Together for Our Veterans
Honoring Heroes, Building Unity
BHI PATRIOTS MISSION
HONORING Our Veterans
"The BHI Patriots' mission is to unite our island community to heal the invisible wounds of those who defended our freedom. Our standard is to raise funds through charitable events to gift life-changing PTSD service animals from Rebuilding Warriors—bringing hope, safety, and renewed independence back to our nation's heroes."
Our honorary veteran - Anthony Crincoli & Brooklyn
Anthony Crincoli, born and raised in, New Jersey, enlisted in the US Army after high school. He completed Infantry Training at Ft. Benning, Georgia, and was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Hood, Texas.
SPC Crincoli deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he was selected by a Special Operations Forces (SOF) Unit to guard a safehouse inside the city of Baghdad. During this deployment 235 soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division paid the ultimate sacrifice.
SPC Crincoli was redeployed to Iraq from 2007-2009 to Delta Company, 4th Infantry Division, Personal Security Detachment, and promoted to SGT. This unit served to ensure the safety of high-ranking officers, political leaders, and USO entertainers. SGT Crincoli was reassigned to Ft. Carson, Colorado, where he aided in the training of two Ranger Battalions: 1/75 & 3/75 Rangers for their mission in Afghanistan. In 2010-2011 He was redeployed to Iraq for Operation New Dawn , and promoted to SSG.
SSG Crincoli would go on to finish his service at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. There he was assigned to the 434th Field Artillery Brigade. SSG Crincoli served as a Basic Training Instructor and taught Infantry Tactics and Drills to trainees. SSG Crincoli was later assigned to Ft. Sill Warrior Transition Unit as he was treated for injuries he received over the years. On August 15, 2015, SSG Crincoli was Medically Retired.
SSG Anthony Crincoli & Brooklyn
" Diagnosed with PTSD, I struggled with the label. Rebuilding Warriors awarded me a service dog, Brooklyn. Unbeknownst to me, she would profoundly impact my life. She reads me, sensing my well-being and struggles. I’m grateful for Brooklyn’s unwavering support. From watching my bedroom door to her affectionate hugs, she’s been invaluable. Years later, I volunteer with Rebuilding Warriors, hoping to save another life one dog at a time."