2009 Chicago Commit to Courage Medal of Honor Convention

Chicago is honored to have been chosen as the host city for the 2009 Commit to Courage Medal of Honor Convention!
The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest military award presented for valor in combat. Of the estimated 27 million American’s who have served this country in uniform, only 3,447 individuals have received the Medal of Honor and many of those were awarded posthumously. There are today only 95 living recipients and these distinguished veterans have dedicated their lives to providing a better understanding to all citizens about the importance of service over self.

The goals of the convention are to further the bond of brotherhood and comradeship among the living Recipients of the Medal of Honor and their families, to remember in reverence and respect those who have received the Medal of Honor posthumously and those who are now deceased, to foster patriotism and to inspire our communities and to recognize and award outstanding citizens who promote and perpetuate the principles upon which our nation was founded through their life’s work and achievements.