Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Years ago, Dale Kooyenga wanted something meaningful to hand out at a parade. Now, he’s launched Hero Cards.

“After more than a decade in politics, state Sen. Dale Kooyenga is diving into a passion project that has nothing to do with bills or budgets. Instead, it's all about honoring those who served and sacrificed in America's wars.”

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Bill Glauber, along with photojournalist Mark Hoffman, tell the story behind the Hero Cards project.

Craig Du Mez and Dale Kooyenga with Hero Cards

Photo by Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel