Empowering Communities with Faith, hope, and Honor
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Empowering Communities with Faith, hope, and Honor
Join us in our mission to improve the lives of veterans
Announcing The Empty Seat Initiative
Empowering Communities with Faith and Honor
Presented by Faith and Honor in Partnership with Sober Soldier
This Memorial Day Weekend (May 23–27, 2025), while families across the country gather for food, fellowship, and remembrance, one powerful symbol will stand in silent tribute: an empty seat.
Faith and Honor proudly launches The Empty Seat Initiative, a national call to honor those we’ve lost—not just in war, but in the aftermath. In partnership with Sober Soldier, we invite you to take part in a visible act of remembrance for our fallen heroes—especially those lost to substance abuse, suicide, and the invisible wounds of service.
What It Is:
The Empty Seat Initiative asks individuals, families, restaurants, churches, and event organizers to leave one chair intentionally unoccupied during Memorial Day weekend gatherings. This seat serves as a symbolic reminder of the men and women who are no longer with us—not because they fell in battle, but because the war followed them home.
How to Participate:
- Leave one empty seat at your table during Memorial Day weekend (May 23–27).
- Add a candle, photo, name card, or brief note to signify remembrance.
- Post your tribute on social media using #EmptySeatInitiative.
- Invite your local businesses, restaurants, or places of worship to join.
- Create a space of honor at your event for silent reflection.
This initiative is more than symbolism—it’s a statement of solidarity. It says: We see you. We remember you. We carry your story forward.
Together with Sober Soldier, we’re working to ensure these stories are not forgotten. This Memorial Day weekend, let every gathering be an opportunity to recognize those who never made it back to the table.
For event materials, downloadable signs, or to get your organization involved, visit www.faithandhonor.org or email contact@faithandhonor.org.
Let this Memorial Day mean more.
One seat left empty. A thousand remembered.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
A Powerful New Partnership for Veteran Recovery
Faith and Honor is proud to announce our new collaboration with Sober Soldier.
This strategic partnership marks a major step forward in our mission to support veterans on their journey to healing and purpose. Sober Soldier, founded by longtime fitness coach and recovery advocate Boris Schaak, is dedicated to empowering individuals overcoming addiction and mental health challenges through targeted nutrition, supplements, and wellness solutions.
By joining forces, Faith and Honor and Sober Soldier will work together to provide holistic support services that address the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of our veteran community. This includes joint wellness initiatives, tailored fitness programs, mental health resources, and access to recovery-focused supplements specifically designed to restore vitality and hope.
Together, we are strengthening the foundation for veterans to not only survive—but to thrive.
Where Honor Meets Healing.
Stay tuned for upcoming events, shared initiatives, and stories of transformation made possible through this partnership.
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About Sober Soldier
Sober Soldier is a wellness-driven recovery brand committed to supporting individuals battling addiction and mental health challenges. Founded by veteran fitness coach and recovery advocate Boris Schaak, Sober Soldier combines decades of experience in health, fitness, and personal transformation to deliver targeted solutions that restore strength, vitality, and hope.
At the core of Sober Soldier’s mission is the belief that true recovery addresses both the body and the mind. Through a carefully developed line of supplements, CBD products, and fitness-based wellness strategies, Sober Soldier empowers those in recovery to rebuild their lives with purpose and resilience.
With a growing community of supporters and a deep commitment to long-term healing, Sober Soldier stands as a beacon of strength for anyone seeking to rise above addiction and reclaim their health.
Meet Boris Shaack
Meet Boris Shaack
Boris Schaak – Founder of Sober Soldier | Fitness Coach | Wellness Advocate
With over 36 years of experience as a fitness coach, I’ve dedicated my life to helping others achieve physical, mental, and emotional transformation. My own journey through addiction and into long-term recovery began in 2007. From the very start, health and fitness played a vital role in my healing process—not just as a physical outlet, but as a foundation for rebuilding discipline, strength, and purpose.
That experience fueled a calling: to create a supplement company that empowers individuals in recovery. At Sober Soldier, our mission is to support addiction recovery by addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of healing. We offer targeted supplements, CBD products, and wellness solutions designed specifically for those overcoming addiction and mental health challenges.
Every day, I witness the transformation of my clients—not just in their bodies, but in their minds and spirits. That growth is my passion and my life’s purpose. I’m honored to walk this journey with you.
– Boris Schaak
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