Character Development

Starts With You

HELPING, saving & changing lives through Character Development and self-respect by teaching seven (7) very powerful words.

The Medal of Honor CDP (Character Development Program) is a FREE resource which teaches HONOR, COURAGE, COMMITMENT, INTEGRITY, SACRIFICE, CITIZENSHIP AND PATRIOTISM through educationally grounded lessons developed by teachers for teachers. These seven (7) VALUES are embodied in the Medal of Honor and exemplified in the actions for which it has been awarded Find out how you can HELP!

Our Organization

Find out about our mission, group sessions, and the results of our years of advocacy. Betsy Copas Cintonz (Wife), Vice President and Shyrell Copas (only child), President of Ardies’ Mission, Inc. named this non-profit in honor of local hero, Sgt. Ardie Ray Copas, only Posthumous Valor 24 Congressional Medal of Honor recipient of Ft. Pierce, FL

Pictured left is Shyrell Copas with her granddaughter, Hanna Renee Garrett, embracing Sgt. Copas’ Congressional Medal of Honor at the Ground breaking of the Ardie R. Copas State Veterans Nursing Home located in Tradition., FL.

Take Action & Embrace

Ready to take ACTION to the next step in HELPING your community and EMBRACE HONOR by teaching good CHARACTER?

You can become a contributor to our cause, teach good character, build relationships, HELP SAVE & CHANGE lives and participate yourself.