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The E-Sylum: Volume 19, Number 39, September 25, 2016, Article 26

MEDALS FOR HEROISM

The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, founded in 1904 by Andrew Carnegie, awards the Carnegie Hero Medal and cash assistance to residents of the United States and Canada who risk their lives saving or attempting to save others. The Commission publishes a periodic newsletter called imPULSE. The September 2016 issue includes a short page one sidebar article on other medals for heroism that are similar to Carnegie's. With permission, I'm republishing it here. -Editor

OTHER MEDALS FOR HEROISM THAT ARE SIMILAR TO CARNEGIE’S

Andrew Carnegie believed that those who risk their lives to save others are to be recognized as the heroes of civilization, in contrast to “the heroes of barbarism,” who maim or kill others. The Carnegie Medal was thus conceived, in 1904. Other prestigious U.S.-based awards are similar in purpose and even share some of the same awarding requirements. As told in the pages of this issue of imPULSE, several individuals have received both the Carnegie Medal and one of the following medals:

The Coast Guard Lifeaaving Medal The Coast Guard Lifesaving Medal, in grades of silver and gold, was established by Congress in 1874 to recognize those whose heroism takes place in the “perils of the water.”

The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor was established in 2000 by President Bill Clinton to recognize law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical service personnel for acting above and beyond the call of duty in saving or protecting human life.

The Robert P. Connelly Medal of Heroism, established in 1967, is given worldwide by Kiwanis International to those acting in behalf of others when they “might just as well pass along the way.”

Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Robert P. Connelly Medal of Heroism
Above: The Coast Guard Lifesaving Medal
Left: The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor
Right: The Robert P. Connelly Medal of Heroism

Thanks to President and Secretary Walt Rutkowski for making the text and images available. The issue includes separate articles about the recent awarding of each medal. -Editor

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For more information about the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, see:
www.carnegiehero.org

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Wayne Homren, Editor

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