Tuesday, September 4, 2018
I had the honor of knowing Armand through his generous support of Young America’s Foundation, the largest youth outreach organization in the Conservative Movement.
Armand is an inspiration to me and everyone involved with Young America’s Foundation.
Armand was extraordinary. He was a self-taught, self-made man who learned the values of hard work and problem solving throughout his life.
Armand believed in limited government that protects free enterprise and individual liberty. He believed that hard work and an entrepreneurial spirit builds prosperity as well as character. He cared deeply for America and wanted to introduce young people to his ideas—especially his strong commitment to hard work and individual achievement—so they can find their own way in life, overcome adversity, and help lead America in freedom.
He was deeply committed to passing on his ideas to future generations of Americans.
Armand’s support has been critical to Young America‘s Foundation’s success reaching young people through a local event, called New Jersey Reagan Day, that has become the largest Reagan Day celebration in the country.
We are honored that Armand established a legacy of educating young people and advancing freedom through his estate gift to Young America’s Foundation. Per his request, Armand’s bequest will be used to support New Jersey Reagan Day and to pass on his ideas to a special group of young people attending our programs every year, whom will be known as Armand Hilaire Scholars.
I am deeply grateful to have known Armand.
Young America’s Foundation is honored to preserve the legacy of this great man.
