Meet Jarred, the winner of OMK’s Courageous Kids of 2020 Contest in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve category!

Jarred, 14, is the son of an U.S. Marine Corps Reservist who was activated stateside during 2020 in response to a COVID-19 or Southwest Border Mission.

“In 2020, Jarred was recognized by his school district as his middle school’s Valedictorian,” said Jose, Jarred’s father. “Jarred is the first chair of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra in our county, and tutored other young musicians. He has played the National Anthem for U.S.M.C. venues and other groups such as the Leatherneck Scholarship Foundation, The Port Washington N.Y. Marine Corps League, and the Tunnel to the Towers foundation.”

“Jarred continues to charge forward in 2021. His current GPA in the 9th grade is 98.6 and he is currently at the top of his class. Jarred contributes to the community in other ways and plans to volunteer his time during the summer months to tutor young students in need.”

To learn more about Our Military Kids’ mission, please visit https://www.ourmilitarykids.org!