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The Steel Horse Rally is Proud to Honor an Unsung Hero
The Steel Horse Rally is dedicated to "all who serve" and each year we look for new ways to recognize those who go above the call of duty. Starting at the 10th Annual Steel Horse Rally in 2025, we proudly announced "Unsung Hero" a very special honor that recognizes someone who has shown uncommon valor. And now, the recognition of an Unsung Hero is an annual tradition at the Steel Horse Rally.
At the 2025 Steel Horse Rally, the first Unsung Hero, Sgt. Nathan Reed was recognized for his uncommon valor.
A true American hero isn't necessarily defined by war or fame, but by acts of kindness, courage, and service that benefit others and the nation. A hero embodies the values of resilience, compassion, and unwavering dedication to a better future.
The application process to nominate someone to be an Unsung Hero has ended for 2026. And look for updates coming soon for the 2027 application information. Nominees include those currently serving in the military, a veteran, or serving or having served in law enforcement or as a first responder and must be 18 years old or older. The honor can also be presented posthumously. For more information, please e-mail the Steel Horse Rally office.
The 2026 Steel Horse Rally Unsung Hero, Sgt. Roy Moomey was honored on Sat., May 2nd, 2026 at 7 p.m. on the Steel Horse Rally Stage at 601 Garrison Ave. in Fort Smith, Ark. To read the complete article, click here.
"Every day somewhere in the world another unsung hero is born.
Someone who is willing,
to lay his life on the line
to save another living creature,
on this wonderful planet of ours.
To go out of their way,
and risk life and limb to save something,
from danger and certain death.
These unsung heroes don’t want medals,
glory or even fame.
In fact, most would walk away afterwards,
without anyone ever knowing their name.
It is not that they feel guilty.
They just feel that they haven’t done
anything that is special
or something someone else
wouldn’t have probably done.
Therefore, to all those unsung heroes
this poem is just for you.
For all the lives that you save
each and every day."
From "Unsung Hero," a Poem by David Harris
Reposted with permission & courtesy of poemhunter.com
The 2025 Steel Horse Rally Unsung Hero presentation recognized Sgt. Nathan Reed of Alma, Ark.
Nathan Raymond Reed is a true American Unsung Hero. After a long battle with cancer obtained through prolonged exposure to hazardous materials while serving on multiple Army Combat Deployments during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Nate passed away January 15, 2025 at the age of 47. He is survived by his wife, Wendy, and seven children.
Nathan is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he earned numerous medals, including:
· The Purple Heart
· Army Commendation Medal with VALOR
· Combat Action Badge
Nathan was born in Riverside, CA on August 8, 1977, and he grew up in Great Falls, MT where he graduated from Charles Russell High School. After high school, Nathan enlisted in the United States Army as an 11B Infantryman on September 10, 1998 where he served with distinction for four years before being called back onto Active Duty in the Inactive Ready Reserve to serve for the 34th Infantry Division (Minnesota) at a location called “CSC Scania”. He served on combat patrols and convoy security as a member of the elite element “Assassin 22” and was a part of over 300 combat missions. Upon completion of his mission, he returned to Arkansas and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Arkansas Tech University and went on to work at Arkansas Department of Transportation where he retired in 2021.
Nathan enjoyed hunting, fishing, dirt track racing, coaching youth athletics and spending time with his wife and children. He was an active member of VFW Post #8845 in Fort Smith, the Support a Local Wounded Veteran Organization and the Military Order of Purple Heart #587. Nathan was an extremely motivated and driven man who will be remembered for never leaving a man behind, leading from the front, and doing everything possible to improve the lives of his family members.
The Steel Horse Rally was proud to have Wendy Reed and the Reed family at the 2025 Steel Horse Rally as we proudly honored the life of Sgt. Nathan Reed: an Unsung Hero.
The Steel Horse Rally Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 charity established in 2015 to benefit local charities, honor veterans, military, law enforcement and first responders, and help the local community.
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