2012 New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell and Circle of Honor Dinner

Medal of Honor Recipients ring the closing bell. March 20, 2012	This is the tenth consecutive year that the Medal of Honor recipients have joined the New York Stock Exchange to close the trading day. On March 20, 2012, Medal of Honor recipients, led by U.S. Army Medal of Honor recipient, Robert Simanek, rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange after an active day of trading. They entered the trading floor to a rousing ovation from the traders. The traders realize that this premier bastion of free enterprise exists in part because of the great sacrifices of those who have protected our freedoms through the generations.

The next evening the Exchange hosted Medal of Honor recipients and approximately 300 guests in honoring an outstanding American and a dedicated Journalist for their contributions to a stronger America at a gala awards dinner following an enjoyable reception on the Exchange trading floor.	Recipients and Honorees pose for formal photo at the NYSE.

Presentation of Colors at the Circle of Honor Dinner.	Medal of Honor Recipient Ken Stumpf makes his way across the trading room floor.	America's tenor Steve Amerson sings "Blades of Grass and Pure White Stones" at the NYSE Circle of Honor dinner.

For her excellence in journalism, Judy Woodruff is presented the John Reagan “Tex” McCrary Award for excellence in Journalism. This prestigious award is presented to a member of the media or a media organization for distinguished service, excellence in reporting and unbiased coverage of the United States Miliary through journalism.	Medal of Honor Society President Hal Fritz presents the "Tex" McCrary Award to Judy Woodruff.

Bruce Whitman and Tom Matthews present the Circle of Honor Award to Foundation President Nick Kehoe.	The prestigious Circle of Honor award is presented by Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation co-chairmen Bruce Whitman and Tom Matthews to Nicholas B. Kehoe for his dedicated commitment to the Foundation.