Dedicated to the legacy of Steve Dwyer.
Steve Dwyer approached life with an unparalleled intensity and determination to excel in those areas that were important to him: family, friendships, and fitness. To his family, his wife Allie, and three sons, Landon, Duke, and Brody, he was the loving force of light that brightened the world. To his friends, he was loyal, easy-going, and always there for them. In fitness, he was nothing short of legendary.
Steve believed sports and fitness were critical building blocks to positive well-being and a happy, healthy future. He showed his boys what hard work looked like, and he loved working out with them in the garage as they “lifted” with daddy using their kid's weights made of foam. Despite the far too frequent deployments and long hours at work, Steve prioritized his boys, coaching Duke's flag football team and assisting with two of Landon's teams. He wanted his boys to understand the importance of teamwork, grit, and resilience.
The Dwyerfire Foundation honors Steve’s legacy by promoting athletics for Gold Star kids. Steve is irreplaceable; we know that. But we will do our best to pick up where he left off. We must ensure that his boys—and all Gold Star Children—continue to be mentored and supported in sports and fitness.
In honor of Steve.
When Steve died on November 10, 2023, in a helicopter crash over the Mediterranean Sea, we felt called to continue his legacy. Dwyerfire exists to give Gold Star children access to the transformative power of physical activity—whether that means athletics, sports, or simply having fun outside.
Steve served with dedication and distinction.
Steve shined in his career, first as a decorated Field Artillery Officer. Earning the coveted Ranger Tab and completing his first combat deployment to Iraq, Steve set a standard for his peers and subordinates that inspired excellence. After returning to West Point to serve as an Army Rugby Coach, Steve mentored future generations of Army Rugby Brothers, continuing to inspire all those around him to be the very best they could be. After coaching, Steve was accepted to pursue his lifelong dream of flying helicopters. He resigned his commission to become a warrant officer and graduated from flight school as a Blackhawk pilot. He deployed twice overseas flying Blackhawks, earning combat awards in Afghanistan, before being selected to join the ranks of the most distinguished aviation unit, the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), the legendary “Night Stalkers” known as the best pilots in the world.
