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Gravemarker memorializes heroic act of Sarah Flonnie Holliman a century later
The family of S. Flonnie Holliman recently honored the Carnegie hero by affixing a grave marker to her headstone, more than 50 years after her death and more than 100 …
The Quotable A.C.: Impulse 55
There are a few great souls who can rise to the height of alleviating others to do for them what they would like to do for others. Are you one …
Administrative assistant Gloria Barber retires after 16 years
On July 31, 2018, Gloria Barber, administrative assistant with the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, retired after nearly two decades of service to the organization. “My 16 years with the Carnegie …
Two new videos on Hero Fund’s YouTube channel
Two new videos were recently posted on the Carnegie Hero Fund’s YouTube channel — one showing highlights from the June 2018 Power of One event and a second, The Heroic Age, …
Associate professor of psychology Abigail Marsh speaks on ‘The Altruistic Brain’
Abigail Marsh, an associate professor of psychology and neuroscience at Georgetown University, finishes a presentation on “The Altruistic Brain” at a special luncheon held June 12, 2018, at the Allegheny …
114th annual meeting held in June
Members of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission in attendance at the 2018 annual meeting held in June. From left are Ann M. McGuinn, Nathalie Lemieux, Nancy L. Rackoff, Christopher R. …
Overheard: Impulse 55
I said, “We gotta go,” grabbed her arm, and we dashed off. —John Paul Hollyfield, Carnegie Medal awardee #9962, who saved a 6-year-old girl from being crushed by a falling …
From the archives: ‘Boy hero’ receives Carnegie Medal grave marker
After months of searching—which included two newspaper articles, several interviews, and hours of genealogical research—Boy Scouts of America official Gregory Motta could not solve the mystery of who was leaving …
The Heroic Age
In June 2018, the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission celebrated the awarding of the Carnegie Medal to its 10,000th and 10,001st heroes at a gala held in Pittsburgh. Carnegie heroes Vickie …
Event gathers 300, celebrating 10,000 heroes
On the evening of June 12, 2018, more than a decade after the centennial celebration of the founding of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission by Andrew Carnegie, 275 invited guests …
15:13: Teen safety patrol captain shielded students from on-rushing car
While the Hero Fund saw to it that John Minadeo be recognized for his courage, Pittsburgh school leaders ensured he would be remembered by his community. John became a hero …
Board notes: ‘Unsuccessful’ rescues are also deserving of the Carnegie Medal
The summer 2018 issue of imPULSE brims with stories of the 10,000th and 10,001st Carnegie Medal awards, covering the rescuers, their rescues, and the joyful ceremony at which Vickie Tillman and …
‘Music to the Rescue’ symphony concert recognizes local Carnegie heroes
The Washington Symphony Orchestra opened its Feb. 18, 2018, “Music to the Rescue” concert at Trinity High School in Washington, Pa., with a presentation on Washington County Carnegie heroes numbering …
Carnegie Medal presentation to Hilton Quintana and Kyle Van Note
Pocono Mountain Regional Police Chief Chris Wagner, center, poses with, left, Hilton Quintana and Kyle Van Note, right, after Quintana and Van Note were presented the Carnegie Medal at a March 13, …
Carnegie Medal presentation to Carnegie Hero Matthew John Kalafat
In a June 13, 2018, ceremony, Carnegie Hero Matthew John Kalafat, center, received the Carnegie Medal presented by Westfield Public Schools Superintendent Margaret Dolan, left, and school principal Mary Asfendis, …
Carnegie Medal presentation to family of Carnegie Hero Austin Craig Welch
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Treasurer Dan Sandman, U.S. Rep. Thomas J. Rooney, and Polk County Commissioner Melony M. Bell presented the Carnegie Medal to the family of Carnegie Hero Austin Craig …
Carnegie Medal presentation to Carnegie Hero Mark Rich
Carnegie Hero Mark Rich, left, was presented the Carnegie Medal by U.S. Rep. Mark Walker on March 12, 2018, in Greensboro, N.C. Rich, a 52-year-old arborist from Randleman, N.C., helped …
Carnegie Medal presentation to Angel Darlene Fiorini and Matthew Paul Burson
Carnegie heroes Angel Darlene Fiorini and Matthew Paul Burson were presented the Carnegie Medal by Spokane County Commissioner Mary Kuney on March 6, 2018, in Spokane, Wash. Fiorini, 32, of Newman Lake, …
Carnegie Medal presentation to family of Carnegie Hero Dmitriy A. Bondarenko
On behalf of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, Shakopee (Minn.) Mayor Bill Mars presented the Carnegie Medal to the family of Carnegie Hero Dmitriy A. Bondarenko, who was posthumously awarded, during a …