Warrior Bonfire Program

Warrior Bonfire Program provides opportunities that improve the lives of Purple Heart recipients — those wounded in combat at the hand of the enemy — on their lifelong journey of recovery and healing. We create activity-based, stress-free programs that promote camaraderie and therapeutic healing.

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In Memory of Our Founder, Dan Fordice | May 12, 2026

It is with profound sadness that the Warrior Bonfire Program family announces the passing of our founder, Dan Fordice, who died Tuesday, May 12, 2026, doing something he loved. Dan was a veteran, an aviator, a builder, and a man who believed with his whole heart that no warrior should ever have to heal alone. In 2012, a single conversation with a combat-wounded veteran changed the direction of his life. From that moment, he gave everything he had to the men and women who had given everything for this country.

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Services for Dan Fordice

Monday, May 18
Visitation - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Rosary 7:00 pm
Fisher-Riles Funeral Home
5000 Indiana Ave
Vicksburg, MS 39180

Tuesday, May 19
10:30 AM
Funeral Mass
Saint Paul Catholic Church
713 Crawford St, Vicksburg, MS 39180

Rite of Committal (Graveside Services) following Mass
Cedar Hill Cemetery
326 Lovers Ln
Vicksburg, MS 39183

Reception to follow at St. Paul’s Farrell Hall
825 Crawford St.
Vicksburg, MS 39180

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"The time spent with fellow combat wounded, laughing, crying, messing with each other, helps put guys in a mind frame and comfort zone to let their guard down a bit, just enough, to start seeing that they CAN make it work, find a purpose again, and be alright with the appreciation shown to them by so many good Patriots who are around at WBP events."

-Jason J. ~ Purple Heart Member

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There are a variety of ways to support the Purple Heart recipients of the Warrior Bonfire Program. You can host a small fundraiser, donate the use of a vacation home, cover cost of meals or activities, make an introduction to a sponsor, or volunteer your time and/or talent.

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Warrior Bonfire on Amazon Prime Video

Step inside a Warrior Bonfire Purple Heart Retreat to see and hear directly from veterans why recreational and small group therapies are needed. Episode 1 of 6, Colorado Cold.

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