3 February 2026: President Trump called Bob and Linda to inform them about Michael’s medal to be upgraded to the Congressional Medal of Honor! Here is their note on this monumental day: Dear Fellow Americans, We are extremely grateful to the President of the United States for recognizing the heroism of our son, U.S. Army … Read more
Celebrating 10 Years of Honor and a Historic Medal of Honor Upgrade Please join us for the 10th Annual SSG Michael Ollis 5K Run & Walk on Sunday, June 14, 2026.Registration is now open: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/StatenIsland/Ollis This year’s race marks a powerful milestone. What began a decade ago as a tribute to Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis … Read more
13 December 2023: At the heart of the SSG Michael Ollis Freedom Foundation lies an unwavering commitment to support and uplift communities. Recently, the Foundation had the honor of participating in a profound and heartwarming event at the Fort Wadsworth Food Pantry. Delivery Day emerged as a testament to the power of collective generosity and … Read more
On October 27th 2023, the new garrison’s dining hall at Camp Kosciuszko in Poznan, Poland was named in Michael’s honor. It was a very beautiful, emotional ceremony. Thank you to all US Military and Polish Ministry of Defense who made this possible. The Ollis family were special guests as well as Ret. Lt. Karol Cierpica. … Read more
Please sign up today for the Race around Michael’s hometown in New Dorp, Staten Island on June 14th: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/StatenIsland/Ollis Description: Welcome to the 5th Annual SSG Michael Ollis 5K Run & 2-Mile Walk. Since the inaugural event, the Ollis run has grown into one of Staten Island’s largest and running events. The course is now USTA … Read more
Reposted from SI Live: By Erik Bascome | tbascome@siadvance.com STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Not everyone can be home for the holidays. But thanks to the collaborative efforts of two Staten Island schools, the SSG Ollis Foundation, and the United States Postal Service (USPS), hundreds of U.S. troops will receive holiday care packages as a reminder of … Read more
By Erik Bascome | tbascome@siadvance.com STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The newest member of the Staten Island Ferry fleet is one step closer to making the iconic trip across the bay. The first of three new ferryboats — the SSG Michael H. Ollis — was launched into the water in Panama City, Fla., Friday for the first … Read more
REPUBLISHED from SI Advance. By Annalise Knudson | aknudson@siadvance.com STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As Veteran’s Day approaches, students and staff at PS 56, Rossville, are teaming up with the SSG Michael Ollis Freedom Foundation’s Operation Ollis to send supplies to military overseas. The school has partnered with the family of Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis — who lost … Read more
Michael was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. James McConville, during a ceremony on Staten Island, New York June 8. The ceremony and attendees were welcomed to the VFW Hall 9587 which was renamed for Michael on 2 Dec 2013, just a few months after … Read more
The Call to Robert and Linda from President Trump: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16LebGYZYk Links to Media outlets coverage of the news:
I Have Your Back tells the extraordinary life story of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis, tracing his journey from Staten Island to the battlefields of Afghanistan, where his courage and selflessness would define a legacy felt far beyond the moment of his sacrifice. Written by acclaimed author Tom Sileo, the book offers an intimate … Read more
Listed below are dates and locations where Tom Sileo will be signing Michael’s book: “I Have Your Back” I Have Your Back Tour 9781250286116 I HAVE YOUR BACKBOOK TOUR Saturday, May 25:Honor Brewing CompanySterling, VA, 5 p.m. Monday, June 3:The BookMark ShoppeBrooklyn, NY, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4:Flagship BreweryStaten Island, NY, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June … Read more
16 December, 2023: The SSG Michael Ollis Freedom Foundation, in a poignant collaboration with The Verrazano Chapter of the Kiwanis Club and Wreaths Across America, recently orchestrated a heartfelt tribute to honor our nation’s veterans at Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Staten Island, NY. Notably, Bob and Linda Ollis, parents of Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis, along … Read more
