The Sgt. Thomas M. Gilbert Memorial Foundation exists to promote youth appreciation and education of the outdoors. The foundation, also known as Sgt. Tommy’s Kids, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to preserve the memory of fallen Downers Grove Marine Thomas Gilbert. Tommy was a dedicated Marine, an avid outdoorsman and a role model to several young children in his life. Though he did not have any children of his own, Tommy’s family hopes that every child reached through this foundation will be proud to call themselves one of “Sgt. Tommy’s Kids.” The foundation encourages all children to put down the devices and “take it outside.” Each summer, Sgt. Tommy’s Kids hosts a free fishing day for children in honor of the service of our men and women who serve in the military, police and fire departments. In the last twelve years, we’ve put free fishing poles in the hands of more than 3,500 children and helped kids enjoy nature on the lake, at outdoor education camps, and as part of their everyday life. For more information please visit sgttommyskids.org. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @sgttommyskids.