It has been such a peaceful and restorative few days in Texas Wine Country, Fredericksburg, TX. Thanks to the Gold Star Parents Retreat, we were invited to spend four days and three nights at Texas Wine Country Jellystone Park—time that proved to be more meaningful than words can fully capture. Our first evening welcomed us to Hye Meadow Winery, where we shared a wine tasting and a wonderful dinner. It was the perfect setting to begin this special time together. The following

The inaugural Fleet Week Houston, held April 15–22, 2026, marked a historic moment not only for the Houston community but for the entire state of Texas. For the first time, a Texas city welcomed multiple U.S. Navy vessels and more than 1,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen for a week of celebration, connection, and reflection. As part of the nationwide America 250 commemoration, this event honored 250 years of service, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of our nation. O

We received a message from Ms. Nancy Ojeda that a new statue had been placed at Five Points. The moment I saw it, my heart skipped a beat. A hero stands in salute above the words, “Stand for the Flag,” facing the monument—facing the heroes raising the flag at Iwo Jima, facing the silhouette of a fallen warrior, and for me, it feels even more personal. He stands in honor, saluting the flag draped across our son’s casket. It stopped me in my tracks. There are no words big enou

Over the years, our foundation has been given many meaningful opportunities to sponsor local youth sports teams. Each time we do, it’s more than just a sponsorship — it’s a chance to invest in young athletes, encourage teamwork, and support families in our community. These moments remind us why we started this journey in the first place. Recently, we received a special acknowledgment on social media from a team we were honored to support this spring. Seeing our son’s name sha

Today marked a powerful and emotional milestone at Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park with the groundbreaking of the Gold Star Memorial Dome. 🇺🇸 This beautiful park continues to grow as a place of honor, reflection, and remembrance for so many who have served and sacrificed for our country. The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to honoring the experiences and sacrifices of our United States Veterans, Active-Duty Mil

Recently, we came across a heartfelt Facebook post from a local elementary school educator who shared a simple but powerful need. At her school, staff are committed to supporting the whole child  — academically, emotionally, and physically. Yet many students arrive each day without access to basic hygiene and personal care items. To help meet those needs quietly and respectfully, the school created a Care Closet  stocked with travel-size and single-use essentials that student

The Private First Class Matthew K. Guyon Foundation was recently made aware of a need at Deer Park Junior High School in their Life Skills classroom. The students were eager to grow their cooking skills, but the class lacked some basic essentials — pots, pans, and a couple of hot plates — to truly make their lessons come to life. We were honored and excited to step in and help meet that need. This opportunity felt especially meaningful to us because Private First Class Matthe

We were honored to receive an invitation from a Gold Star Family close to our hearts to join their daughter, Grace, as she spoke at The Woodlands College Park’s Military Salute. It was a deeply moving experience to speak the names of our heroes and share the mission of the PFC Matthew K. Guyon Foundation.

In honor of Veterans Day, the PFC Matthew K. Guyon Foundation proudly presents our annual Honor Field display at the La Porte Library. We extend our deepest gratitude to the City of La Porte—especially David Hefner—for your ongoing support in helping us bring this meaningful tribute to life. We’re also grateful to our generous sponsors: Pipefitters Local Union 211, the Houston Gulf Coast Building & Construction Trades Council, and Gold Star sister Grace Kotalik. A heartfelt t

We can never fully express the depth of our gratitude when others choose to honor our son and his brothers and sisters-in-arms. This...

Once again, PFC MKG foundation could be found at the LP Health & Safety Fair. We love this opportunity to engage with our neighbors,...

Once again, Private First-Class Matthew K Guyon Foundation proudly held its flag fundraiser in the Bayside Crossing & Morgan's Landing...

An invitation from the Wharton Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture for the Gold Star Mothers of America - Greater Houston to speak at their...

It was a nearly perfect day for Golf! This year, our annual tournament was held on May 14th. We raised over $20,000!! We can't thank our...

The Rotary Club of Greater Houston Veterans hosted their Patriot Games & Motor show and PFC Matthew K Guyon Foundation made sure to...

A Flag Dedication Ceremony FLAG TO REMEMBER FOUNDATION Honoring the brave men and women of the military with the dedication of a special...

After losing his son in the line of duty, Terry Burgess needed a way to grieve. In time, he and his wife co-founded the Gold Star Parents...

For our third year in a row we have had the opportunity to sponsor a Miss & Jr Miss for the Sylvan Beach Pageant. This year (for the 3rd...

What an honor for the PFC Matthew K Guyon Foundation to be a sponsor for the Deer Park Rotary’s annual Bubba Bingo Fundraiser Event! This...

The Young Entrepreneur Expo an annual event where local enterprising students learn what it takes to be the business leaders of tomorrow!...