Julie Vinnedge was born in Spokane, WA in the very early 60’s has matured into a seasoned and savvy professional. She is blessed with a loving family; husband & best friend, and three darling and daring sons who grew into wonderful caring men. Phillip, her third son, became a United States Marine. LCpl Phillip Vinnedge made a choice at the age of 17 to be in the military where he served with unwavering dedication, proud distinction, and heroically. The loss of his life on the battlefield resulted in Julie transitioning from Mom to Mother… a Gold Star Mother!
Today, Julie’s has become a champion of volunteering; supporting children’s foundations, and veterans organizations to bring attention to those men and women that gave their all for their fellow comrades and our country.
Julie’s education, career choices, and life experiences positions her as an effective and exceptionally qualified mentor to service members, their family members, and especially to the mothers of “sons and daughters” serving our country. Julie’s compassion and commitment to serve is in her DNA that reveals her dedicated esprit de Corps of ambition and achievement resulting in her belief that there is nothing she is unable to accomplish. Much like her Marine, Lance Corporal Phillip David Vinnedge!