Legendary Leader

He led the Packers to five NFL championships in 7 years, leaving his indelible mark on the franchise. Vince Lombardi also left his mark on this signed check from his personal bank account. Framed with Vernon Biever's iconic photo of Lombardi stalking the sidelines.


This family heirloom was donated by Brian LaViolette Foundation board member and Brian's Aunt, Sue LeTourneau. It could be yours to enjoy for years to come!

The Journey Continues Newsletter

Have you ever met anyone that seems to take your breath away by how generous they can be? Our family and Brian's Foundation are fortunate to know many..we are sometimes surprised we are even able to catch our breath on certain days.

Bob Nueske is one of those people. Bob grew up and lives in Wittenberg, Wisconsin where he owns Nueske's Applewood Smoked Meats. It is a family-owed company that has been going strong since 1933.

Bob has a generous heart and a calm voice. He serves on our Foundation Board of Advisors and provides us with his thoughts and great copy editing skills.

Bob was key to the establishment of our Poland Scholarship of Honor and is an annual sponsor. He has never hesitated to donate food for our 'Brats for Brian' tailgating, the Medal of Honor Convention or Freedom House- to name a few.

Nueske's Applewood Smoked Meats is also our printing sponsor for our new Journey Continues Newsletter which we are happy to announce that we will have them in hand by the end of February!

It will highlight our scholarship recipients since our last newsletter, our different scholarship programs, all we honor, and educate many around the world on Brian's Foundation.

If you are on our mailing list, we will be getting the Newsletters out to you. If you or someone you know would like to be added to our list to receive The Journey Continues Newsletter, please send your address to me at kimrlav@yahoo.com.

Thank you to Humana Military

Dave Baker (President and CEO) and Cathy Wessel (Chief of Planning and Development) of Humana Military Healthcare Services were presented this thank you Scholarship of Honor framed medal for Humana Military's sponsorship. With their support, Brian's Foundation was able to enhance our program with our special Scholarship of Honor Brochure to educate and update thousands about Brian’s Foundation, its scholarship recipients and honorees through the Scholarship of Honor program.
Humana Military's donation ensured that 100% of the Scholarship of Honor endowed donations are awarded to deserving students on an annual basis.

The frame was presented in Louisville, KY on January 29,2010, where Humana Military is headquartered. The last time Doug LaViolette was in Kentucky was 42 years ago to the day when he reported for basic training at Fort Campbell, KY. on January 29th, 1968.

Humana Military Healthcare Services mission is to be the most trusted name in military health solutions. They collaboratively work with U.S. Department of Defense partners in the delivery of high quality, cost-effective, accessible health care services to the military population we serve.

Selco donates beautiful Scholarship of Honor watches

Mark Abels, President and CEO of Selco Companies donated the above Scholarship of Honor watches to Brian's Foundation.

Doug LaViolette was able to meet with him at the PPAI tradeshow in Las Vegas last week and presented him this special plaque:

On behalf of its many scholarship recipients, The Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation extends its deepest gratitude to:

Mark Abels
Selco Companies

Through the generous support of Selco Companies, the memory of our nation's service men and women, and their commitment to duty, honor and country, live on through the Scholarship of Honor. Thanks to the donation of Selco’s beautiful timepieces, that message will continue to be spread by those scholarship recipients who share a passion for community service and love of country.

St. Norbert College Scholarship Recipient studies in England

Adam DeCleene of DePere, Wisconsin will graduate from St. Norbert College in 2011. He is one of 4 students who received our St. Norbert College scholarship. Adam is currently in England where he is studying at Lancaster University. He sent this photo of his travels to Rome along with the thoughtful thank you below.

Thanks for the update Adam!