Events

Medal of Honor Upcoming Events in 2012

A Celebration of Freedom Gala
Date: February 25, 2012
Place: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, California
Brief Summary: Black-tie reception and dinner on Saturday, February 25, 2012, honoring America’s living Medal of Honor recipients and several prominent Americans who have made notable contributions to American freedoms.

New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell and Circle of Honor Gala
Date: March 21-22, 2012
Place: New York Stock Exchange, New York, New York
Brief Summary: Medal of Honor recipients will ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on March 20, 2012 and attend a black-tie Circle of Honor Award dinner on Wednesday, March 21, 2012.

National Medal of Honor Day
Date: Friday, March 23, 2012*
Place: Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, DC
Brief Summary: Medal of Honor recipients lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in honor of all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. They present Citizen Service Before Self Honors to three Americans who have demonstrated courage and selfless in their civilian lives similar to what the recipients did in combat. *Note: National Medal of Honor Day (March 25) is on a Sunday and will be celebrated on Friday, March 23, 2012.

Society’s Annual Convention                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Date: October 2-6, 2012
Place: Honolulu, Hawaii
Brief Summary: This event is sponsored by a host organizing committee. It culminates with the Patriot Award dinner.

Dallas Patriot Award Dinner and Medal of Honor Golf Classic
Date: October 20-22, 2012 *school visits on October 19, 2012.
Place: Dallas, Texas
Brief Summary: Medal of Honor recipients visit schools in the area. Black-tie reception and dinner  honoring  America’s living Medal of Honor recipients and recognizing several prominent Americans who have made significant contributions to American freedoms.   The Medal of Honor Golf Classic follows on Monday.