Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Medal of Honor

"Any Nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure," Abraham Lincoln

In the early phase of the Civil War, the United States Congress sought to bestow recognition on members of the military who fought gallantly. Therefore, in December 1861, it passed legislation creating the Medal of Honor.
As we approach the 150th anniversary of the Medal of Honor, few could have imagined that an obscure Congressional action would ultimately attain such revered prominence, rivaling among the most elite of our nation's symbols.
Today, respect for the Medal of Honor is so solemn that each recipient receives a salute from the President of the United States in addition to the members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Medal of Honor, awarded by Congress and usually presented by the President, epitomizes the best of America and is emblematic of our ideals of courage, sacrifice, and patriotism. It has no equal in prestige and reverence. ...read more

 

About Skyball

In 1999 the Fort Worth Airpower Council created the Fort Worth Airpower Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit foundation to raise money in support of our military and their families.

Sky Ball debuted nine years ago as the Foundation's premier fundraiser and American Airlines became the title sponsor of Sky Ball four years later.

Over the years, Sky Ball has allowed the FWAPF to contribute to many projects that directly support members of all branches of our military and their families. We are excited that the magnitude of Sky Ball has grown to a National level, allowing more broad-based support to military service members, veterans and their families wherever it is needed.
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