The PACKRoth Foundation was created with a simple purpose: to ensure that the stories of those who served are never lost. The idea grew out of years spent in military communities where memories were shared quietly, often privately, and where the weight of experience was carried more than spoken. Over time, it became clear that these stories—of courage, complexity, humor, loss, and friendship—deserve a home.

Founded in 2022, the PACKRoth Foundation exists to preserve and share veteran narratives through writing, interviews, podcasts, and long-form storytelling. The work reflects the belief that every service member’s story matters, whether it is recorded for a family, for a unit, or for a broader audience.

This foundation is built on the same principles that shaped a career in Special Forces: respect for the mission, care for the people beside you, and a commitment to preserving what is worth saving. Here, that means protecting memories, elevating voices, and giving veterans a platform to tell their experiences in their own words.

That is what “A better way” means in this work.

The PACKRoth Foundation’s approach is shaped by values forged in places where stories were earned, not invented:

Every story has dignity.

Veteran narratives deserve to be handled with care, accuracy, and respect.

Preservation is service.

Capturing memories is a way of honoring the people who lived them.

Honesty builds trust.

The best storytelling is grounded in authenticity—not dramatized, not diluted.

Legacy matters.

What veterans share today becomes part of the record carried forward by families, communities, and future generations.

Through books, articles, interviews, and creative projects, the Foundation helps veterans articulate their experiences in formats that endure. The work is patient, structured, and relationship-driven—never rushed, never transactional.