Fort Worth – After six years of service in the United States Marine Corps, including two deployments to Iraq, Bezan Morris returned to Texas and turned his commitment to country into a lifelong dedication to fellow veterans. Today he works as a wealth strategist for Purewater Capital and serves as board president of Cowtown Warriors, a nonprofit founded in 2013 that assists veterans facing hardships across North Texas.
From Marine captain to community leader
Morris grew up in a family of Indian immigrants who settled in New Jersey. All three brothers became Eagle Scouts, played school sports and pursued military careers. Following a formative visit to the U.S. Naval Academy as a seventh‑grader, Morris knew his future lay in service. He graduated from the Academy, entered the Marine Corps as a captain (O‑3), and served from 1999 to 2005, completing tours in Iraq before the September 11 attacks and again during the 2003 invasion.
“I was fortunate,” Morris recalled of his 2003 deployment, noting that his unit returned home with every Marine and sailor that had left. After leaving the service, he worked in commercial construction and e‑commerce before moving to Fort Worth in 2013 with his Oklahoma‑born wife. He earned his financial‑services licenses and has spent the past eight years helping clients build wealth.
Veterans’ advocate
In 2016 Morris joined Cowtown Warriors as treasurer, later becoming president in April 2022. The organization, run by volunteers, has raised more than $2.6 million since its inception and has directly assisted over 150 veterans throughout the region. “Just knowing a couple guys, meeting them throughout Fort Worth, and kind of understanding what the organization was all about, and then going from there,” Morris said.
Under his leadership, Cowtown Warriors has expanded outreach, providing emergency financial aid, housing assistance, and mentorship to veterans transitioning to civilian life. The group’s impact reflects the gratitude and patriotism instilled by Morris’s parents, who believed deeply in America and the value of service.
Personal reminders of service
Morris keeps several mementos from his military career, including a faded unit command flag from a 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines battery commander’s Humvee and an Iraqi banner that once read, “Yes, yes for Saddam Hussein, death to Americans and Zionism.” He also recalls a dinner with then‑General Jim Mattis during his Iraq tour, a moment he now wishes he had explored more deeply.
Reflecting on his time in uniform, Morris admits he made mistakes. “I’d love to tell you I was a fantastic lieutenant. No, I was a knucklehead. I did stupid things. I lost my temper for little things,” he said, hoping his story encourages current service members to grow and learn.
Looking ahead
As Cowtown Warriors continues to expand its programs, Morris remains focused on removing roadblocks for veterans, echoing his own definition of service. He says the organization’s future will depend on the continued generosity of Fort Worth’s business community and the unwavering support of volunteers who share his belief in honoring those who have served.
Original reporting: Fort Worth Report — read the source article.
