Photography by Cara Gilbride for Fairfield County Look

The Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, CFPF, held their annual gala under a tent at Riverside Yacht Club on November 12. Nearly 450 patriots attended the event. The foundation presented its Patriot Award to The Chief of Staff of the Army, General Ray Odierno. General Odierno gave a moving speech thanking and honoring his family and all military families for their service and sacrifices for our nation and in support of their loved ones who volunteer to serve in our military. Stephanie Gutierrez, a CFPF grantee spoke on behalf of the 208 children the foundation has served. To date, CFPF has given away over $2.5 Million in college scholarships to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. At the close of the night, the event had raised $1.425 Million... and this number continues to grow. The CFPF board covers all administrative costs allowing 100% of third party donations to go directly to the children of our fallen. CFPF's founders are Greenwich couple, Cynthia & David Kim. For more information, please visit: www.fallenpatriots.org.