Stories of Honor retells the experiences of those brave men and women in American military history who have been disabled in defending our freedom. Each story is one of triumph and tragedy—loss and victory.

February 06, 2006
Principi Unsung Hero Award
The highlight of The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial Gala is the presentation of the Foundation's Unsung Hero Award. The 2004 recipient is disabled Vietnam veteran Anthony J. Principi, the immediate Past Secretary of Veterans Affairs (2001-2004).... more

November 18, 2005
A Hero Among Us
"I'd rather have the Medal of Honor than be President of the United States," President Truman once said about the most distinguished decoration in the U.S. military. Since WWII, the Medal of Honor has only been awarded 843 times. Today 120 recipients are still with us—each one a national treasure. Major General James E. Livingston is among them.... more

November 16, 2005
A Profile in Courage: Staff Sergeant Larry Gill
From Mobile, Alabama, Staff Sergeant Larry W. Gill's distinguished service to America has spanned more than two decades including his years in the military and his law enforcement career. This is his story...... more

November 14, 2005
Steven Clark: Portrait of a Patriot
September 11, 2001 was a day that affected every American. But while many of us were paralyzed by shock, overwhelmed by grief and rage, Steven R. Clark was moved to action.... more

September 26, 2005
Unsung Hero
Captain George M. Moore, Jr., United States Air Force (retired) was the 2004 recipient of the Memorial Foundation's Unsung Hero Award.... more

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