Friends remembered: Elizabeth L. Darlington
Elizabeth L. Darlington, 87, of Columbia, S.C., died Jan. 2, 2016. She was awarded the Carnegie Medal in 2006 for her actions of Oct. 12, 2005, by which she—at age …
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Liane Heather Wood, an insurance broker; her husband, Daniel Marvin Wood, a pastor; Clifford W. J. Peterson, a police constable; and Isaac G. Pinsonneault, a college student (from left, above), …
From the archives: U.S. hero made German prisoner
If you do good, good things will come to you too. That’s the conclusion of Gudrun Laux-Vincq of Mezos, France, whose father, Karl J. Laux, was awarded the Carnegie Medal …
The Quotable A.C.: Impulse 45
“This is man’s work on earth, one of development toward the more perfect day; nothing yet finished, but all growing better through his strenuous exertions. “Rest and be thankful” is …
Carnegie Medal presentation to 4 Carnegie Heroes
Recently, Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Board Member Nathalie Lemieux and Director of External Affairs Douglas R. Chambers conducted a Carnegie Medal presentation to four Carnegie Heroes: Isaac G. Pinsonneault, Liane Heather …
Carnegie Medal presented to Charles E. Wyant
Michael L. Wiant, who was rescued from a burning dump truck by Carnegie Hero Charles E. Wyant, presented the Carnegie Medal to Wyant at a presentation held at 12:30 p.m. …
December 2015 edition of imPULSE
The December 2015 edition of imPULSE, the Commission’s quarterly newsletter, can be read online. This issue includes resumes of the latest awardees’ heroic acts, as well as stories detailing one family’s response …
Family’s two deaths prompt drowning awareness efforts
Brittany Bulkley wants to honor her late father’s attempt to rescue her son from drowning to encourage children’s safety near water and promote drowning awareness. Ronald LaRue, 54, of Mayfield, …
For better, for worse: Married couple rescues girl from frigid water
The couple that saves together, stays together. For Liane Heather Wood and Daniel Marvin Wood of Frankford, Ont., their marital bond of 25 years went beyond a vow of “for …
Carnegie Medal presentations
Ryan Thomas Nelson, third from right, was named an awardee of the Carnegie Medal in June for pulling his good friend and college roommate, Matthew J. Heisler, from their burning …
Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy presented to eight individuals and families
“If it has the potential to do good, then we should do it.”—2015 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy awardee Paul G. Allen The Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy, given to those who …
Hero fund recipient of generous Fisher family gift
A generous donation of $25,000 was made to the Hero Fund in October by long-time friend Lilian H. Fisher of Naples, Fla. Mrs. Fisher is the widow of Benjamin R. …
Hero Fund on social media: best of humanity featured
From the very first email sent in 1971 to yesterday’s trending four-second Vine video, the social purpose of the World Wide Web has remained unchanged: To connect people seeking information …
Friends remembered: Jessie Spittal
Jessie Spittal, 76, left, of Dunfermline, Scotland, died Oct. 10, 2015. She became a trustee of the Carnegie Dunfermline and Hero Fund Trusts in 1974 and retired from them in …
Carnegie Medal awardee Billy A. Nix recognized by alma mater
Carnegie Medal awardee Billy A. Nix, given posthumous recognition by the Commission in 1972 for his heroic actions at Sullivan’s Island, S.C., was inducted into his alma mater’s athletic hall …
Chris Mintz defies the age of the ‘beta male:’ Hope for courage and selflessness to endure
By John Daniel Davidson The Federalist Among the survivors of the mass shooting at an Oregon community college on Oct. 1, 2015 is one man whose heroic actions have gained …
Nine worldwide hero funds seek to strengthen bonds, sustainability
Representatives of eight of the existing nine worldwide hero funds established more than a century ago by Andrew Carnegie in the U.S. and Western Europe met in New York City in …
Investigations manager Jeffrey A. Dooley recognized
Investigations Manager Jeffrey A. Dooley was recognized on Sept. 17, 2015 for his 30 years of service. As its investigations manager, Dooley starts the awarding process for the Hero Fund …
Carnegie Medal awardee given federal research grant
A fellowship from the U.S. Dept. of Defense is funding a University of Kansas graduate student’s research in nuclear physics and will guarantee him a two-year appointment with a federal …
Carnegie Medal of local man ‘back home’ for display by historical society museum
Alexander James Campbell was awarded the Carnegie Medal after making a heroic drowning rescue nearly a century ago, and his actions continue to receive accolades by his family and the Mt. …