In Honor of

Huckleberry Alliance, Inc. was created to honor my father, Howard F. Langley, Jr., who passed away on Thanksgiving Day 2020 from COVID. My Dad, known fondly by many as Sonny, was raised in Washington D.C. and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1963. As a Marine, my Dad served in Vietnam and worked at Arlington National Cemetery upon his return.

My grandfather abandoned my Dad when my Dad was six years of age. My grandfather made no attempt to connect and develop a relationship with my Dad. One day, my Dad received a phone call that his Dad had passed away and that was it.

With my Dad, I was always left wanting more. More conversation, more affection, more love. It never seemed enough. Or, perhaps, I was doubting my own worth.

We define “fatherless” as emotionally unavailable and/or physically absent. We aim to teach value through an examination of limiting beliefs and mindset. We are eager for fatherless teens to secure confidence, know their worth and pursue opportunities to reach their highest potential.

Huckleberry seeks to create a safe environment whereby fatherless teenagers can garner support, encouragement and inspiration. Our goal is to end this epidemic.

Please join me in remembering my Dad as that little six year old boy; scared, sad, angry and fatherless. I want him to know his suffering was not in vain.