Parkland, Florida
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Aaron Feis is selected as a 2019 Single Act of Heroism Honoree for his courage on February 14, 2018, when he shielded his students during an incident at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. Though Mr. Feis succumbed from injuries related to the incident, he is attributed with saving the lives of at least two students. His selfless heroism reflects honorably on himself, his family and the State of Florida.
Parkland, Florida
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Anthony Borges is selected as a 2019 Young Hero Honoree for his courage on February 14, 2018, when he shielded 20 of his classmates during an incident at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. Anthony’s heroism reflects honorably on himself, his family, and the people of Florida.
California
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Blaine Hodge is selected as a 2019 Single Act of Heroism Honoree for his act of heroism on September 10, 2018, when he came to the aid of a woman being attacked by a man with a machete. Hodge’s compassion and extraordinary heroism reflects great credit upon himself, his family and the State of California.
Parkland, Florida
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Peter Wang is selected as a 2019 Young Hero Honoree for his courage on February 14, 2018, when he succumbed from injuries sustained while trying to help his classmate’s scape an incident at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. Mr. Wang’s classmates’ credit him with saving several lives during the incident. Peter’s heroism reflects honorably on himself, his family, and the people of Florida.
Maine
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Travis Mills is selected as the 2019 Service Act Honoree for his lifetime of selfless service to the members of the combat wounded community. Through his founding of The Travis Mills Foundation, retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills supports post 9/11 recalibrated veterans and their families through long-term programs that help these heroic men and women overcome physical obstacles, strengthen their families, and provide well deserved rest and relaxation. Sgt Mill’s lifetime of selfless service to combat wounded veterans and their families reflects favorably on him, his family and the citizens of the United States.
2024
Citizen Honors