Affiliate Organizations and Shops
Black Horse Forge-Fredricksburg VA
Legion Battle Forge- Louisville KY
Healing Flames Forge- Woodlawn TN
Ultimate Experience Outdoors- Various Locations
Artist Blacksmith Association of North America (ABANA)
American Bladesmith Society (ABS) Apprentice smith
To my Affiliates:
There are times when the work feels overwhelming, and the road ahead seems longer than expected. During those moments, I find myself looking around at the incredible people and organizations that stand beside us—and I'm reminded why we keep going.
To all of our affiliate shops, partner organizations, and everyone who continues to serve the veteran community with unwavering dedication, thank you. Your commitment, generosity, and willingness to give your time, knowledge, and heart make a difference that words can hardly describe. You are changing lives, one Veteran, one family, and one opportunity at a time.
I also want to personally thank each of you for the encouragement you've given me. Whether you realize it or not, you've helped keep my drive alive. You've challenged me to be a better blacksmith, a better teacher, a better leader, and a better advocate for those who have served. Watching the work you do reminds me that this mission is bigger than any one person or one shop—it's about building a community where Veterans know they are valued, respected, and never forgotten.
Davidson Forge would not be where it is today without the friendships, partnerships, and shared purpose we've built together. I'm honored to stand alongside each of you as we continue forging more than steel—we're forging hope, purpose, and brotherhood.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in this mission, for believing in one another, and for inspiring me every day to keep pushing forward. I look forward to everything we'll accomplish together in the years ahead.
Together, we are stronger. Together, we forge a community.