It is hard to believe that a year has passed since we received the devastating phone call to inform us that Keith Phillips, a wonderful husband, amazing father, devoted son, and a vital part of the Fueled By The Fallen family was killed in a tragic motor vehicle accident. Although everyday is a day of remembrance of those who have left this earth before us, December 17th is an especially important day for us at FBTF, to pay tribute and [...]

“Inscribed onto these cars are those that fell on that particular day,” Kevyn Major Howard, founder of the “Fueled by the Fallen” organization, said.

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 City Council Woman Kaye Jones fires the starting pistol as Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan waves the flag kicking off the next leg of the 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally

Clarksville, TN – The 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally Southern Excursion made their scheduled stop in Clarksville, Tennessee, Thursday afternoon, and left out early on Friday morning on the final leg of their 2500 mile journey. The 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally began on September 24th on Florida’s Space Coast and concludes today in the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The 2011 locations included Melbourne and Jacksonville FL, Savannah, Atlanta and Peachtree City GA, Charleston, SC, Knoxville, Crossville and Clarksville TN, Scottsville, KY, Anniston AL, and Gulfport MS.

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ONTARIO – Kevyn Major Howard is on a journey. He wants to remind Americans of the achievements and sacrifices made by military and public safety personnel since the Sept. 11 attacks.
Howard is accomplishing that through a series of police cruisers, known as the “Angels Cars,” that are inscribed with the names of fallen firefighters, police officers and military personnel from 9/11.

On Thursday, Howard brought his mission to Ontario when two of the vehicles from the series – Pentagon and First Responders – were on display in front of the Ontario Rotary Police Museum.

“It was my wakeup call to America,” Howard said.

His inspiration for the vehicle came from personal experience, he explains.

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The 9/11 “Angel Cruiser Series” proudly displays the names of all Heroes that lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

New DVD cover.

CONCORD, N.C. (March 20, 2009) – A pair of nitro-burning NHRA Funny Cars dedicated to the memory of U.S. military personnel killed in service of their country during the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts will be displayed during the April 2-5 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.

War memorials take many forms. The Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., are two examples that remind millions of visitors each year that their freedom comes at a very high price. Traditionally, years pass after the end of fighting before such monuments are constructed – the memorial wall listing dead and missing Vietnam soldiers did not open until 1982 – but Kevyn Major Howard wanted to remind the public of the sacrifices military personnel are making right now.

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Motorcycle USA heads to Harley-Davidson of Glendale to join Grand Marshal Jay Leno and a host of other celebrities to take part in Love Ride 28, an annual charity motorcycle ride this year benefitting Autism Speaks. Read more in our 2011 Love Ride 28 Review. View full post for video!

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GULFPORT — Five 9/11 Angel Cars that honor the victims and first responders of the 9/11 terrorist attacks will make an unscheduled stop at Cruise Central today from about 1-4 p.m. and then lead the antique car parade in Long Beach, which starts at 5:30 p.m.
“This is very special,” said Woody Bailey, director of Cruisin’ the Coast. He said the cars participated in the Fireball Run, a road race that ended in Gulfport on Saturday. Transportation problems have them staying in South Mississippi beyond what the expected time — a gain for Cruisin’ the Coast.
The pearl white Camaros debuted on the front lawn of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. and also made stops at the Pentagon and Walter Reed Medical Center and Arlington National Cemetery. The cars were part of the 9/11 ceremony in New York before setting off on a cross-country tour.
One car honors the first responders at Ground Zero, two represent the twin Trade Towers, another commemorates those lost at the Pentagon and the fifth Angel Car honors the flight victims lost on board each of the four flights. In recognition, each Angel Cruiser lists the names of every victim lost on that day.

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Rolling 9/11 Tribute: Fueled by the Fallen and the Fireball Run
Posted on September 18, 2011 by Susan
Universal Studios Orlando, Florida–

(PRWEB) August 29, 2011 — Fueled by the Fallen, the Memorial Tribute Car Tour founded by Kevyn Major Howard, (“Rafterman” from Stanley Kubrick’s blockbuster film Full Metal Jacket) joins the 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally. “Fueled by the Fallen” is a non-profit that assists in supporting our Military Members, Public Safety Personnel, and their Families to aid in their emotional, physical, and financial recovery needs by displaying and racing Memorial Tribute cars.

A specially-designed 2011 Chevrolet Camaro ‘First Responders Memorial’ vehicle and a mint-condition 2001 Crown Victoria ‘National Law Enforcement Memorial’ police cruiser will compete in the rally and act as honor guard for the rally’s police escort out of destination cities. Each of the two memorial cruisers are covered with the names of over one-thousand fallen police officers and first responders that have lost their lives on and since September 11th, 2001.

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Daytona Beach, FL-A special visit to Biketoberfest is turning heads here.
Fueled by the Fallen, the Memorial Tribute Car Tour founded by Kevyn Major Howard, (“Rafterman” from Stanley Kubrick’s blockbuster film Full Metal Jacket) is making stops here for Biketoberfest.

“Fueled by the Fallen” is a non-profit that assists in supporting our Military Members, Public Safety Personnel, and their Families to aid in their emotional, physical, and financial recovery needs by displaying and racing Memorial Tribute cars.
Each of the memorial cruisers are covered with the names of over one-thousand fallen police officers and first responders that have lost their lives on and since September 11th, 2001..

One vehicle carries names of those lost in the World Trade Centers, another is for the victims at the Pentago and another carries the names of all those lost on the airliners that day.

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Cars from the “9/11 Angel Series” parked around the Minuteman Statue in front of the Lexington Battle Green on Thursday, Sept. 1. The memorial cars, created by the group Fueled by the Fallen, are painted with the names of 9/11 victims.

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Cars from the “9/11 Angel Series” park around the Minuteman Statue in front of the Lexington Battle Green on Thursday, Sept. 1. The cars are painted with the names of 9/11 victims.

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SymbolArts was contacted by Kevyn Major Howard, “Rafterman” from the film Full Metal Jacket, after he came across our 9-11 Ten-Year Commemorative artworks online. Since then, we have collaborated our efforts with Fueled by the Fallen, a non-profit founded by Mr. Howard, to tell the stories of 9-11.

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A patriotic trio made a pit stop last Wednesday at the Kennebunkport home of former President George H.W. Bush.

An American flag-painted Jeep led two 9/11 Angel Cars, each with thousands of hand painted names of Sept. 11 victims, through Kennebunkport to the Bush compound at Walker’s Point during the Maine-leg of the caravan’s journey across country.

The caravan is part of a memorial tour, Crossing of America, presented by Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and Spirit of Liberty Foundation. The ride began on Memorial Day as the fleet departed from the deck of the USS Midway in San Diego.

Ninety-seven days and more than 18,000 miles later, the cars arrived in Maine with less than two weeks to go before concluding their trip at Sept. 11 10th anniversary commemoration ceremonies in New York City.

The tour has passed through 44 states and met with hundreds of families of soldiers who were wounded or killed while serving.

“The emotional part of this whole thing has been the number of families of fallen heroes and wounded warriors that we have seen,” said Crossing of America Founder Richard Rovsek.

Rovsek last year dreamed up the cross-country trek to support soldiers and their families.

Rovsek before the trip began e-mailed Gold Star Families, families with members who have died serving in the military.

“We had lists and we must have sent out thousands of e-mails and they responded in such large numbers,” he said.

David Ojena, a 21-year-old San Diego State college student working for Crossing of America, said the emotional journey has been far more tiring than the physical one.

“We’ve met a lot of families and some of them have lost someone less than 60 days ago,” he said. “That’s the emotional part, it’s the hardest part. The drive time is nothing. The long days are nothing. Meeting with parents and widows and talking about the loss of a loved one is by far the toughest part. But it’s also the most meaningful part at the same time.”

Spirit of Liberty Foundation last spring bought two Jeeps and had award-winning airbrush artist Kiwi Terry spray paint them in honor of the American flag.

Kevyn Major Howard, founder of the nonprofit Fueled by the Fallen, a memorial race car honor tour that supports military members and public safety personnel, joined the tour.

Howard added five 9/11 Angel Cars to The Crossing of America fleet: two represent those killed in the Twin Towers, another represents those killed at the Pentagon, a fourth commemorate first responders killed at the scene and the fifth represents all passengers killed on the three hijacked flights.

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Saturday September 10th California Mustang club will be hosting a 9-11 tribute All American car & truck show. 100% of the entry fee’s will be donated to Fueled by the Fallen at Elk Grove Ford in Elk Grove CA from 10-3 with registration starting at 9:30

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California Car Culture Remembers Sept. 11 Victims

A Glendale man has created a tribute to the victims of September 11th on five “Angel Cars”

A Glendale man honors the victims of 9-11 with 5 Angel cars that will be on display in New York and Washington, DC.

At first glance, five Chevy Camaros lined along a Glendale street look like they’re part of a muscle car show.

But a closer look reveals the cars are there as a show of support for the families of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

“Inscribed onto these cars are those that fell on that particular day,” said Kevyn Major Howard, founder of the “Fueled by the Fallen” organization.

Howard and his organization placed the names of each victim of Sept. 11, 2001 on the five cars to remember those who died and the sacrifices their families have made since the attack 10 years ago.

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 OMG !!!  Kevyn,  your Dream and hard work, and labor of Love in your AMAZING cars ,is just phenominal.

  I remember way back in the beginning when we spoke, and emialed, and financially you, were struggling to support your Dream, but Wow has it sky rocketed. I am so excited, and Happy for you. Very Proud of all you’ve accomplished.

   I met your guys today at the J & S Surplus event in Moss Landing, Andrew, and Matt. What great guys. both very pleasant. Was great to meet them, and chat about you.

 Today I was the guest speaker, and my Travis was Honored. It was a wonderful event, really Outstanding !

 Angel Flight is Spectacular !!! What an addition to the Family of your cars !

  Miss you, my Friend… Hope to see you soon !

     Warmly

GSM Dianne
Proud Mother of LCpl Travis Layfield
KIA April 6th, 2004
Our Fallen Warrior

http://tinyurl.com/nk99sw (Our Fallen Warrior)
http://www.legacy.com (Travis’ Guest Book)

PLEASE CHECK the Veteran and Family Support California Events Calender at: www.my.calendars.net/vetsupportevents AND
the National Eagles Up! Calendar at : www.eaglesup.us

:excerptstart A quick note from Kevyn Major Howard as he winds down his Saturday travels.    To all of you.  Thank you for the incredible support.  Our heroes do matter.  I will send you more pictures as we go along.  Very tired right now.  We will be arriving at West Point tomorrow. Kevyn    :excerptend

 

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2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally Welcomes Fueled by the Fallen – A Rolling 9/11 Tribute

From KT: “I just wanted to share that I saw Angel 1 and 4 on I-95 S when I was traveling from Maine to NH. When I saw them, I was just hit in the chest with how beautiful they are and how important they are. Thank you for sharing them on the roads and not hiding them on a truck. I would love to see them if you are ever touring in S. NH. Safe travels.”

Reposted from: http://www.wattco.net/2011/08/29/fueled-by-the-fallen/ Fueled By the Fallen August 29, 2011 See them here: http://www.fueledbythefallen.org The long awaited debut of Fueled By The Fallen (FBTF) newest memorial cars, the “9/11 Angel Series” staged  this past Tuesday morning on the lawn in front of  the  U.S. Capitol.  After months of work and consultation, FBTF founder Kevyn Major Howard (Full  Metal Jacket), volunteers and board members arrived in Washington D.C. for the unveiling. Five new Pearl White Camaros in the 9/11 Angel Series commemorate every aspect [...]

The National Incidence Studies of Missing, Abducted, Runaway and Throwaway Children (NISMART) found that more than 2,000 children are reported missing every day in the U.S. and almost 800,000 disappear each year.  The study also found that pictures on posters are the single most important tool in finding a missing child. Sponsored by Chevrolet, Fireball Run Adventurally travels over 2,500 miles to 15 cities in an 8 Day Race to help Recover America’s Missing Children and this year Fueled by [...]

Fueled by the Fallen, memorial tribute cars join the 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally as it searches for missing children. The September rally includes a special tribute this year, marking the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Read the Full Article here

Click the link below for the latest Press Release for Fueled By The Fallen: Click here to download Press Release PDF

SymbolArts interviews Kevyn Major Howard, “Rafterman” from the film Full Metal Jacket about Fueled By The Fallen, the 9-11 Angel Series Memorial Cars and what inspired him to make this great cause a reality

Auto Rally Uses First-of-its-Kind New Media Program, New Technology Applications Including Live Streaming Video Broadcasts, Online GPS Tracking, and QR Codes on Rally Cars Allow Fans to “Follow the Fireball” Scan, Track and Win!

FBTF in Washington DC!

Race car tour to honor 9-11 victims.

“All those names, so young to give up so much at such a young age for something you believe in,” Cruze said. “Our country is very vulnerable right now with what’s going on around the world, and these young men and women are putting it on the line every day for us to protect our country, a country that I’m very proud of.”

Help sell this house and make a million dollars. Support the troops and retire! This is a once in a lifetime deal and it is real.

The 6 bedroom, 8,232 square foot home was designed around high-end art and antiques. It boasts wrought iron railings/fixtures from Jayne Mansfield’s estate, antique furniture, renaissance 18th century tapestries, oil paintings on elevator walls, & many wood statures & stone sculptures. Iron artwork & wine room door are from Ester Williams’ estate and there’s an antique Mantle from George Washington’s Mt. Vernon estate home.

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As a gesture of gratitude from the American people to our great ally the United Kingdom,
Fueled By The Fallen has built the “United Kingdom’s Memorial Car.”

This memorial car proudly displays the names of United Kingdom’s Fallen Heroes from
the Iraq/Afghanistan conflict in recognition for the United Kingdom’s continued allegiance
to the United States of America.

The East Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station is hosting our “2nd Annual No Limit Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament”. The Tournament is being held on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at the Commerce Casino located at 6131 East Telegraph Road Commerce, CA 90044.

Today on Memorial Day, May 30, 2011, 11 AM at Arlington National Cemetery, Kevyn Major Howard, President & Founder of “Fueled By The Fallen, Memorial Cars” will be the flag bearer of the American Flag for the Vietnam Veterans of America during the Memorial Day Service held in the Arlington National Cemetery Amphitheater.

Hero’s Ride Sizzle!

The event is on June 4th, 2011 at the Jack Bones Equestrian Center located at 26983 Tapia Canyon Road, Castaic, CA from 11am until 6pm.

Fueled by the Fallen debuts race hauler in NASCAR race hauler parade in Las Vegas.

Watch as the NASCAR Haulers make their way down the Las Vegas Strip and over to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

It is with great pride to announce that Fueled By The Fallen National Police Cruisers will be escorting Southern California Chapter VII on the Police Unity Tour held May 8 – 15th, 2011.

1st Annual Surf City USA Classic Car Show

I am excited to announce that Lisa Gal, owner of Hollywood Baskets has included Fueled By The Fallen T-Shirts in her Golden Globe Gift Baskets to Celebrities for this year’s 68th Annual Golden Globe Award Ceremony.