2011 New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell and Circle of Honor Dinner

MoH Recipients Ring Closing Bell at NYSE

This is the nineth 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 23, 2011, fourteen Medal of Honor recipients, led by U.S. Army Medal of Honor recipient, Rudy Hernandez, 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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Medal of Honor Recipients Gather at Exchange for Formal Photo

The next evening the Exchange hosted 31 Medal of Honor recipients and approximately 300 guests in honoring an outstanding American and an institution for their contributions to a stronger America at a gala awards dinner following an enjoyable reception on the Exchange trading floor. 

One of the highlights of the evening was a medley performance of the song Shenandoah sung by Steve Amerson and Medal of Honor Recipient, Sammy Davis who played the harmonica.

America's Tenor Steve Amerson Sings Shenandoah	Medal of Honor Recipient Sammy Davis on the Harmonica

Editor in Chief, Terry Leonard Accepts the "Tex" McCrary Award

For  their excellence in journalism, Stars and Stripes is presented the John Reagan “Tex” McCrary award whose paper and unbiased coverage of the military keeps our men and women in uniform abreast of what is going on at home and abroad. Accepting the award on behalf of Stars and Stripes  is Editor-in-Chief, Terry Leonard from Medal of Honor recipient, Joe Marm.

Leo Thorsness Presents Charles Boyd the Patriot Award

 

The prestigious Circle of Honor award is presented by Society President, Leo Thorsness to General Charles Boyd who has made extraordinary contributions to the security of our country and it’s way of life.

Duncan Niederhauer, NYSE Euronext CEO Accepts Commemorative Coins

 

In appreciation to the NYSE for all that they have done for the Foundation, Medal of Honor recipient Hal Fritz and Foundation Co-Chairman Tom Matthews present a set of Medal of Honor commemorative coins. Accepting the coins on behalf of the Exchange is Duncan Niederhauer, NYSE Euronext CEO.