BRIAN PRITCHARD (Nominated by Karen) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 Brian has been such a vital part of the community during our “Noah’s Weekend”! He has taken on the “Pay it forward” attitude and run with it! New York Says Thank you coming to our town has introduced me to this great guy that more »
Archive for February, 2012
Captain Adam James, Ellijay
CAPTAIN ADAM JAMES (Nominated by Miriam James) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 My husband is a very hard working, caring fireman. He goes above and beyond anything he does whether he is at work, home, or even just lending a helping hand in our community. He gives his all whether it is a house more »
Carl Ferlauto, Juneau
CARL FERLAUTO (Nominated by Christina Apathy) Centennial Hall Convention Center Auguest 15, 2012 Carl was a first responder to the tragedy at the towers. He grew up in Brooklyn and flew back from Juneau, Alaska to help out his firemen buddies. He witnessed a lot in the aftermath of the collapse, and a stitch might more »
Charles Dickinson, Hines
CHARLES DICKINSON (Nominated by Laura Dickinson) Hines Veteran Affairs Hospital May 3, 2011 Chuck is a military veteran who proudly served in the Air Force from 1978-1982. He is currently working at Hines Hospital in project planning. There is no overwhelming story to tell; he’s just a man who loves his family and his country more »
Cherie Martin, Ellijay
CHERIE MARTIN (Nominated by Lucy Harris) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 Cherie Martin, the anchor of North Georgia Now, is known by everybody in the mountains as an honest, exuberant, positive, America-loving force of nature. She delivers news and local lore in a manner which is uplifting and informative. What makes her a hero more »
Chicago Fire Department Commissioner Robert Hoff, Hines
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMISSIONER ROBERT HOFF (Nominated by Joyce Hoff) Hines Veteran Affairs Hospital May 3, 2011 My husband Bob Hoff, Commissioner of the Chicago Fire Dept, will tell you that he is just a firefighter. He has saved many lives during his career. There have been two rescues for which he received the Carter more »
Chris Pruett, Ellijay
CHRIS PRUETT (Nominated by Susan Littlejohn) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 Chris Pruett has stood by Build An Ark Animal Rescue for a long time, and since the devastation of the tornado, he has gone many extra miles. Though he has sacrificed his time and energy for no personal gain, he has continued to more »
Cody Pettitt, Ellijay
USMC CODY PETTITT (Nominated by renee Pettitt) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 My son is a US Marine and was injured in Afghanistan on Dec. 2010. He is in the infantry which means he is on foot every where he goes. On Dec. 30 he was injured by a r/c IED that was detonated more »
Columbine High School, Littleton
This is the sixteenth patch made for the National 9/11 Flag restoration project. The National 9/11 Flag was brought to Littleton, Colorado on April 13, 2011 for a display and stitching ceremony at Columbine High School. The Colorado patch was made from two retired flags. One was donated by the Jeffco Public School system in more »
Dennis Taylor, Helena
DENNIS TAYLOR (Nominated by Alicia Pichette and Anne Pichette) The State Capitol Building August 2, 2011 Dennis Taylor began his service to America as a U.S. Marine during the Vietnam Era. Wounded during that service he received a medal for valor. His professional career has been dedicated exclusively to public service. VISTA Volunteer work brought more »
