Through engaging, family-centered storytelling,
we bring the past to life so a new generation can walk
beside the heroes who shaped our world— and discover the courage, purpose, and faith needed to shape the future.
Our Mission:
At Forgotten Patriots, our mission is to inspire families through powerful stories of faith, courage, sacrifice, and freedom from
history’s noble and great heroes.
In a world filled with endless distractions and shallow entertainment, we seek to give parents and grandparents meaningful stories that strengthen character, awaken gratitude, and inspire young hearts to stand boldly for truth.
Today, Rick is best known for his books, documentary work, and the FORGOTTEN PATRIOTS podcast and YouTube channel, where he shares powerful stories of heroism, liberty, and faith that are too often overlooked or forgotten.
His book The Liberation of Kuwait: Honoring the Veterans of Desert Storm was distributed in a special 150,000-copy commemorative edition to veterans across all 50 states and accompanied by a feature-length documentary showcased at the GI Film Festival in Washington, D.C.
Alongside his wife, Robin, Rick continues his lifelong mission of service as a volunteer supporting veterans at the Veterans Medical Center in Salt Lake City, helping ensure the sacrifices of past generations are remembered and honored by those yet to come.
Our Story...
Rick Robison is an author, educator, former U.S. diplomat, and passionate advocate for preserving the stories of courage, faith, and freedom that shaped America.
After earning advanced degrees in Arabic and Middle East Studies from the University of Utah and the American University in Cairo, Rick was recruited into the U.S. Foreign Service as an Arabic-speaking diplomat.
His work carried him throughout the Middle East during pivotal moments in modern history, including the Iran-Iraq War and the Gulf War, where he supported coalition efforts during Operation Desert Storm and carried out sensitive work protecting American interests abroad.
For more than four decades, Rick has dedicated his life to service, education, and storytelling.
He trained U.S. military personnel preparing for deployment to the Middle East following 9/11, taught over 100 university courses as an adjunct professor, and mentored thousands of students using lessons drawn from real-world experience rather than textbooks alone.
His travels and work across North Africa, the Middle East, Southwest Asia, Russia, Mexico, and Native American lands gave him a unique perspective on culture, conflict, sacrifice, and resilience.
