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Sandy Hook Heroes Awarded by Medal of Honor Recipients

Special Newtown Ceremony to Honor Teachers & Staff

NEWTOWN, Connecticut, May 6, 2013 – Our nation’s greatest war heroes – Medal of Honor Recipients – will honor teachers and staff from Sandy Hook Elementary School, who acted courageously to protect children during the December shootings.  In a special ceremony three Recipients of the Medal of Honor will present the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s highest civilian award, the Citizen Honors Medal, to six staff members posthumously at Newtown High School on May 6^th at 4:30pm.
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Hometown Heroes Awarded on 150th Anniversary of Medal of Honor

Recipients Celebrate Brave U.S. Citizens with Special Ceremony

ARLINGTON, VA March 25, 2013 – Our nation’s greatest war heroes – Medal of Honor recipients – will personally present awards to four unsung citizen heroes who’ve saved lives in extraordinary circumstances, during a special ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.  Approximately 20 Medal of Honor recipients are expected to attend the ceremony.
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Medal of Honor Society Announces Four Top U.S. Citizen Heroes Honorees Chosen from Hundreds of Nominees Nationwide

WASHINGTON, March 11, 2013 – Today, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society & Foundation, which represent our nation’s greatest war heroes, name the top four unsung citizen heroes in a nationwide campaign. These four heroes have been chosen for going above and beyond for their fellow man in some extraordinary way—saving a life in a single instance of extreme bravery, or bettering their community with ongoing selfless service.

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Medal of Honor Foundation Announces Top U.S. Citizen Heroes 23 Finalists Chosen from Hundreds of Nominees Nationwide

WASHINGTON, February 25, 2013 – They’ve gone above and beyond for their fellow man in some extraordinary way—saving a life in a single instance of extreme bravery, or bettering their community with ongoing selfless service. Today, the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation, which represents our nation’s greatest war heroes, is recognizing these unsung citizen heroes.

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2012 Citizen Service Before Self Honorees Recognized Nationally

Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Honored an Outstanding Boy Scout

WASHINGTON, March 23, 2012—The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation today  honored nationally the 2012 Citizen Service Before Self Honorees.  The 2012 Honorees were recognized at a ceremony held at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. by our nation’s most honored heroes, the fewer than 85 living Medal of Honor recipients, who comprise the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.  Continue reading ›

Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Announces the Three Recipients of the Citizen Service Before Self Honors

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2012 – The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation today announced the Citizen Service Before Self Honors recipients for 2012.  After a nationwide search and selection process, three Americans have been selected for their selflessness and indomitable courage.  Continue reading ›

Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Announces the 20 Finalists for the Citizen Service Before Self Honors

WASHINGTON, February 28, 2012 – The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation today announced 20 finalists for the Citizen Service Before Self Honors, which recognizes and honors those ordinary Americans who become extraordinary through their indomitable courage and selflessness.  Continue reading ›

Citizen Service Before Self Announced and Honored 2011 Recipients

WASHINGTON, March 25, 2011 – The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation today on Medal of Honor Day announced and nationally honored the Citizen Service Before Self Honors recipients for 2011.  After a nationwide search and selection process, three Americans have been selected for their selflessness and indomitable courage.  The three unsung heroes are:
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2010 Citizen Service Above Self Honors Presented

WASHINGTON, March 22, 2010 – The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation today announced the Citizen Service Above Self Honors recipients for 2010. After a nationwide search and selection process, three Americans have been selected for their selflessness and indomitable courage. Continue reading ›

2009 Above & Beyond Citizen Honors Presented

Above & Beyond Citizen Honors Announces and Honors 2009 Recipients
One of the Highest Civilian Honors Given to Three Unsung Heroes by Medal of Honor Recipients

WASHINGTON, March 25, 2009 – The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation today announced and nationally honored the Above & Beyond Citizen Honors recipients for 2009. After a nationwide search and selection process, three Americans have been selected for their selflessness and indomitable courage. The three unsung heroes are:

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