The Freedom 13
A Simple Mission
Remembering The Heroes That Made The Ultimate Sacrifice
by Supporting The Veterans Still With Us
Remembering Heroes. Supporting Veterans.
The Freedom 13 Veterans Recreational Retreat
We've got their six.
Join us!
A 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization 87-4691628, The Freedom 13 Organization was created to build Veteran Recreational Camps on 100+ acres of land in all 50 states to help US military veterans, their families and fellow veterans rediscover themselves and to support the physical and mental well-being of these veterans. Our 1st Freedom Camp has been purchased in Bourbon, MO! Consists of 171 acres, stocked fishing lake, 2 homes already on site (11 more to build) 4 miles of riding trails, excellent hunting (deer, turkey, pheasant)
We will be building 13 homes on each Freedom Camp for veterans and their families to use for a week at a time just like an Airbnb but only for veterans & their families!
Click the button below to learn more about the Recreational Retreat Project and how you can
Join The Mission!
100% of all money raised supports
The Freedom 13 Veterans Retreat Project.
100% of all money raised supports
The Freedom 13 Veterans Retreat Project.
Whether you become a monthly donor or make a one time donation or simply buy a tee shirt, every little bit helps.
Join The Mission!
100% of all money raised supports Veterans and their families
100% of all money raised supports
The Freedom 13 Veterans Retreat Project.
Whether you attend an event like the upcoming 2nd Annual Jared Schmitz Memorial Pub Crawl, participate in a Fundraiser like the new Remembering the 13 on the 13th Campaign or shop in the Freedom 13 Store, you're making a difference in our Veteran's lives, and bring us 1 step closer to building a Freedom 13 Recreational Retreat in all 50 states!
#NeverForget
Help Us Make A Difference.
Just Released! The Freedom 13's first Whiskey barrel pick...... the "Devil Dog" You can pickup your own bottle while supplies last from Beer Sauce Shop St. Peters 318 Mid Rivers Mall Dr, St Peters, MO 63376 or by donating here on our website. Retails for $200 Arrangements can be made to pickup near Wentzville, MO or Beer Sauce St Peters. There is a Cigar Blend Devil Dog out in select stores now as well.
100% of all money raised supports Veterans and their families
100% of all money raised supports
The Freedom 13 Veterans Retreat Project.
100% of all money raised supports
The Freedom 13 Veterans Retreat Project.
Whether you attend an event like the upcoming 2nd Annual Jared Schmitz Memorial Pub Crawl, participate in a Fundraiser like the new Remembering the 13 on the 13th Campaign or shop in the Freedom 13 Store, you're making a difference in our Veteran's lives, and bring us 1 step closer to building a Freedom 13 Recreational Retreat in all 50 states!
How You Can Help
Our Story ...
26 Aug 21
17:50 local time.
The day and time that shook our world to the core.
Our son, LCPL Jared Schmitz, along with 12 other of America’s brave troops, made the ultimate sacrifice, being killed by a suicide bomber while overseeing the evacuation operation at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan at the end of Operation Freedom's Sentinel. He was 20 years old.
4th Annual
Lcpl Jared Schmitz
Memorial Pub Crawl
A nationwide fundraising event Honoring, Remembering & Supporting America's Heroes
Raise a glass!
Join us for The 4th Annual LCPL Jared Schmitz Memorial Pub Crawl benefitting TheFreedom13.org Saturday Feb. 22, 2025
13 Bars and restaurants from the Northern counties of St Louis region and 13 bars and restaurants from the Southern counties of the St Louis region
will participate to raise money for The Freedom 13 Recreational Retreat Project. There will be 4 busses to sign up on depending which area works best for you. Each bus will be hitting 7 locations. $30/rider
Whether your signing up, slinging drinks or raising a glass, help us on our Mission by clicking a quick link below.
Freedom 13 Store
Perfect way to Remember & Support
From tees, sweatshirts and corporate wear to flags, drinkware and unique gifts, we've got some great options!
Have a product or service you'd like to sell and support The Freedom 13? Add your company and products to The Freedom 13 Business Partnership featuring The Freedom 13 Online Marketplace.
All proceeds directly benefit TheFreedom13.org.
What's New!
The Freedom 13
May we always remember the Heroes that made the ultimate sacrifice by
Remembering and Supporting the Veterans and their families that are still with us.
LCPL Jared M. Schmitz, USMC
Wentzville, MO
Lance Corporal Jared M. Schmitz, USMC Rifleman, Co. G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines KIA 26 AUG 21 Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Born February 25, 2001 in St. Charles County, MO, Jared was … read more
#NeverForget
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Want to Volunteer?
We love to have your help!
If you'd like to volunteer to help us Remember, Honor and Support, please fill out the Volunteer Form.
Thanks in advance for your help and support!
#NEVER FORGET
We'd like to thank you for taking the time to learn about The Freedom 13 and our son Marine LCpl Jared Schmitz.
We hope you share with us our vision of wanting to carry on Jared's legacy by helping our military veterans through our Freedom 13 Recreational Retreat Villages Project.
Please consider donating, volunteering or at least helping to spread the word.
God Bless you all.
Mark & Jaclyn Schmitz
Jared's Father and Stepmother, Founder and Co-Founder of TheFreedom13.org
The Freedom 13 501c(3) is a Public Charity effective 1/28/22 #87-4691628
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