2010 National Medal of Honor Day

March 25, 2010 marked National Medal of Honor Day. On a day set aside for them, the Medal of Honor recipients have chosen to thank America for raising sons and daughters who have within them the same attributes of courage and selflessness as they demonstrated in combat and for which they received the Medal of Honor. 

In addition to laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington Cemetery to honor all of the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country in the cause of freedom, they bestowed Citizen Honors – Citizen Service Before Self Honors – on three ordinary citizens who have demonstrated extraordinary courage and selflessness on behalf of their fellow man in their daily lives. Framed certificates of appreciation were awarded to 17 other finalists.

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Medal of Honor Recipients Line Up to Present Wreath at Tomb of the Unknowns	Medal of Honor Recipients Lay Wreath at Tomb of the Unknowns	Medal of Honor Recipients Depart Wreath Laying

MoH Tom Norris presents Posthumous Citizen Honors Award to Chad Long and Kristi Nelson on Behalf of Dylan Nelson

Dylan Nelson, after saving his brother and cousin from drowning in a strong current in Lake Madison, South Dakota, succumbed himself and lost his life. Read the Dylan Nelson Citizen Service Before Self Certificate here. 

MoH Jon Cavaiani and MoH Leo Thorsness present Citizen Honors Award to Jeffrey Ross

Jeffrey Michael Ross saved a semi-conscious woman from drowning in her sinking vehicle in a canal in California following an accident. Read the Jeffrey Ross Citizen Service Before Self Certificate here. 

MoH Bob Ingram presents Citizen Honors Award to Jordy Cox

Jordy Cox performed volunteer services in the Congo, the Ivory Coast and Haiti saving many lives. Read the Jordy Cox Citizen Service Before Self Certificate here.  

Click here to learn more about the Medal of Honor Day Citizen Service Before Self Honors program.

Citizen Honorees in Shadow of the Tomb of the Unknown	Group Photo at Arlington Cemetery	Medal of Honor Recipient Leo Thorsness Receives Redline Copy of Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin from Representive Mark Kirk (IL)
Medal of Honor Recipient Leo Thorsness Presents Certificate of Appreciation to Representative Christopher Carney (PA)	Sandy Ross Talks to Father of Posthumous Medal of Honor Recipient Jared Monti	Congressman Permutter Greets Medal of Honor Recipient Rudy Hernandez