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Officer John Smith, 2019 Awardee

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Overheard: Impulse 84

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Griffin Erdely

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 …

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Overheard: Impulse 83

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Griffin Erdely

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 …

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Overheard: Impulse 77

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Griffin Erdely

There were children that needed assistance. He went without hesitation into the water and saved these children. Unfortunately, his life was not saved. — Best friend of Peter Rosengren, Carnegie …

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Carnegie Medal presentation to Kenneth S. Andreen

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Jewels Phraner

From left, Hero Fund Director of Operations Melissa Brock and Commission member Lee Tilghman pose with Carsten Molt, Carnegie Hero Kenneth S. Andreen, and Hero Fund President Eric Zahren during …

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