"FAITH - FAMILY - FREEDOM"

R.D.C. Shoe Company is a disabled Veteran (Marine) owned family business that has strong beliefs in Faith, Family and Freedom.

R.D.C. Shoe Company is beyond Honored to be an Official Licensed product of the America250 initiative. May God Bless you in 2026.

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Folds of Honor Glory Shoe

R.D.C. Shoe Company is Honored to be introducing the first Folds of Honor Glory shoe. We are so excited to be helping out such an incredible military organization that gives back to Gold Star families through scholarships to the families of the fallen. Every purchase of these new Folds of Honor Glory shoes or our Patriot shoes will give back directly to

Rogina, Darren and Chase (R.D.C.)

R.D.C. SHOE STORY


R.D.C. Shoe Company is a family owned, service-connected disabled Veteran owned company that was formed after the tragic attacks of September 11th, 2001. I was stringing tennis racquets at the US Open in 2001 and then the world changed. My wife Rogina took a sharpie marker and fabric paint and designed the shoes that you see today. We were approached by many shoe companies for our design, but would not sell it. Instead, we tabled the idea until we found the right organizations to help. In 2018, I met Woody Williams and that would change our lives forever. We decided that we wanted to help out his foundation and we had the means to do it. In 2021, I was fortunate enough to go to the Medal of Honor Convention in Boston and would meet many other Medal of Honor Recipients. One night I was at the table of a daughter of a recipient that had passed and was being memorialized the next day. She stated that her Dad's story will be forgotten after tomorrow and I said that I would think of something to remember him. That is when I came up with the idea of doing the MOH cards and putting a card in each box to tell their stories forever. Since 2021, R.D.C. has signed Co-Venture agreements with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and Woody Williams Foundation. What this means is that we give back $10 to each organization for every purchase of the Glory shoe. Every purchase comes with a pair of Glory designed shoes, a commemorative shoe box and a Medal of Honor recipients card. 

Other shoe companies are known for Honoring great athletes and great athletics, 

R.D.C. Shoes is known for "Honoring our Nations Greatest Heroes". 

We will always have a great comfortable shoe that you will Love, but our sole purpose is to "Honor our Heroes".  

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  • On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.

    https://www.america250.org 

  • Folds of Honor has grown from a vision into a movement. This folded flag is a constant reminder of those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. It inspires us to help equip and educate their loved ones in need of our support. Thank you for embracing the call.

    www.foldsofhonor.org 

  • Who we serve

    Gold Star Family members and relatives are those who have sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom in the armed forces of the United States. 

    Our Mission Statement

    “The Woody Williams Foundation will honor, recognize, and serve Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.”

    https://woodywilliams.org 

  • These are true stories. This is the Medal of Honor. A celebration of the human spirit, the National Medal of Honor Museum honors the inspiring lives and legacies of ordinary Americans who took extraordinary action in the service of others.

    https://www.mohmuseum.org 

  • The Society’s membership is comprised of those who wear the Medal of Honor, the United States’ highest military award for valor. Through the Society's Outreach, Education and History initiatives, the Medal of Honor Recipients continue their service across the nation.

    https:www.cmohs.org 

  • Some people truly rise to meet a moment of need, and demonstrate selfless leadership in its purest form. Today more than ever, Americans need models of leadership to bring them together and prepare them for the future. We believe there’s no better source of inspiration than the bravery, selflessness, and commitment demonstrated by those rare heroes bestowed the Medal of Honor.

    www.mohcenterfor leadership.org 

  • Remember Honor Teach

    Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next generation the value of freedom. It’s the mission of Wreaths Across America. You can join us by sponsoring a wreath, volunteering or partnering with us on National Wreaths Across America Day and every day.

    https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org 

  • A One Stop Shop for Veterans

    Education - Coaching - Mentorship - Clients – Funding - Community

    WARRIOR RISING EMPOWERS U.S. MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS BY PROVIDING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES, PERPETUATE THE HIRING OF FELLOW AMERICAN VETERANS, AND EARN THEIR FUTURE.
    https://warriorrising.org 
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Donald "Doc" Ballard MOH

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a HC2c. with Company M, in connection with operations against enemy aggressor forces. During the afternoon hours, Company M was moving to join the remainder of the 3d Battalion in Quang Tri province. After treating and evacuating two heat casualties, HC2c. Ballard was returning to his platoon from the evacuation landing zone when the company was ambushed by a North Vietnamese Army unit employing automatic weapons and mortars, and sustained numerous casualties. Observing a wounded marine, HC2c. Ballard unhesitatingly moved across the fire-swept terrain to the injured man and swiftly rendered medical assistance to his comrade. HC2c. Ballard then directed four marines to carry the casualty to a position of relative safety. As the four men prepared to move the wounded marine, an enemy soldier suddenly left his concealed position and, after hurling a hand grenade which landed near the casualty, commenced firing upon the small group of men. Instantly shouting a warning to the marines, HC2c. Ballard fearlessly threw himself upon the lethal explosive device to protect his comrades from the deadly blast. When the grenade failed to detonate, he calmly arose from his dangerous position and resolutely continued his determined efforts in treating other marine casualties. HC2c. Ballard's heroic actions and selfless concern for the welfare of his companions served to inspire all who observed him and prevented possible injury or death to his fellow marines. His courage, daring initiative, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, sustain and enhance the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.

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