America's
Great Heroes

Medal of Honor Recipients
Presidential citation for each of the 3400 plus great heroes with photos and information about the Medal of Honor . . . with special presentations for most decorated and those receiving the MOH since 2003 listed below.)

• Army Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith
  Recognized posthumous on April 4, 2005 for heroic actions on April 4, 2003 while serving in Iraq

• Marine Corporal Jason L. Dunham
  Recognized posthumous on January 11, 2007 for heroic actions on April 22, 2004 while serving in Iraq

• Major Bruce P. Crandall
  Recognized on February 26, 2007 for heroic actions in 1965 while serving in Vietnam

• Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael Murphy
  Recognized posthumous on October 22, 2007 for heroic actions on June 28, 2005 while serving in Afghanistan.

• Navy Seal Petty Officer Second Class Michael A. Monsoor
  Recognized posthumous on April 8, 2008 for heroic actions on September 29, 2006 while serving in Iraq.

• Army Spc. Ross A. McGinnis
  Recognized posthumous on June 2, 2008 for heroic actions on December 4, 2006 while serving in Iraq.

• Audie Murphy
  Most decorated hero in World War II

• Sgt. York
  Most decorated hero in World War I

Fallen Heroes
Special tributes to America's brave fallen of the military services (Marines, Army, Navy, and Air Force) and homeland security.

Recipients of the "Cross"  (2001 to present)
Recognition of troops in the Army, Air Force, Marines, and Navy who have received the second highest military honor. (Photo of hero and associated information included)

Silver Star Recipients (2001 to present)
Photo of hero and associated information included

Bronze Star Recipients (2001 to present)
Photo of hero and associated information included

Other Military Heroes
This section is in Patriotic Thoughts and is meant for recognizing troops by visitors to USA Patriotism!

Founding Fathers - The First Patriots
Information and Biographies of America's founding fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence, attended the Constitution Convention, and/or performed other significant patriotic efforts that gave birth to the USA.

John Paul Jones
A founder of the U.S. Navy