Please join the Museum and our generous host committee in South Carolina for a weekend of celebration, commemoration and remembrance.

The Museum is deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of our Heroes on The Bluff founder, John Hopper. John was a Museum Advisory Board member, enthusiastic advocate, generous supporter, and dear friend. He came to the Museum with an idea to fundraise in Bluffton, South Carolina, and Heroes on The Bluff was born.

John founded, built, and grew this event to share his love for country and the SEAL Teams with the community he also so devoutly loved. John truly loved the Museum and devoted himself to the cause. He was fiercely committed to helping others, and his passion for service was contagious. His larger-than-life personality and ardent nature wooed everyone he met, particularly those he convinced to serve on his Heroes on The Bluff committee. John’s shoes will be impossible to fill, and his absence will be felt by all forever.

We continue the legacy he began for the cause he so deeply loved. Thank you for your generous support of the John Hopper Memorial Heroes on The Bluff event.

All Proceeds Benefit the National Navy SEAL Museum and its Trident House Charities Program.

Trident House Charities

The Trident House Charities Program is the heart of the Navy SEAL Museum’s mission, serving the families of Naval Special Warfare. Comprised of four pillars–a Respite house in Fort Pierce, Florida; the Scholarship Program for the support of Pre-K, K-12, and higher education for children of Special Operations individuals; the K9 Project for the donation of service dogs; and Direct Family Support to fill in gaps beyond Federal support– the Trident House Charities Program is funded by the generous contributions of donors who care for those who have served, those who continue to protect our country, and for the families who have lost loved ones to combat or related training.

Join us in our mission to give back to these families who give so much in service to our country. Your support of this auction for the Navy SEAL Museum's Trident House Charities Program is greatly needed, deeply appreciated, and makes a resounding impact in the lives of many.

Our Deepest Gratitude to Our Host Committee

Mary and Pete Cawley

Michelle and Jeff Solomon

Kris and Matt Kovalcik

Shannon and Jeff Begola

Linda and Ted Neely