Renee Nickell

Renee Nickell, is best known as an author, public speaker, and Gold Star sister. She has been featured on The 700 Club, The Hallmark Channel's Home & Family, FOX&Friends, FOX Radio, Military Connection, and SOFREP Radio, as well as many radio, podcasts, and publications. As a Gold Star sister and military spouse to her husband Gentry, she is very familiar with the pride and pain that flows along with service. Renee penned her first non-fiction memoir, Always My Hero, and full feature screenplay by the same name, based on the life and tragic death of her beloved, slightly older brother, United States Marine, Major Samuel M. Griffith. In 2011, Sam was killed in action in Afghanistan Renee's passion is to increase awareness of what the whole family left behind goes through so that we can better help them endure and recover. She also works alongside her parents who hold an annual golf tournament in Sam's memory to raise support for the non-profit charity, Renewal Coalition and service members wounded in combat. Seeing a lack of opportunity and connection for military loss siblings, Renee's future plans include starting a foundation in her brother's name to help support veteran's and provide opportunities for siblings that have not yet been afforded them. Renee is pursuing a career in screenwriting and film production. She has served in several ministries, to include an international ministry, worship and youth ministry, and small group studies in her home. Renee and her husband have four children.