Mark Schmitz, father of Marine Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz, shares memories from the life and service of his 20-year-old son who was killed in Afghanistan in August 2021.

Mark Schmitz, a gold star father calls President Biden a "disgrace" and an "asshole" during a discussion before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The committee is investigating the deadly ...

Gold Star father Mark Schmitz who lost his son during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal describes protest from Steve Nikoui during State of the Union.

Saturday's ride was arranged by Mark Schmitz, the father of fallen Marine Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, who was one of the 13 U.S. service members killed in 2021 during America's withdrawal from ...

Mark Schmitz, the father of Marine Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, speaking at a House Foreign Affairs Committee roundtable on the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan on August 29, 2023.

“If they served this country and signed on the dotted line in my book they’re a hero,” Gold Star parent Mark Schmitz said.

Mark Schmitz is the father of Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, another Marine from Wentzville who was killed in a 2021 Afghanistan suicide bombing.

Mark Schmitz, the father of Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, displays a tattoo on his arm honoring his son, on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, at his home in Wentzville.

It just tugs at my heartstrings,” Mark said. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Freedom 13, a not-for-profit organization Mark Schmitz set up to honor the 13 troops and all veterans.

Mark Schmitz is appointed CEO of Immersive, effective March 17, 2025, to enhance its leadership in cyber resilience.

Tyler Schmitz took over for his father, Mark Schmitz, as the Stewartville head baseball coach for the 2024 season and the Tigers are off to a perfect 14-0 start.