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  DefenseLink News Article: Vietnam Hero to be Awarded Medal of Honor
The narrative for Crandall’s Medal of Honor credits him with displaying leadership by example and fearless courage as he “voluntarily flew his unarmed helicopter through a gauntlet of enemy fire on flight after flight, delivering desperately needed ammunition, water and medical supplies into one of the most hotly contested landing zones of the war.”
The Medal of Honor, the highest U.S. military decoration, is awarded "for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in actual combat against an armed enemy force." Since it was first awarded during the Civil War, the medal has been awarded 3,461 times.
The Medal of Honor was last presented to the family of 22-year-old Marine Cpl. Jason L. Dunham, who died using his body to shield fellow Marines in Iraq from a hand grenade April 15, 2004.
www.defenselink.mil /News/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=3006   (684 words)

  
 Bruce Zimmerman | Comments
Bruce, enjoyed listening to your show while we were in Buffalo NY, this fall.
Bruce, I spoke to you on air this morning, and then this afternoon I went to your web site to find your Christmas plant addition.
Bruce is best known to the Ontario green thumb brigade through his Open-Line Garden Show on 610 CKTB St. Catharines Saturday mornings.
www.brucezimmerman.com /COMMENTS/COMMENTS.htm   (973 words)

  
 CMOHS Website: Official Site of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society:   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
He was recognized with the Medal of Honor during a photographic mapping mission he volunteered for.
Medal of Honor recipient Edward C. Dahlgren died Wednesday, May 31st at the Maine Veterans Home in Caribou, Maine.
Dahlgren was recognized with the Medal of Honor for his actions in France during World War II in which he captured more than 20 German soldiers amidst killing and wounding several others back on Feb. 11, 1945.
www.cmohs.org   (731 words)

  
 Army Aviator to be Awarded Medal of Honor
Bruce Crandall's command photo taken at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. in 1971 as the 5th Engineer Battalion Commander.
Crandall will receive the medal during a Feb. 26 White House ceremony for repeatedly flying into a landing zone under intense enemy fire to rescue and resupply 1st Cavalry ground troops - even after the LZ had been closed.
The package nominating him for the Medal of Honor was forwarded by Senator John McCain.
www.army.mil /-news/2007/02/09/1747-army-aviator-to-be-awarded-medal-of-honor   (496 words)

  
 MASSIVE CHANGE » Blog Archive » AIGA awards 2007 gold medal to Bruce Mau
It proposes that a new breed of designer is needed, one who is in the words of R. Buckminster Fuller, a “synthesis of artist, inventor, mechanic, objective economist and evolutionary strategist”.
Its author Bruce Mau, was recipient of the 2007 AIGA Gold Medal in the field of communication design.
It originated as a collaboration between Bruce Mau Design and the Institute without Boundaries in which we researched the capacities and limitations of human efforts to change the world for the better.
www.massivechange.com /2007/03/07/aiga-awards-2007-gold-medal-to-bruce-mau   (1114 words)

  
 Medal of Honor Citations: Vietnam War and Iraqi Conflict
He was awarded the Medal of Honor for leading his platoon to take a hill, even though he was painfully wounded.
Donald Rudolph, received the Medal of Honor for his actions on the island of Luzon, the main Philippine island, on 5 February 1945.
On Tuesday, 16 January 2001, the 26th President of the United States posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on 1 July 1898 at the Battle of San Juan Hill, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War.
www.mishalov.com /Citations.html   (1551 words)

  
 Bruce Zimmerman | Resume | Bruce Zimmerman
In our estimation Bruce epitomizes the characteristics the Trailblazer Award is meant to convey.
On August 12, 2003 Bruce Zimmerman received the Queen's Golden Jubilee Commemorative Medal for his contribution and support to the Canadian "Plant A Row - Grow A Row" program.
Bruce is a Canadian Certified Horticultural Technician with a College Diploma in Horticulture and a Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management
www.brucezimmerman.com /RESUME/RESUME.htm   (276 words)

  
 Medal of Honor - Major Bruce P. Crandall
A profile of Medal of Honor honoree, Major Bruce P. Crandall and his acts of valor during the November 1965 fight for LZ X-Ray in the Ia Drang Valley of Vietnam.
LTC (ret.) Bruce P. Crandall accepts the Medal of Honor from President George W. Bush at the White House in
Coverage of Medal of Honor recipient Bruce P. Crandall being inducted into the Pentagon Hall of Heroes.
www.army.mil /medalofhonor/crandall/video   (277 words)

  
 BRUCE HAMILTON MEDAL ANNOUNCED
Harness Horse Breeders of New York State is proud to announce the creation of the Bruce Hamilton Memorial Medal, which will be presented annually in recognition of outstanding contributions to harness horse racing and improvement of the breeding of Standardbred horses in the State of New York.
Bruce Hamilton was the 18-year executive secretary of Harness Horse Breeders who ushered the New York Sire Stakes program through some of its most exciting and most challenging years.
Bruce Tubin is the President of the Western New York Harness Horsemen’s Association and has been for 16 years.
www.harnesslink.com /www/Article.cgi?ID=53944   (682 words)

  
  VLS Corporation - Model Mecca
Bronze Medal: "Early Mustang" - David Manter; "Wildcat" - David Manter; "Airco DH-2" - Mary Barrow; "P-40 B Warhawk" - Mary Barrow; "Ju-52" - Matt Deck.
Bronze Medal: "Gordon Highland Regiment Sgt. Major" - Eric Janssen; "Feldwebel" - Eugene Monasterio; "Gordon Highland Regiment Officer" -Eric Janssen; "Iroquois Warrior" - Mary Barrow.
Bronze Medal: "Unternehmen "Zitadelle" - Lyle Slaton; "Flak 36/37" - Lyle Slaton.
www.modelmecca.com /mastercon.shtml   (1879 words)

  
  Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient David Bruce
BRUCE: I thought that in general we in the United States were too optimistic in believing that the Soviets might alter what had been for a long time, as a matter of fact for centuries, fundamental Russian policies in respect to the rest of the world.
BRUCE: I think because it was considered that as a civilian who was not connected with Government, he seemed to possess the confidence of so many elements in the population, not only the Congress and the administration, which was a Democratic one while he was a Republican himself, and fairly generally throughout the country.
BRUCE: No, he was sympathetic to talk to; he was swift in arriving at decisions; he was tolerant and courteous and considerate in connection with any personnel matters we had in the State Department, for instance, and I found it rather delightful to deal with him, especially because one didn't waste any time.
www.medaloffreedom.com /DavidBruce.htm   (8170 words)

  
 Acoustical Society of America Awards
The prestigious Gold Medal is presented annually to an individual whose contributions to the field of acoustics and to the Acoustical Society have been unusually distinguished.
The von Békésy Medal, established in 1984, is presented to individuals, irrespective of nationality, age, or society affiliation,who have made outstanding contributions to the area of psychological or physiological acoustics, as evidenced by publication of research results in professional journals or by other accomplishments in the field.
The A. Wood Medal and Prize is presented to an individual, preferably under thirty-five years of age in the year of the Award for distinguished contributions in the application of acoustics, preference being given to candidates whose work is associated with the sea.
asa.aip.org /awards.html   (5582 words)

  
 'Late Bloomer' R. Bruce delivers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The basement is Bruce's "inner sanctum"--it's the same room that houses the musician-comedian's massive roll-top desk, a futon for napping, a bookcase bursting with volumes and Bruce's shell collection, among other pieces of meaningful memorabilia.
Bruce, who is now 53, says he's a late bloomer, which happens to be the title of his new CD.
Bruce is an open, laid-back guy who will talk about practically anything--it should be noted that his nightclub act includes adult material--but he avoids topical and political subjects as a rule.
fredericksburg.com /News/FLS/2007/012007/01252007/253576/palm   (552 words)

  
 Daniel Bruce
Bruce absorbed the full force of the blast with his body, thus protecting three nearby Marines from its lethal effects.
When Dan Bruce saw death flying at him on the morning of March 1, 1969, he knew he had everything in the world to live for -- a wife who loved him; a baby that would be born any day now; and a long, fresh life ahead of him that was just beginning.
The lesson to be learned from Dan Bruce and the Sept. 11 attacks is that people of a great society must be willing to sacrifice for one another, even to the extent of laying down one's life to help a stranger.
www.namvets.com /Reading/daniel_bruce.htm   (902 words)

  
 Vietnam War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Pfc. Bruce Wayne Carter, U.S. Marine Corps
Bruce Wayne Carter, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in Vietnam in August 1969, was born 7 May 1950, in Schenectady, New York.
Bruce had always wanted to be a Marine, she noted.
"Bruce always wanted to take the point on the patrols that he was assigned to, and I do recall everyone being a little more confident if he was with your patrol.
www.medalofhonor.com /BruceCarter.htm   (2677 words)

  
 Archive2 Photo Gallery
Bruce Baumgartner carrying the United States flag in the opening ceremonies at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Bruce Baumgartner holding son Dylan, and being interviewed by Jim Scherr at the 1997 World Cup of Freestyle Wrestling in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Bruce Baumgartner demonstrating a double takedown at the Port Angeles Wrestling Camp in Port Angeles, Washington, August of 2003.
www.brucebaumgartner.com /Bruce_Photo_Archives_2.htm   (379 words)

  
 Bruce Kuwabara Awarded RAIC Gold Medal - Canadian Architecture News
Bruce Kuwabara of Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects (KPMB) received the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada 2006 Gold Medal on June 14 at the annual RAIC Festival in Vancouver.
The RAIC Gold Medal is awarded in recognition of significant contribution to Canadian architecture, and is the highest honour the profession of architecture in Canada can bestow.
In bestowing the award, the Gold Medal Selection Committee noted "The medal recognizes Bruce Kuwabara’s contribution to the professional craft of architecture, and he and his firm’s focus and contribution to public life.
canada.archiseek.com /news/2006/000212.html   (404 words)

  
 Hall of Honors - Bruce Baumgartner: FILA - International Wrestling Hall of Fame
Four years after his silver medal performance at the Seoul Olympics, his gold medal at the Barcelona Olympics put him into the record book as the first American wrestler to ever medal in three consecutive Olympic competitions.
He went on to a bronze medal performance providing the record-breaking 13 world medals, an honor he now shares with Alexandre Karelin of the Russian Federation.
Bruce is one of just eight athletes in American history to medal in four different Olympiads.
www.filahalloffame.com /baumgartner.html   (319 words)

  
 Bruce Baumgartner Full Biography
With the bronze medal in 1996, Baumgartner became one of just eight athletes in U.S. history to medal in four different Olympiads.
He would add gold medals in the Pan-American Games in 1991 in Cuba and in 1995 in Argentina, along with World Championships in 1993 and 1995, and a bronze medal in the Goodwill Games held in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1994.
Most notably is his renowned Bruce Baumgartner’s Heavyweight School, which not only attracts some of the top young wrestlers in the country, but serves as a who’s who for former wrestling greats who serves as speakers and clinicians.
www.brucebaumgartner.com /Bruce_Bio_Page1.htm   (1361 words)

  
 UC Santa Cruz - Press Release
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific has awarded the 2005 Catherine Wolfe Bruce Gold Medal to Robert P. Kraft, professor emeritus of astronomy and astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and former director of the UC Observatories/Lick Observatory (UCO/Lick).
The Bruce Medal is the highest honor bestowed by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP).
From the outset, the medal was meant for astronomers of any nationality and either gender, and might only be awarded when a suitable candidate was found.
www.ucsc.edu /news_events/press_releases/text.asp?pid=686   (773 words)

  
 Vietnam Hero to be Awarded Medal of Honor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
After receiving the Medal of Honor, Crandall will join 111 other living recipients of the award, 60 of them awarded for actions in Vietnam, according to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
The Medal of Honor, the highest U.S. military decoration, is awarded "for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in actual combat against an armed enemy force." Since it was first awarded during the Civil War, the medal has been awarded 3,461 times.
The Medal of Honor was last presented to the family of 22-year-old Marine Cpl. Jason L. Dunham, who died using his body to shield fellow Marines in Iraq from a hand grenade April 15, 2004.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/1784454/posts   (1281 words)

  
 NASA - 2004 News Releases
The NASA Exceptional Service Medal is given for significant sustained performance characterized by unusual initiative or creative ability that clearly demonstrates improvements in engineering, aeronautics, space flight, administration, support or space-related endeavors which contribute to NASA’s mission.
Bruce, a resident of Gulfport, is the director of the Technology Development and Transfer Office at SSC.
Bruce used his propulsion background to spearhead the development of a “Test Stand of the Future” concept, which allows various sources of research and technology development funding to underwrite the acquisition and development of this needed technology.
www.nasa.gov /centers/stennis/news/newsreleases/2004/STS-04-066.html   (330 words)

  
 Frank Low Wins Bruce Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Astronomy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The society announced the 2006 Bruce Medal and six other awards it bestows for excellence in astronomy research and education today.
Awarded in most years since 1898, the Bruce Gold Medal is widely recognized as one of astronomy’s most prestigious awards.
Founded in 1889 in San Francisco, the ASP is one of the nation’s leading organizations devoted to improving people’s understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of astronomy and space.
uanews.org /cgi-bin/WebObjects/UANews.woa/2/wa/SRStoryDetails?ArticleID=12707   (650 words)

  
 Robert the Bruce in 32mm Medal in Polished Brass in Perspex Presentation Case.
Robert the Bruce in 32mm Medal in Polished Brass in Perspex Presentation Case.
Robert The Bruce was crowned King of Scotland in 1306 at Scone.
To celebrate the 700th anniversary, we present this 32mm polished brass medal in a perspex case with blue card and gold blocked text.
www.towermint.co.uk /shop/robert_bruce_brass_TM302RB.asp?item_no=5&min_purch=4   (84 words)

  
 Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. :: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Announces Bruce Jenner as National Spokesperson for EUFLEXXA(TM)
EUFLEXXA(TM) (1% sodium hyaluronate) is the first and only non-avian derived(*) hyaluronic acid approved in the U.S. for the treatment of pain caused by knee osteoarthritis and is indicated for a three-injection treatment regimen for patients who have failed to respond adequately to conservative non-pharmacologic therapy and simple analgesics.
Bruce Jenner earned the title "World's Greatest Athlete" after winning the gold medal and breaking the world record by scoring 8,634 points in the decathlon at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal.
He is an avid golfer and mountain bike rider, a commercially rated pilot who flies his own jet and a professional racecar driver for the Senior Championship Racing Association and in Grand Prix events around the world.
sev.prnewswire.com /biotechnology/20060214/NYTU03114022006-1.html   (1302 words)

  
 Frank Low Wins Bruce Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Astronomy
The society announced the 2006 Bruce Medal and six other awards it bestows for excellence in astronomy research and education today.
Awarded in most years since 1898, the Bruce Gold Medal is widely recognized as one of astronomy’s most prestigious awards.
Founded in 1889 in San Francisco, the ASP is one of the nation’s leading organizations devoted to improving people’s understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of astronomy and space.
www.as.arizona.edu:8080 /Astro/1148419856/index_html   (664 words)

  
 ASP Annual Awards
He received the Bruce Medal for lifetime achievement and in 1982 the Klumpke-Roberts Award for the popularization of astronomy.
Our highest award is the Catherine Wolfe Bruce Gold Medal, awarded for a lifetime of outstanding research in astronomy.
Awarded since 1898, the medal has gone to some of the greatest astronomers of the past century.
www.astrosociety.org /membership/awards/awards.html   (621 words)

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