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Kirtland Federal Credit Union (KFCU) has donated $5,000 to the Folds of Honor Foundation, a non-profit that honors the legacy of fallen and disabled military and provides scholarships for their families.

“We’re honored to support the education of children and families of fallen or disabled active-duty military members through our partnership with the Folds of Honor,” said Matt Rarden, KFCU President/CEO. “We owe these families a debt of deep gratitude. Our small gift will help the next generation of our nation’s heroes achieve their dreams.”

Photo Credit: Shana Quick and Jan Quick (Directors, Folds of Honor New Mexico Chapter) and James Quick (Colonel, USAF Retired), President of Folds of Honor New Mexico Chapter.

Matt Rarden, Kirtland FCU President/CEO

Sharlene East, Executive Vice President, Kirtland FCU

Rick Crocker, Senior Vice-President Marketing, Kirtland FCU

Lyn Kirkwood, member of Kirtland FCU Board of Directors and her husband John Kirkwood

Other representatives of Kirtland FCU

ABOUT FOLDS OF HONOR

It began with Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney’s flight home from his second tour of duty in Iraq. An F-16 fighter pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, he became painfully aware of the realities families face when a loved one in uniform is fallen or disabled. As his flight landed, the pilot announced they carried the remains of Corporal Brock Bucklin on board. Lt. Colonel Rooney watched as Corporal Bucklin’s twin brother walked somberly alongside the flag-covered casket to meet his family on the tarmac. Among them was the deceased Corporal’s young son, Jacob. Since that night, Lt Col Rooney has committed his life – through the Folds of Honor – to provide scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. Jacob Bucklin became the first Folds of Honor scholarship recipient in 2007.

ABOUT KIRTLAND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Established in 1958, Kirtland Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial cooperative whose mission is to improve member’s economic well-being and quality of life. With assets over $900 million, Kirtland FCU serves nearly 48,000 members from six branch locations in Albuquerque, NM.