Carnegie Medal presentation to Carnegie Hero James O. Vernon
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
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 …
Carnegie Heroes can participate in video for 10,000th Carnegie Medal celebration
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 …
December 2017 edition of imPULSE
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 …
Story of Carnegie Hero Mary Frances Housley touches many through decades
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 …
Like great-grandfather, like great-grandson
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 …
Board notes: Carnegie Heroes know what they are getting into when they act
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 …
Did you know: Local man Kennard N. Dudgeon awarded for heroism in 1926
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 …
1933 Carnegie Hero’s legacy carries on through generations
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 …
Reps from seven hero funds gather for world meeting in New York
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 …
Carnegie Medal presentation to two Kentuckians
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 …
Carnegie Medal presentation to family of Kenneth R. Atkinson
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 …
We need heroes, so here they come
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 …
Awardee, U.K. hero fund trustees visit Commission offices
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 …
Carnegie Medal presentation to Jason Barnes
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 …
Carnegie Medal presentation to Gary J. Messina, David Blauzvern, and John J. Green III
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 …
Carnegie Medal presentation to Robbie Goering-Jensen, Dennis Wilson, C. Fredric Holbeck, and Brett Bailes
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 …
Carnegie Medal presentation to Dennis D. Swenson
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission President Eric P. Zahren presented the Carnegie Medal to the family of Carnegie Hero Dennis D. Swenson in a private ceremony held Aug. 20, 2017 …
Carnegie Medal presentation to John David Smith
Seattle (Wash.) Police Officer John David Smith, center, was presented the Carnegie Medal by U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, right, who represents Washington’s eighth district. With them is Kaarisa B. Karley, …
Carnegie Medal presentation to Stephanie Melinda Marino
California Highway Patrol Capt. Barry Koenig, right, presented the Carnegie Medal to Stephanie Melinda Marino in an Oct. 24, 2017 presentation held at the highway patrol’s office in Stockton, Calif. …