A Tradition of Remembrance
The Connecticut Fallen Heroes Foundation exists to ensure that the men and women from Connecticut who gave their lives in service to our country are never forgotten.
For more than two decades, the Foundation has brought families, veterans and members of the community together to remember Connecticut's fallen service members and honor the sacrifices made by them and their families.
Through the Annual Memorial Tribute, scholarships, memorial efforts and support for Gold Star families, the Foundation continues the work of keeping their names, stories and sacrifices alive.
Always Remember.
Our mission is to always remember the brave service members from Connecticut who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, and to honor their lives, their families and their legacy.
A Mission That Grew From One Family
The story of the Connecticut Fallen Heroes Foundation began with Michael “Mike” Mastroni and his desire to honor Cheyenne Seymour, a young Trumbull service member whose life was lost in 2005.
What began as a personal effort to remember one young life grew into a larger mission. Mike brought people together, organized memorial efforts and continued expanding the Foundation's work as more Connecticut service members were lost.
That commitment eventually became the Annual Memorial Tribute, a tradition dedicated to remembering our fallen and making sure their families know that their loved ones' sacrifices have not been forgotten.
Michael “Mike” Mastroni
It is with heavy hearts that we remember Michael “Mike” Mastroni, whose life was dedicated to honoring our Fallen Heroes and ensuring their sacrifices were never forgotten.
Through CT Fallen Heroes, Mike brought people together, shared the stories of those who gave their lives in service and created a lasting tradition of remembrance.
Mike's work touched countless families, volunteers and members of the community. His dedication to remembering our fallen service members became the heart of the Foundation and remains part of its legacy.