On Mother’s Day 1993, a spark on a 33-foot cabin cruiser ignited gasoline in the boat’s generator, turning the vessel into an instant fireball. At the time, the boat was …
After the end of the Reconstruction Era in 1877, Black Americans experienced profound racial divisions and systemic discrimination in their lives in America. Yet, acts of selflessness and bravery that …
By Christopher J. Leahy and Sharon Williams Leahy, History in Two Voices Editor’s note: This story first appeared on Dec. 29 on the History in Two Voices blog. It is …
It was a conscious decision that I’m going in because he needs help right now. — Brandon Bair, Carnegie Medal recipient #10307 I wasn’t thinking about myself at all. I …
By Eric P. Zahren, President of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Often during my 10-year tenure at the Hero Fund, I have wondered what founder Andrew Carnegie would make of …
Friends Remembered is a collection of tributes to Carnegie heroes, beneficiaries, and others we have lost since the last edition of Impulse. They are listed chronologically by date of passing. …
If Hero Fund founder Andrew Carnegie walked through the doors of the Hero Fund offices today, I think he would immediately recognize what we are doing to carry out the …
Friends Remembered is a collection of tributes to Carnegie heroes, beneficiaries, and others we have lost since the last edition of Impulse. They are listed chronologically by date of passing. …
To be honest with you, I think that most people would have done this. – Lewis A. Medina, Carnegie Hero #10302 I wasn’t thinking about myself at all. I was …
On a street outside her apartment in West Hollywood, California, Theresa Saldana sensed that bystanders were near, but nobody was coming closer to help her despite her screams. On …
Hero Fund Chair Thomas L. Wentling Jr., right, unfurls a resolution for Hero Fund President Eric P. Zahren, left, to celebrate his 10-year-milestone anniversary as a Hero Fund board member. …
I hope you won’t consider me disloyal to our great Carnegie heroes if I tell you I do sometimes think about other kinds of heroism – the kind that does …
No sooner had Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Chair Thomas L. Wentling Jr. retired from a 48-year career as a financial advisor, his cousin beckoned him to Las Vegas to talk …
By Ron Suduiko In 1848, plans for Lawrence, Massachusetts, envisioned it as a ‘new industrial city,’ one that would attract labor with offers of good jobs, reasonable pay, good housing, …
Mayor Miko Pickett of Mullins, South Carolina, presented the Carnegie Medal to Kennis Steven Goodman at an Oct. 14 presentation held at city hall. “We had the honor of …
Limestone County, Alabama, Commission Chairman Collin Daly presented the Carnegie Medal to John Reinhardt at an Oct. 6 presentation held at the city council building in Athens, Alabama. Reinhardt was …
York, Ontario, Regional Police Chief presented the Carnegie Medal to police officer Justin Baird at a private presentation held Oct. 16 at their police station in Aurora, Ontario. Baird …
Contra Costa County Supervisor Diane Burgis presented the Carnegie Medal to Troy White at an Oct. 7 ceremony held at the county administration building in Martinez, California. White was awarded …
Shelbyville, Indiana, police Chief Bill Dwenger presented the Carnegie Medal to Devin John Moore at a Sept. 24 presentation at Shelbyville City Hall. Moore rescued a couple from burning …
Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Thomas Carrique presented the Carnegie Medal to police officer Jared Moore at a Sept. 10 presentation at the Ontario Provincial Police annual awards ceremony. Moore …
