Carnegie Medal presentation to Carnegie Hero David E. Hammond
“The story of Mr. Hammond truly is inspiring,” said U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, right, who presented the Carnegie Medal to Carnegie Hero David E. Hammond on Jan. 25, 2018, in …
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Carnegie Medal presentation to Carnegie Hero Robert Conant
Carnegie Hero Robert Conant, center, received his Carnegie Medal at a Nov. 16, 2017, ceremony at the Ontario Provincial Police department honoring highway safety employees. Police Commissioner J.V.N. (Vince) Hawkes, …
Carnegie Medal presentation to Vincent Santaniello and Harold Shaw
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission board member Evan S. Frazier presented the Carnegie Medal to Harold Shaw and Vincent Santaniello in ceremonies held Jan. 28, 2018, in Ohio. In September 2016, neighbors …
Carnegie Medal presentation to the family of Michael Lumahang and Jesse T. Haw
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission president Eric P. Zahren traveled to Ottawa, Ont., to present the Carnegie Medal to the family of Michael Lumahang and Jesse T. Haw at a …
Carnegie Medal presentation to Carnegie Hero Victor M. Ortiz
Carnegie Hero Victor M. Ortiz, right, a New Jersey Transit Police officer, was presented the Carnegie Medal by police chief Christopher Trucillo at a Nov. 16, 2017, ceremony held at …
Carnegie Medal presentation to Carnegie Hero John Paul Hollyfield
From left, recent Carnegie Hero John Paul Hollyfield, Ashley S. Gruwell, whom Hollyfield saved in his rescue act, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, and Carnegie Hero Fund Commission President Eric P. …
Carnegie Medal presentation to Carnegie Hero Merrill O. Naylor
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission President Eric P. Zahren presented the Carnegie Medal to Carnegie Hero Merrill O. Naylor in a private ceremony held Jan. 24, 2018, in Stephens City, Va. …
Carnegie Medal presentation to family of Carnegie Hero Kevin D. Little Jr.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, right, presented the Carnegie Medal to the family of Carnegie Hero Kevin D. Little Jr. at a Jan. 28, 2018, church service held at Hephatha Lutheran Church in …
Carnegie Medal presentation to Carnegie Hero James O. Vernon
Carnegie Hero James O. Vernon, left, and U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood pose for a picture after LaHood presented the Carnegie Medal to Vernon at a Jan. 16, 2018, ceremony held …
Carnegie Heroes reunited with woman they rescued from vehicle blaze
By Brian Fitzpatrick Regina Leader-Post For Regina, Sask., men Andy Hilderman, Mark Barnard, and Mike Landry, a quiet beer in a city tavern is a world removed from the chaotic …
Carnegie Heroes can participate in video for 10,000th Carnegie Medal celebration
During summer 2018, the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission will be celebrating the awarding of its 10,000th Carnegie Medal. Although the details of the 10,000th Carnegie Medal recipient will surely be …
December 2017 edition of imPULSE
The December 2017 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 updates on several awardees and …
Story of Carnegie Hero Mary Frances Housley touches many through decades
Those who learn about the life and death of Carnegie Hero Mary Frances Housley seem to get invested. From a 2007 high school A.P. U.S. History class at Housley’s alma …
Like great-grandfather, like great-grandson
Carnegie Hero John Paul Hollyfield was awarded the Carnegie Medal in September 2017 after he saved a 6-year-old girl from being struck by a falling tree limb in July 2015 …
Board notes: Carnegie Heroes know what they are getting into when they act
By Mark Laskow, Chair Carnegie Hero Fund Commission It is pretty rare that a discussion of heroism erupts into the national discourse the way it did this fall. Almost everyone …
Did you know: Local man Kennard N. Dudgeon awarded for heroism in 1926
By Arnold Bass The Michigan City News-Dispatch There are numerous stories that tout the virtues and sometimes non virtuous events that marked the county’s history. In my researching the history …
1933 Carnegie Hero’s legacy carries on through generations
By Carolyn Schiavo Raynham, Mass. My grandfather was a recipient of the Carnegie Medal for his heroism. Joseph D’Amato (1882- 1933), immigrated to the United States in 1908, at age …
Reps from seven hero funds gather for world meeting in New York
Representatives from seven of the hero funds established by Andrew Carnegie more than a century ago met Oct. 2, 2017 in New York. Nine of the 11 original funds are …
Carnegie Medal presentation to two Kentuckians
Gov. Matt Bevin presented Carnegie Medal awards to two Kentuckians on Aug. 7, 2017 at a ceremony at the Kentucky State Capitol. Lori Doppelheuer Kearney of Maysville, Ky., died attempting …
Carnegie Medal presentation to family of Kenneth R. Atkinson
Jeanne Atkinson, left, hugs Arapahoe County (Colo.) Sheriff David C. Walcher after accepting her late husband’s Carnegie Medal. Kenneth R. Atkinson was fatally shot in April 2016 after he responded …