U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy presented the Carnegie Medal to the family of Carnegie Hero John Andrew Ussery on June 1, 2018, in Murphy’s Orlando, Fla., office. From left, are Ussery’s …
Carnegie Hero Noah Hill King, center, holds his Carnegie Medal after a March 16, 2018, ceremony in which U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn, right, recognized King. With them is King’s father, …
Starting with the summer 2018 edition, the publication schedule for imPULSE, the Hero Fund’s quarterly newsletter, has changed. The editions will now be designated by season: winter, spring, summer, and …
In summer 2018, the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission offered two individuals the opportunity to intern with the Commission throughout the summer. Interns Abby Brady and Lauryn Maykovich delved into communicating …
It is always well to remember that there are giants in our own day, too. — Triumphant Democracy, 1886 Return to imPULSE index. See PDF of this issue.
The March 2018 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 a updates on the goings …
By Sybil P. Veeder, Chair, Executive Committee Carnegie Hero Fund Commission 2017 marked a year of change, growth, and continued success for the Hero Fund at large, which is reflected …
An Eagle Scout project that was ultimately dedicated to Carnegie Hero Robert W. Eicher was featured recently at a national Boy Scouts of America gala. Completed in August 2016, …
By Mark Laskow, Chair Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Abigail Marsh, an associate professor of psychology and neuroscience at Georgetown University, has written a galvanizing account of her research into the …
When 15-year-old Loren B. Schaller walked into San Francisco’s Creighton’s Bakery on a spring day in 2007, she did not know her life would permanently be changed. Unprovoked, a man …
By the time I was hired to investigate Carnegie Medal nominees, I’d been writing about them for more than 17 years. That stretch of Carnegie Hero reporting began shortly after …
From left, volunteer presenter Paul A. Ansolabehere presented the Carnegie Medal to the family of posthumously awarded Carnegie Hero Jamie Alan Hyatt: mother Geraldine Hyatt and father Robert Hyatt, along …
“The story of Mr. Hammond truly is inspiring,” said U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, right, who presented the Carnegie Medal to Carnegie Hero David E. Hammond on Jan. 25, 2018, in …
Carnegie Hero Robert Conant, center, received his Carnegie Medal at a Nov. 16, 2017, ceremony at the Ontario Provincial Police department honoring highway safety employees. Police Commissioner J.V.N. (Vince) Hawkes, …
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission board member Evan S. Frazier presented the Carnegie Medal to Harold Shaw and Vincent Santaniello in ceremonies held Jan. 28, 2018, in Ohio. In September 2016, neighbors …
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission president Eric P. Zahren traveled to Ottawa, Ont., to present the Carnegie Medal to the family of Michael Lumahang and Jesse T. Haw at a …
Carnegie Hero Victor M. Ortiz, right, a New Jersey Transit Police officer, was presented the Carnegie Medal by police chief Christopher Trucillo at a Nov. 16, 2017, ceremony held at …
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. …
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. …
