One of our greatest honors is to watch young men and women who leave our care allow God to turn their difficult circumstances into fuel for a purposeful life that positively impacts our world. Today we celebrate!
Kevin Armour
US Marine Corps, Lance Corporal (2009-2013)
1812 Tank Crewman
Operation Enduring Freedom
Kuwait, Afghanistan
Kevin was at Goshen Valley from 2006-2008
Shawn Chapman, Active
US Marine Corps, Private First Class
0811 Artillery Cannonier
Shawn was at Goshen Valley from 2009-2010 and 2014-2016
Chase Chitwood, Active
US Marine Corps, E-3 Lance Corporal
3531 Motor Transportation Operator
Chase was at Goshen Valley for 8 years, from 2008-2015
Wade Godfrey, Active
US Navy, Petty Officer
3rd Rated Master at Arms
Wade was at Goshen Valley from 2007-2010 and 2014-2015
Geoffrey Laney, Active
US Marine Corps, Lance Corporal
1142 Mechanical Engineer
Geoff was at Goshen Valley for 6 years, from 2010-2015
John Metcalf, Active
US Army National Guard, 2nd Lieutenant
John was at Goshen Valley from 2008-2010
Matthew Moring, Active
US Marine Corps, Private First Class
0311 Infantryman
Matt was at Goshen Valley from 2008-2011
Today Goshen Valley is a vocational ministry to 4 veterans and 1 active National Guard Sergeant. We are so thankful that they have continued a lifetime of service from the armed forces to human services in foster care.
Chris Copeland
US Air Force, Staff Sergeant E5
2000-2006
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Chris has worked at Goshen Valley with his wife Lorissa since 2014 in the area of Facilities Director, respite parent and as a foster parent.
Spencer Doyle
US Marine Corps, E-5 Sergeant
1995-1999
Gulf War – Kuwait
USS ESSEX
Spencer has worked at Goshen Valley with his wife Keren since 2014 as a foster parent, facilities staff and respite parent.
Paul Drennan
US Marines, Military Police
1989-1992
Desert Shield/Desert Storm
1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade
Paul has worked at Goshen Valley since 2010 as a full-time respite parent with his wife Tanya and currently as Director of Placement Services.
Mike Lind
US Marines, Infantry Sergeant
Combined Arms Team
2001-2005
Front line invasion force for Operation Iraqi Freedom
Mike has worked at Goshen Valley with his wife Tina since 2015 as a respite parent.
Josh Voyes, Active
US Army National Guard, Sergeant
2011 to present
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Josh has worked at Goshen Valley since 2013 as a house father in the Covenant House. He and his wife Julie are expecting their first child in March!