Recognizing the Medal of Honor
at the First Division Museum at Cantigny
Join us this September at the First Division Museum at Cantigny for events in support of the 2009 “Chicago Commit to Courage” Medal of Honor Convention.
Medal of Honor: Portraits of Valor Beyond the Call of Duty
Wednesday, September 2
7:30 pm
Doors open at 6:45 pm
Free parking and admission
Join us this September as we recognize the highest U.S. military decoration with an evening with photographer Nick Del Calzo and Medal of Honor recipient Allen Lynch for a discussion on Del Calzo's book as well as what is truly meant by "Valor beyond the call of duty."
A book signing will follow. Books will be for sale for $45.00.
Medal of Honor: Portraits of Valor Beyond the Call of Duty by Peter Collier and Photographer Nick Del Calzo gives a personal look into the lives and actions of the remaining Medal of Honor recipients. From the German minefields of World War II to the intense fire fights of Vietnam each profile includes photos and post service career information on each vetaran.
Click here for more information on this book.
Meet the Medal of Honor Recipients!
Saturday, September 19
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
So that the Medal of Honor recipients can enjoy their brief time at the park on Sept. 19th, there will not be a formal book signing event as implied on our recent postcard.
We are sorry for any inconvenience. Please feel free to come to Cantigny Park to hear the U.S. Army Chorus perform at 11:00, pay your respects to the Medal of Honor recipients and attend the National POW/MIA Recognition Day observance with them at 1:30 PM.
U.S. Army Chorus Concert
Saturday, September 19
11:00 – 11:30 am
Enjoy a free concert at the steps of the First Division Museum from the U.S. Army Chorus! Because this is an outdoor concert feel free to bring your own folding chairs or blankets.
Fallen Hero: The Ross McGinnis Story
September 1 – 30
First Division Museum Lobby
See the documentary film about 1st Infantry Division Medal of Honor recipient Ross A. McGinnis who posthumously received his award in 2008.
