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Presidential Citizens Medal
President George W. Bush stands with Jeff Miller and Earl Morse after presenting them with the 2008 Presidential Citizens Medal Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, in the Oval Office of the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Official Citation:
Erwin Morse and Jeff Miller exemplify the spirit of citizenship that has helped define our Nation. By providing our deserving veterans the opportunity to visit the World War II Memorial, they have shown the compassion and gratitude of our Nation. The United States honors Erwin Morse and Jeff Miller for their work to honor our Nation’s veterans.
Background:
The Presidential Citizens Medal was established in November 13, 1969, to recognize U.S. citizens who have performed exemplary deeds of service for the nation. It is one of the highest honors the President can confer upon a civilian, second only to the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Since it was established by Executive Order in 1969, approximately 100 people have been awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal.
About Honor Air
HonorAir (three, separate, one-day trips to Washington, DC in 2006 and three in 2007) provided many Henderson County veterans the opportunity to view their World War II Memorial for the first time.
The World War II Memorial was dedicated in 2004 for a generation whose youngest member is in their late seventies, so many of the men and women who fought and sacrificed for our country have not had an opportunity, or ability, to visit.
HonorAir has created an opportunity for so many veterans who, because of physical or financial limitations, may otherwise never see the memorial.These documents require Adobe Acrobat Reader
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