OUR HISTORY

The Making of the Greatest GENERATIONS Foundation

We are committed to building a lasting legacy of remembrance and healing for all who have fought, served, and sacrificed in defense of our freedoms—from the World Wars through the Cold War, including the Korean and American War on Vietnam. We bear a solemn duty to honor the fallen, preserve their memory, and provide a place of reflection and peace for all who have worn the uniform of our nation. We believe the truest stewards of our war dead are the comrades who stood beside them in battle. Through collective remembrance, we honor the past, heal the present, and inspire a future rooted in gratitude, compassion, and enduring peace.

“Our mission is clear; to return veterans to the hallowed grounds where history was forged, to honor their sacrifice, and to build a bridge of reconciliation and peace across generations.”

- James BLANE, Ambassador

THE BIRTH OF OUR MISSION

The FOUNDER

The Greatest Generations Foundation was born from the enduring bond between an Australian grandson and his World War II veteran grandfather—whose service alongside American forces in the Pacific ignited a lifelong mission of remembrance, healing, and honor. Inspired by the vivid stories of sacrifice, brotherhood, and resilience, Timothy Davis journeyed from Australia to the United States to preserve the legacy of those who served and to ensure their voices would never be forgotten. As he listened to the echoes of war from American veterans—stories that transcended borders—he recognized a shared heritage of courage and loss between two allied nations. After two years of meeting with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and branches of the Department of Defense, Davis uncovered a void in healing programs for those bearing the invisible wounds of war.
The JOURNEY

Now, more than 25 years since that first journey, Davis’s mission has grown from a singular act of devotion into a lasting movement—one that continues to honor the men and women whose courage helped define the modern era. As the heroes of World War II fade quietly into history, their legacies of valor, brotherhood, and sacrifice live on through every veteran returned to the battlefields where their youth was tested, and through every story shared with a new generation. The Greatest Generations Foundation has become a trusted steward of these memories—not as a vehicle for spectacle or profit, but as a solemn, purposeful space where remembrance transcends time. Its work serves not only to preserve the past, but to shape the future—creating bridges across generations, fostering national dialogue, and ensuring that those who bore the weight of war are honored with dignity, compassion, and enduring gratitude.
The LEGACY

At the heart of Davis’s enduring legacy stands The Greatest Generations Foundation—a premier veterans organization founded to fulfill the deeply personal wishes of combat veterans: to return to the very places where they once fought, and to do so with dignity, honor, and at no cost to them. As the Foundation transitions to serve a new generation of veterans, it offers the same sacred passage—not as a replacement for traditional services, but as a complement to them. We recognize that trauma is not one-size-fits-all, and that healing cannot be confined to clinical settings or bureaucratic frameworks. Each veteran carries a unique burden, and many are left grappling with the same haunting question: Why did I survive, while others did not? Through immersive, restorative experiences grounded in remembrance, connection, and purpose, the Foundation offers a path to healing—one forged not by institutions, but by empathy, shared sacrifice, and the power of returning.

Healing Power of Repatriation

Over the past two decades, battlefield repatriation programs have emerged as a vital lifeline for combat veterans seeking closure from the burdens of war. More than simple journeys back to former battlegrounds, these programs create sacred spaces for remembrance—where veterans can honor fallen comrades in the presence of others who share a profound understanding of sacrifice and loss. Structured with intention, these return experiences promote communal healing and offer a powerful means to process trauma. Studies show marked improvements in mental well-being among participants, including reductions in anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. Many veterans return home with a renewed sense of peace, restored purpose, and a deep, enduring gratitude for those who gave their lives in service.

Custodians of History

While every program we offer is provided at no financial cost to our Veterans, we ask for something far more enduring: your voice, your presence, and your unwavering commitment to stand as living guardians of history. In the sacred act of battlefield repatriation, your role is not passive—it is profound. You carry the torch for those who can no longer speak. Through your presence, their stories endure. This journey is more than the healing of personal wounds. It is a solemn act of remembrance, a tribute born of honor, and a living testament to the cost of freedom. Each returning Veteran brings with them a thousand untold stories—of valor, of loss, of brotherhood. In bearing witness, you do more than recall history; you become its voice. As Veterans, you hold a singular power—rooted in lived experience and bound by the unbreakable bonds of service. You are not only participants in this journey; you are its moral compass. In honoring the fallen, you teach us the true meaning of duty. In giving their stories breath, you ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten.