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Monthly Archives: October, 2009

JARED CHRISTOPHER MONTI 1975 – 2006 American Superhero

Citation For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sergeant First Class Monti distinguished himself at the cost of his life while serving as a team leader with the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3d Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment in Nuristan Province, Afghanistan on [...]

TODD MORGAN BEAMER 1968 – 2001 American Superhero

Todd Morgan Beamer (24 Nov. 1968-11 Sept. 2001), passenger aboard United Airlines Flight 93, was born in Flushing, Michigan, a small town northwest of Flint, the son of David Beamer, a sales representative for IBM, and Peggy Jackson Beamer, a muralist. Todd and his two sisters, Melissa and Michele, were raised “with a strong biblical [...]

WILLIAM LOREN MCGONAGLE 1925 – 1999 American Superhero

Citation For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sailing in international waters, the Liberty was attacked without warning by jet fighter aircraft and motor torpedo boats which inflicted many casualties among the crew and caused extreme damage to the ship. Although severely wounded during [...]