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	Medal of Valor Information
		The Medal of Valor (Heb.: עיטור הגבורה) was instituted by the Law of Decorations in the Israel Defense Forces of 1970.
		The Medal of Valor is awarded by the Minister of Defense, upon recommendation by the Chief of Staff, for an act of supreme heroism in combat in the face of the enemy, at the risk of life.
		Wearers of the Medal of Valor are honored and often invited to attend official ceremonies.
	www.bookrags.com /Medal_of_Valor (308 words)

	Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Before the establishment of the Medal of Valor, there were no Federal awards to specifically acknowledge the bravery performed by public safety officers throughout the United States; police and firefighting departments typically award their members medals at a state or local government level.
		The establishment of the Medal of Valor fills a huge void in the civilian decorations system of the United States, which was all the more timely given the catastrophe in New York three-and-a-half months later on September 11, 2001.
		The medal is suspended on a silver gilt disc bearing a letter "V" surrounded by a wreath of laurels, which is in turn suspended on a neck ribbon, blue with white and red edge stripes (the national colours of the USA) and a gold centre stripe (symbolizing honor).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Public_Safety_Officer_Medal_of_Valor (368 words)

	Medal of Honor - Major Bruce P. Crandall
		The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest medal for valor in combat that can be awarded to members of the armed forces.
		It sometimes is referred to as the "Congressional Medal of Honor" because the president awards it on behalf of the Congress.
		Medals of Honor are awarded sparingly and are bestowed only to the bravest of the brave; and that valor must be well documented.
	www.army.mil /medalofhonor/crandall/medal/index.html (692 words)

	Silver Medal of Military Valor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		During World War I, the Italian Silver Medal for Military Valor (Medaglia d'Argento al Valore Militare) was awarded to military personnel for exceptional valor in combat.
		For each subsequent act of valor, the recipient was awarded a bar in the corresponding class.
		The medal was established in 1833 by King Carlo Alberto of Sardinia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Silver_Medal_of_Military_Valor (99 words)

	Kentucky Medal For Valor Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Medal for Valor may be awarded to a member of the Kentucky National Guard who has distinguished himself/herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his/her life above and beyond the call of duty while in the service of the State and/or United States.
		No award of the Medal for Valor shall be made except upon clear and uncontested proof of at least one eyewitness or person having personal knowledge of the act or deed.
		Description: The Kentucky Medal for Valor is a gold medal with the Great Seal of Kentucky superimposed on a cross combined with crossed sabers with words, "MEDAL FOR VALOR" inscribed around the seal.
	www.military.state.ky.us /kyngemus/kyvalor.htm (5084 words)

	Washington Secretary of State - Medals: Laws Regarding the Medal of Valor
		The committee shall adopt rules establishing the qualifications for the state medal of valor, the protocol governing the decoration, the certificate, and appurtenances necessary to the implementation of this chapter.
		The state medal of valor may be awarded posthumously to be presented to such representative of the deceased as may be deemed appropriate by the committee.
		The state medal of valor will not be awarded to any individual who is acting as a result of service given by any branch of law enforcement, fire fighting, rescue, or other hazardous profession where the individual is employed by a government entity within the state of Washington.
	www.secstate.wa.gov /medals/valor_laws.aspx (386 words)

	Spartanburg SC \| GoUpstate.com \| Spartanburg Herald-Journal
		The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor is the highest decoration for bravery performed by public safety officers in the United States, comparable to the military's Medal of Honor.
		Before the establishment of the Medal of Valor, there were no Federal awards to specifically acknowledge the bravery performed by public safety officers throughout the United States; police and firefighting departments typically award their members medals at a state or local government level.
		The medal is suspended on a gilt disc bearing a letter "V" surrounded by a wreath of laurels, which is in turn suspended on a neck ribbon, blue with white and red edge stripes (the national colours of the USA) and a gold centre stripe (symbolizing honor).
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Public_Safety_Officer_Medal_of_Valor (380 words)

	Medal of Valor - The Medal of Valor is Awarded by many governments and organizations around the world including Police ...
		Medal of Valor - The Medal of Valor is Awarded by many governments and organizations around the world including Police Officers.
		The Medal of Valor is recognized in many countries with the same Honor, Reverence and Dignity as is the Medal of Honor and the Medal of Freedom is in the United States.
		The highest decoration for exceptional heroism in the United States is the Congressional Medal of Honor, instituted in 1861 for the Navy and 1862 for the Army.
	www.medalofvalor.com /HistoryofMedals.htm (798 words)

	OJP: Medal of Valor
		The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor is awarded by the President to public safety officers cited by the Attorney General and recommended by the Medal of Valor Review Board.
		The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act, which was enacted on May 30, 2001, creates the Public Safety Medal of Valor as the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer.
		As required by the legislation, the eleven-member board was appointed by the President, the Majority and Minority Leaders of the U.S. Senate, and the Speaker and the Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives.
	www.ojp.usdoj.gov /medalofvalor/welcome.html (411 words)

	Medal of Valor - Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act of 2001
		The Public Safety Medal of Valor shall be the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer.
		The medal is awarded annually by the President to public safety officers cited by the Attorney General, who have exhibited exceptional courage in the attempt to save or protect human life.
		The Medal of Valor Board, composed of representatives of the public safety community and the general public, and appointed by the President, the Majority and Minority Leaders of the U.S. Senate, and the Speaker and the Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, will review all nominations and recommend individuals for recognition.
	www.medalofvalor.com /PublicSafetyOfficerMedalofValorActof2001.htm (1321 words)

	Medal of Valor - Hawaii Medal of Valor Memorial
		Hawaii citizens (military and civilian) are eligible for the Medal of Valor for performing an uncommon act of personal heroism involving the voluntary risk of his/her own life, or for a self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to be distinctly above and beyond the call of duty.
		The shadow box encased Medal of Valor is dedicated to all military personnel, from Hawaii, who gave their lives in service to their country.
		The Medal of Valor presentation at Arlington was made by Cayetano and Maj. Gen.
	www.medalofvalor.com /Hawaii.htm (837 words)

	CSFA \| Valor Awards Guidelines
		MEDAL OF VALOR: The Medal of Valor will be awarded to individuals that voluntarily risk their own life to an extraordinary degree in saving or attempting to save the life of another person, or voluntarily sacrificed themselves in a heroic manner for the benefit of others.
		Valor Awards nominations must be received by the CSFA no later than June 30th to be included in the Valor Awards Ceremony at the conference of the respective year.
		The Valor Awards Chairperson shall prepare a list of all Valor and Merit recipients for the year, indicating those who have previously been presented the Award of Merit and Medal of Valor; this list and the plans developed for the Valor Awards Luncheon shall be received in the CSFA office not later than July 31st.
	www.csfa.net /web/2006/09/valor_awards_guidelines.aspx (1236 words)

	Unique Medal of Honor Photo Exhibit "Visions of Valor" Opens Dec. 11 in Topeka
		Medal of Honor recipient Fred Ferguson is scheduled to attend an opening ceremony emceed by Kansas Lt. Gov.
		"Visions of Valor" is the first and largest exhibit of its kind in the nation's history to honor the courage, commitment and character of Medal of Honor recipients, whose numbers are declining.
		The exhibit is intended to educate the public about the Congressional Medal of Honor and to perpetuate the patriotism, courage and honor of its recipients.
	www.bcbs.com /news/plans/unique-medal-of-honor.html?templateName=template-28767547&print=t (535 words)

	American Valor . About the Broadcast \| PBS
		Stories of the Medal of Honor’s recipients unfold through newsreel footage, photographs, military art, and interviews with recipients and the comrades who witnessed their heroic acts.
		American Valor examines how the medal is more than a decoration for bravery; it is a way of helping understand who we are as a people, what we have experienced and what values we cherish.
		Medals were presented posthumously to the families of Delta Force members Gary Gordon and Randall Shughart.
	www.pbs.org /weta/americanvalor/broadcast (417 words)

	Panel backs national 'Medal of Valor' for public safety officers (3/13/01) -- www.GovernmentExecutive.com
		The House Judiciary Committee voted last week to approve a bill, H.R. 802, that would honor public safety officers for extraordinary performance of their duties with a national Medal of Valor.
		Under the bill, which passed Thursday on a voice vote, the medal would be presented to as many as five officers each year by the President, on behalf of the Congress and the American people.
		The new Medal of Valor itself would be of "appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances," and designed in conjunction with the Department of Defense Institute of Heraldry, according to the bill text.
	www.govexec.com /dailyfed/0301/031301njns.htm (343 words)

	1-1-515. Montana medal of valor established.
		(1) The governor is authorized to present, in the name of the people of Montana, a medal to be known as the Montana medal of valor, bearing a suitable inscription and ribbon, to any citizen of the state who displays extraordinary courage in a situation threatening the lives of one or more people.
		(3) If the recipient of the medal of valor dies before the medal is awarded, the governor shall present the medal to the recipient's spouse, eldest surviving child, eldest surviving sibling, or either parent or to a person designated by one of these.
		If the medal is presented to a person who is not a resident of Montana, the award ceremony must be held at the state capitol in Helena.
	data.opi.state.mt.us /bills/mca/1/1/1-1-515.htm (178 words)

	Medal of Valor 9-11 News
		The medal is the highest national award bestowed to public safety officers.
		These medals can say that these men and women gave their lives in service to their neighbors and to their nation -- and that this nation is a grateful one," Harkin said.
		The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act was authorized by Congress in May and became effective on September 1, only 10 days before the terrorist attacks.
	www.medalofvalor.com /News911.htm (303 words)

	THE POLICE DEPARTMENT MEDAL FOR VALOR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		As the Department's third highest medal, the "Medal for Valor" is conferred upon police officers for acts of outstanding personal bravery intelligently performed in the line of duty at imminent personal hazard to life under circumstances evincing a disregard of personal consequences.
		As a tribute to all police officers the original bronze Police Memorial Statue depicting a police officer standing next to a young boy is proudly displayed at the lobby entrance to police headquarters for all visitors to see.
		The words "For Valor, Police Department City of New York" are written on the face of the medal in gold lettering.
	www.nyc.gov /html/nypd/html/chfpers/medal-valor.html (243 words)

	LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL: NEWS: LAW ENFORCEMENT: Officers honored for heroism on ...
		Sheriff Jerry Keller presents the medal of valor to 10 officers Thursday at a ceremony at Las Vegas City Hall.
		Keller awarded officer Michael McNamee and Sgt. Mathew McCarthy the medal of valor and purple heart, the department's two highest honors, after they were wounded in the incident on Jan. 29.
		The medal of valor is awarded to an officer for an extraordinary act of heroism beyond the normal call of duty or service, performed at great risk to personal safety to save a life.
	www.reviewjournal.com /lvrj_home/2001/Sep-21-Fri-2001/news/17047787.html (733 words)

	Impulse - Misc - Medal of Valor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		On January 1st, 2323, The Medal of Valor was retired and replaced by the Christopher Pike Medal of Valor.
		On April 19th, 2259, The Medal of Honor was retired and replaced by The Medal of Valor for Starfleet Personnel, it existed in the Earth Naval and Marine forces as late as 2323.
		The first recipient of The new Medal of Valor was Fleet Captain Christopher Pike.
	www.ussimpulse.com /Medals/MV.html (66 words)

	The International Association of Fire Chiefs
		President Bush, center, poses with the recipients of the Public Safety Officer Medals of Valor during a ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House.
		The medal is the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer, honoring outstanding heroic deeds performed above and beyond the call of duty.
		The medal, authorized by the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act of 2001, is awarded by the president to public safety officers cited by the attorney general.
	www.iafc.org /displayindustryarticle.cfm?articlenbr=27564 (972 words)

	- Warriors Medal of Valor -
		The Warrior's Medal of Valor is the first medal ever minted for the Native Americans Nations to honor all military personnel, active duty, reservist, National Guard and Veterans.
		The Warrior's Medal of Valor was designed and developed by Marshall Tall Eagle Serna, who's vision is to make this beautiful medal available to all those that have served this great country of ours.
		Along with the Warrior's Medal of Valor Marshall Tall Eagle and his wife have created and designed a Mother's Medal of Honor, the Spouses Medal of Courage and the Jesus is my Chief Medal.
	www.warriorsmedalofvalor.com (168 words)

	Sun.Star Zamboanga - Medal of Valor: The story of a living hero
		President Arroyo signed a law in 2001 increasing the financial benefits of the country's Medal of Valor holders or their dependents from P200 to P20,000 a month lifetime gratuity in recognition for their heroism.
		The Medal of Valor is the highest military award given in the Philippines and is the equivalent of the prestigious Congressional Medal of Honor of the United States.
		Caballes is one of few living Medal of Valor holders in the country.
	www.sunstar.com.ph /static/zam/2005/12/18/feat/medal.of.valor.the.story.of.a.living.hero.html (1099 words)

	Medal of Valor - Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue...The Story of Heroes. Not quite the Congressional Medal of Honor ...
		Medal of Valor - Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue...The Story of Heroes.
		A Sacramento native is given the Medal of Valor
		James Earl Rudder with a medal for valor displayed during the invasion.
	www.medalofvalor.com (1825 words)

	Medal of Valor - Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor
		Five gold radiating "V"s, are conjoined to form an inverted star (as suggested by the Medal of Honor and often reflected in the badge designs of public safety officers).
		They enclose a gold rendition of the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States, which is often used by the Executive Office of the President and reflects the level of this award.
		The star thus formed is presidential blue and is resting upon a wreath of laurel designating the highest level of honor and achievement and is suspended from a stylized gold wreath of laurel and is charged with a "V" for valor.
	www.medalofvalor.com /PublicSafetyOfficer.htm (143 words)

	The Congressional Medal Of Honor - "Bravest of the Brave" The Nations Highest Military Honor
		The Medal of Honor was first issued during the Civil War, and since it was the only military award for valor during that war, 1,527 medals were awarded.
		Early in the Civil War, a medal for individual valor was proposed to General-in-Chief of the Army Winfield Scott.
		Recipients of the Medal of Honor receive $1,000 per month for life, a right to burial at Arlington National Cemetery, admission for them or their children to a service academy (if they qualify and quotas permit), and free travel on government aircraft to almost anywhere in the world, on a space-available basis.
	www.medalofhonor.com (1609 words)

	City of Monterey \| Fire Department \| News \| Medal of Valor Recipients
		This medal is the highest award presented by our department and is only awarded under the most extraordinary circumstances.
		The Fire Department established the Medal of Valor Award in December of 1986.
		It is a great honor to be presenting this Medal of Valor Award to Captain Raymond LaFontaine, for he is truly deserving of it and therefore is recognized for his heroic actions during the tragic events of April 19
	www.monterey.org /fire/news/valor.html (1082 words)

	National Medal of Valor
		The Medal of Valor is the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer, honoring outstanding heroic deeds performed above and beyond the call of duty.
		The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor is the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer.
		The Medal is awarded by the President of the United States to public safety officers who are cited by the United States Attorney General and recommended by the Medal of Valor Review Board.
	www.lexingtonpolice.lfucg.com /Awards/Richards.asp (314 words)

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