Henry Erwin, a Sergeant in the United States Army Air Forces was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during a B-29 mission over Koriyama, Japan, in April 1945. Erwin displayed exceptional bravery by disposing of a malfunctioning phosphorus bomb from the aircraft, preventing disaster and saving his crew. Despite sustaining severe injuries, […]
Chris Mintz, a U.S. Army Veteran, intervened during a shooting at Umpqua Community College on October 1, 2015. He courageously confronted the shooter to protect fellow students. Despite being shot seven times, he acted with heroism which ended up saving lives. His recovery journey was supported by a community fundraising effort that raised over $800,000 […]
Douglas Munro, a Signalman First Class in the U.S. Coast Guard, made the ultimate sacrifice during the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II. On September 27, 1942, he bravely led an evacuation mission, saving nearly 500 Marines under intense enemy fire. He used his Higgins boat to shield them, ultimately giving his life to […]
Joseph Petrosino, a pioneering NYPD detective, waged a legendary war against the American Mafia at the turn of the 20th century. Born in Italy, he rose to prominence by combating the Black Hand through groundbreaking investigative techniques, including the use of undercover operations. He formed the Italian Squad, leading high-risk actions that weakened the Mafia's […]
Paul Revere and his midnight ride on April 18, 1775, alerted the patriots of advancing enemy forces. His ride, marked by lanterns in the Old North Church, became a pivotal moment in American history. What drove this icon of American history to risk his life for the cause of liberty? Highlights Events Leading up to […]
Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis is remembered as a hero of Sandy Hook for her quick thinking and bravery during the tragic school shooting on December 14, 2012. She protected 15 of her first-grade students by securing them in a bathroom and blocking the door. Her courage under pressure exemplified her compassion and commitment to student safety. Roig-DeBellis […]
