
YOUR SERVICE WAS JUST THE FIRST CHAPTER.
WE’RE HERE FOR THE REST.
We are deeply saddened to share that John "Jack" Downing passed away on Saturday, August 9th.
"There is no Soldier On without Jack's passion, vision, wisdom and most importantly caring and loving the men and women that Soldier On has served, and those that work here. The void left will never be filled but more importantly the impact on so many lives will last forever."
Bruce Buckley, CEO & President
Calling hours, Wednesday August 13th at 4PM at Dery Funeral Home (54 Bradford Street Pittsfield MA 01201)
Celebration of Life Thursday August 14th at 11AM at Berkshire Hills Country Club (500 Benedict Road Pittsfield MA 01201)
CHANGING THE END OF
THE STORY
Join us in the fight against veteran homelessness. Soldier On has been at the forefront since 1994, offering an array of housing and support services to those who've served. Our permanent housing communities provide a pathway of safe stable housing for at-risk veterans. Together, we're rewriting the story for those who've sacrificed for our country.

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