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Golden Heart Hero Pals

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Inspired by service. Created for comfort.

Golden Heart Hero Pals began with a belief that stories and familiar companions can help courage feel more personal.

A mission shaped by service and love.

Golden Heart Hero Pals was founded by U.S. Army veteran KG Stewart. The inspiration grew from the loss of her infant son, who was born on the Marine Corps birthday, and from her service at Walter Reed in 2003, where she supported wounded service members and their families.

Those experiences inspired a comforting world of original animal characters created especially for teenagers, military families, veterans, and anyone who needs a reminder that they are not alone.

A service-member mother and her teenage daughter holding Brick together before deployment.
A service-member father embraces his teenage son beneath the American flag in warm golden-hour light.
A Native American woman service member embracing her child.
Connection can make courage feel close.
“Every child deserves a hero, and every hero deserves to be remembered.”
KG StewartU.S. Army veteran · Founder, Golden Heart Hero Pals