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Carnegie Medal presentation to Carnegie Hero John Paul Hollyfield

Carnegie Hero John Paul Hollyfield

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Jewels Phraner

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. …

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Carnegie Medal presentation to Carnegie Hero Merrill O. Naylor

Carnegie Hero Merrill O. Naylor

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Jewels Phraner

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. …

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Carnegie Medal presentation to family of Carnegie Hero Kevin D. Little Jr.

Carnegie Hero Kevin D. Little, Jr.

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Jewels Phraner

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 …

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Carnegie Medal presentation to Carnegie Hero James O. Vernon

Carnegie Hero James O. Vernon

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Jewels Phraner

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 …

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Carnegie Heroes reunited with woman they rescued from vehicle blaze

Andy Hilderman, Mark Barnard, and Mike Landry

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Jewels Phraner

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 …

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Carnegie Heroes can participate in video for 10,000th Carnegie Medal celebration

10,000th Carnegie Medal

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Jewels Phraner

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 …

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December 2017 edition of imPULSE

December 2017 edition of imPULSE

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Jewels Phraner

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 …

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Story of Carnegie Hero Mary Frances Housley touches many through decades

Mary Frances Housley

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Jewels Phraner

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 …

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Like great-grandfather, like great-grandson

hollyfield

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Jewels Phraner

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 …

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Board notes: Carnegie Heroes know what they are getting into when they act

departing president

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Jewels Phraner

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 …

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Did you know: Local man Kennard N. Dudgeon awarded for heroism in 1926

Kennard N. Dudgeon

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Jewels Phraner

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 …

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1933 Carnegie Hero’s legacy carries on through generations

Hero's legacy

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Jewels Phraner

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 …

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Reps from seven hero funds gather for world meeting in New York

world meeting

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Jewels Phraner

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 …

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Carnegie Medal presentation to two Kentuckians

Carnegie Medal presentation

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Jewels Phraner

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 …

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Carnegie Medal presentation to family of Kenneth R. Atkinson

Carnegie Medal presentation

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Jewels Phraner

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 …

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We need heroes, so here they come

we need heroes

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Jewels Phraner

By Lawrence W. Reed The Newnan Times-Herald Just for a moment, imagine a world without heroes. There would still be lots of good and decent people, mixed in with the …

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Awardee, U.K. hero fund trustees visit Commission offices

visits Commission

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Jewels Phraner

The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission had several visitors to its Pittsburgh office recently. Carnegie Hero Lance O’Pry was visiting the area for work and stopped by to say hello. O’Pry …

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Carnegie Medal presentation to Jason Barnes

Carnegie Medal presentation

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Jewels Phraner

U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin, left, presented the Carnegie Medal to Carnegie Hero Jason Barnes of Westminster, Md., Sept. 14, 2017 at the representative’s Capitol Hill office. In July 2016, Barnes …

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Carnegie Medal presentation to Gary J. Messina, David Blauzvern, and John J. Green III

Carnegie Medal presentation

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Jewels Phraner

Three Carnegie Heroes were presented the Carnegie Medal at the Carnegie Hero World Funds meeting held Oct. 2, 2017 at the Carnegie Corporation offices in New York. Hero Fund Commission …

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Carnegie Medal presentation to Robbie Goering-Jensen, Dennis Wilson, C. Fredric Holbeck, and Brett Bailes

Carnegie Medal presentation

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Jewels Phraner

From left, Carnegie Heroes Robbie Goering-Jensen, Dennis Wilson, C. Fredric Holbeck, and Brett Bailes display their Carnegie Medals, while Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts and Omaha Police Capt. Michael McGee stand …

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