Original song lyrics and personalized t-shirt designs are available in celebration of the return of our troops, with proceeds supporting the education of the children and dependents of fallen veterans.
Interested in organizing a performance for your school, church or organization?
Our stirring signature song, "To Veterans Everywhere, Welcome Home," was penned by our founder, Jon Lavin, along with co-author Desmond Ikegwuonu. Dr. Ikegwonu composed and arranged our song to be adapted to orchestral and choir performances. The proceeds received from performances provide support and resources for children of fallen veterans to thrive through college.
Co-Author of the Signature Song
Jon Lavin
Founder & CEO
Vietnam veteran and founder of The Welcome Home Fund, has created a unique and profound program to help children of fallen veterans realize their dream of troops and the sales of personalized, commemorative t-shirts, The Welcome Home Fund has created a nonprofit, scholarship program for the children of these patriots.
With more than 35 years of organizational leadership, Vietnam veteran Jon Lavin has served with the US Navy, US Department of Labor, Associated Builders and Contractors of Delaware and Central Texas, Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America, Peirce College, and The Institute for Workplace Development. Through The Welcome Home Fund, Jon is committing his strong leadership and musical passion to serving children and the families of fallen veterans.
Co-Author of the Signature song
Desmond Ikegwuonu
Desmond earned his Ph.D. of DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts) degree at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas He holds a bachelor’s degree in music from Houston Baptist University and a Master of Art degree from the University of Houston’s Moore’s School of Music. He is Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Worship Arts at Cornerstone University.