2010 New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell and Circle of Honor Dinner

Medal of Honor Recipients Ring Closing Bell at NYSE

This is the eighth consecutive year that the Medal of Honor recipients have joined the New York Stock Exchange traders on the trading floor to close the trading day.           

On March 22, 2010, eleven Medal of Honor recipients, led by U.S. Marine Medal of Honor recipient, Barney Barnum, 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.           

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The next evening the Exchange hosted almost 35 Medal of Honor recipients and approximately 275 guests in honoring three outstanding Americans for their contributions to stronger America at a gala awards dinner following an enjoyable reception on the Exchange trading floor.          

Medal of Honor Recipients Gather at Exchange for Formal Photo	NYSE CEO Presents Special Coins to Medal of Honor Recipients

For his extraordinary contributions to a stronger and more secure America, New York City Police Commissioner The Honorable Raymond Kelly, a former United States Marine and Vietnam combat veteran, received the Society’s Distinguished Citizen Award from Medal of Honor Society president, Leo Thorsness, as shown below.

Society President Leo Thorsness Presents NY Police Commissioner Ray Kelly with the Distinguished Citizen Award	Master of Ceremonies Shows His License Plate to Commissioner Kelly

Wally Nunn and Master Sergeant Juanita Milligan Present Jim Mayer with Courageous Spirit Award

Jim Mayer, a Vietnam veteran and member of the Wounded Warrior Project received the Courageous Spirit Award from Foundation board member, Wally Nunn, and previous recipient, Army Master Sergeant, Juanita Milligan. 

He was representing the thousands of selfless volunteers who dedicated their lives to helping America’s wounded warriors recover from their injuries and either return to active duty or a new civilian life.         


 

Jay Johnson Remarks Following Presentation of Circle of Honor Award

Jay Johnson, former Chief of Naval Operations and a Vietnam veteran fighter pilot and now Chairman and CEO of General Dynamics, received the prestigious Circle of Honor Award from Foundation co-chairman, Bruce Whitman, for his dedicated service and profound contributions to our country and to American free enterprise.