The FIVE Foundation was created to honor Staff Sergeant Tanner W. Grone and the 160th SOAR crew (Steve, Shane, Andy, and Cade) who gave their lives in service to our country on November 10th 2023. Our mission is to support the military community and values that Tanner felt strongly about while keeping his legacy alive through the values he lived by—Focus, Integrity, Valor, and Endurance.
The name FIVE carries both symbolic and deeply personal meaning. It reflects those guiding values, but also countless reminders of Tanner’s presence. The number was his soccer jersey, the last conversation with his sister Emily happened on November 5th, five days before the accident, and lasted five minutes. Their Snapchat streak had reached 1,555 days, and National Siblings Day fell in the fifth month after Tanner’s passing. On the night of the accident, there were five helicopters in the air, and five soldiers aboard the fallen Black Hawk. To Tanner’s loved ones, these moments are more than coincidence, and more "5's" have appeared when they need it the most as a reminder of his spirit.
Through the FIVE Foundation, we channel that spirit into action. One of our proudest efforts is the SSG Tanner Grone Memorial 5k which raises funds to support the scholarship established by Tanner’s best friend, Jarred Stewart. This scholarship helps support high school grads pursue their goals in Tanner’s honor.
We hope to continue to grow the foundation in honor of the fallen five and support the communities that share similar values to them.
At its core, the FIVE Foundation is a promise: to remember, to give, and to live with focus, integrity, valor, and endurance—just as Tanner and his brothers-in-arms did.
The FIVE Foundation is led by a small, dedicated group of Tanner’s family and friends:
Founder: Emily Lemoine
Scholarship Fund Founder: Jarred Stewart
Erica Grone, Steve Grone, Mike Lemoine
Volunteers: Jennifer Stewart and Jeff Stewart
Together, they work to ensure Tanner’s legacy continues to inspire and make a lasting impact.
FIVE Foundation Corp.
501(c)(3) Non-Profit Status
EIN: 33 - 4765184