ohio
- Sponsored by The Big Fish Foundation

Police Chief

Kevin Grayer

- USMC
- Detroit, Michigan
- Sponsored by The Big Fish Foundation

State Chair for the Guard and Reserve

Rex Miller

- US Navy
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Hosted By the Nevada National Guard
- Sponsored by The Big Fish Foundation

Paralyzed Veterans of America

Michael Yaskowiak

- Akron, Ohio
- Sponsored by RGuy and Sons Painting
- Sponsored by The Big Fish Foundation

Teacher

Frank Harmon

- Colorado
- Sponsored by The Big Fish Foundation

Nominate a Veteran

Please let us know about the veterans in your community who continue to demostrate service, honor, expertise and professionalism after their military service ends. Once a veteran is nominated we will needs to reach out to the nominator to gather additional details.

Board Members

President WS Board of Directors

Shawn M Wentz

Shawn M Wentz is the proud CO-Founder and Director of Warrior Saber; 501c3, National Public Charity. As an Exercise and Human Behavioral Scientist Wentz believes strongly in a few natural laws of human behavior.

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Vice President Warrior Saber Board of Directors

Ronald C. Guy JR.

Ron Guy Jr was born and raised in North East Ohio. At the tender age of 21, he and his husky hopped into his jeep and headed west to find the purpose of life.

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Educational Leadership & Management (ELM)

Dr. Chris Pilkington

Dr. Pilkington has had a successful 20-year career in the United States Marine Corps and was the Program Manager for the Navy's...

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WS Board Member

Samantha Peck

Samantha Kruper Peck is currently a client executive with HUB international. This role is primarily dedicated to helping clients with employee benefits and wellness. Previously, she worked for Kaiser Permanente...

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