In an effort to keep Jesse’s dream alive, proceeds from this Poker Run will be deposited into the Jesse Snow Scholarship Fund that is established at Sinclair Community College (Dayton, OH). It’s the nation’s third highest honor for valor in the face of the enemy. His daring efforts were recognized with the posthumous presentation of the Department of Defense Silver Star Medal. Jesse demonstrated courageous and selfless actions in saving the lives of three fellow brothers in arms and solely denying the enemy the ability to capture any American soldiers. A hometown hero from Fairborn, Ohio, Specialist Snow was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and was killed in Kunar province, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. Specialist Snow was only 25 years old at the time of his death. Jesse was killed Novemwhile serving in Operation Enduring Freedom. On August 29th, 2015 we will be holding the Third Annual “USVMC-OH Fallen Hero Poker Run” in honor of local Fairborn, Ohio hero, Army Specialist Jesse A.
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