Honoring individuals whose courage, sacrifice, service, leadership, and commitment continue to inspire future generations.
Legacy is not measured by fame or fortune. It is measured by the lives improved, protected, inspired, and forever changed through service to something greater than oneself.
The most decorated American combat soldier of World War II. His extraordinary courage under fire near Holtzwihr, France became one of the defining acts of battlefield heroism in military history.
Learn MoreA Green Beret who repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire during a six-hour battle in Vietnam, saving lives despite suffering dozens of wounds and refusing to quit.
Learn MoreCommander of the legendary Lost Battalion during World War I. Surrounded, outnumbered, and under constant attack, he refused surrender and held the line until rescue arrived.
Learn MoreAn off-duty FDNY firefighter who ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel on September 11, 2001 carrying sixty pounds of gear in order to help others at the World Trade Center.
Learn MoreMarine combat leader and FDNY firefighter whose work continues to improve the mental preparedness and resilience of first responders operating in high-stress environments.
Learn MorePioneer of modern blood plasma preservation whose innovations saved countless lives during World War II and whose personal principles reflected a deep commitment to human dignity.
Learn MoreNASA mathematician whose calculations helped make early American spaceflight possible and whose excellence overcame barriers that once seemed impossible to break.
Learn MoreKnown as "The Man with the Golden Arm," his blood donations over several decades helped save the lives of more than two million babies around the world.
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