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Private luncheon to honor The Congressional Medal of Honor Society WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- World-renowned Tenor Anthony Kearns will be the guest of Army General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at a Pre-Inaugural Brunch in honor of The Congressional Medal of Honor Society. The private luncheon honoring America's Medal of Honor recipients will take place on Sunday, January 20, 2013, and will be attended by members of the Joint Chiefs...

Earned Nation's Highest Award for Valor during the Korean War MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Colonel James L. Stone, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Friday, November 9, 2012, in Arlington, Texas at the age of 89. Colonel Stone was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on December 27, 1922. He spent 30 years in the military serving in both Korea and Vietnam.. He was awarded the Medal of Honor by...

GETTYSBURG, Pa., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In preparation for the 2013 Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention in Gettysburg, the Convention Organizing Committee will host a ceremonial flag raising event on Wednesday, Oct. 17. The event, which will be held in Lincoln Square, will officially kick-off the events leading up to 2013 Convention, scheduled for Sept 18-22. During the ceremony, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and American flags will be raised in honor...

America's Medal of Honor Recipients Seek Unsung Civilian Heroes WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation today begins its annual nationwide search for unsung citizen heroes. The organization, representing the nation's greatest military heroes over the last 150 years, is now accepting nominations for the Citizen Service Before Self Honors, which recognizes ordinary Americans who have done extraordinary deeds-saving lives in a...

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Local businesses and national companies alike are lining up to be part of history, as Honolulu hosts 55 of America's 81 living Medal of Honor recipients this fall at the 2012 Medal of Honor Society Convention. Recipients from World War II up to the current conflict in Afghanistan will be in attendance. The Medal of Honor Society gathers each year to reunite living members, as they continue their legacy of inspiring our youth,...

LAS VEGAS, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Patrick S. McNulty, M.D. is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Medicine. Dr. McNulty is an accomplished Spine and Orthopedic Surgeon affiliated with Nevada Orthopedic and Spine Center. Dr. McNulty focuses his practice on Spinal Disorders, Complex Spinal Reconstruction, as well as Scoliosis. He prides himself on keeping up on new, innovative techniques, but maintaining the perspective of...

Earned Nation's Highest Award for Valor during Korea MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Master Chief Hospital Corpsman William R. Charette, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012 in Lake Wales, Florida at age 79. He was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Dwight D. Eisenhower at a White House ceremony on January 12, 1954. His heroic action occurred at the...

LOS ANGELES, March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This spring, the chart-topping rock band Collective Soul will begin a national U.S. tour to give concertgoers a much-anticipated treat: they will perform their 1999 platinum album Dosage in its entirety. The band's fourth album and a fan-favorite, Dosage includes major hits like "Heavy," "Run," and "Tremble For My Beloved" which was featured in the Twilight movie and soundtrack, introducing the band to a younger generation of listeners. The...

Earned Nation's Highest Award for Valor during World War II MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., March 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Colonel Van T. Barfoot, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Friday, March 2, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia at age 92. He was awarded the Medal of Honor by Lt. Gen. Alexander M. Patch III in Epinal, France, on September 28, 1944. His heroic action occurred near Carano, Italy on May 23, 1944....

Earned Nation's Highest Award for Valor during World War II MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Dec. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Mike Colalillo, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011, in Duluth, Minnesota at age 86. He was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman at a ceremony at the White House on December 18, 1945. His heroic action occurred near Untergriesheim, Germany on...