Michael Reagan recognized as ‘citizen hero’ through Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation

Artist Michael Reagan drawing a portrait of a Fallen Hero.
Artist Michael Reagan drawing a portrait of a Fallen Hero.

Edmonds artist and Vietnam veteran Michael Reagan, founder of the non-profit Fallen Heroes Project, was one of three honorees recognized Wednesday, March 25, by the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation through its 2015 Citizen Honors Program.

Reagan and two other honorees — Alton Brieske and John Meis — were selected from 20 finalists for their acts of courage and selflessness. They were recognized in a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on National Medal of Honor Day. The ceremony was sponsored by The Boeing Company.

“Every day, all across America, ordinary citizens perform extraordinary acts of courage and service,” said Ron Rand, President and CEO of the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation.”The Citizen Honors Program was created by our Nation’s truest heroes, the Recipients of the Medal of Honor, to recognize and celebrate the amazing deeds of America’s citizen heroes.”

Reagan was selected for his service in founding the Fallen Heroes Project, which provides hand-drawn portraits to the families of all servicemen and women who have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Here are the details on the other two 2015 Honorees:

Alton Brieske of Port St. Lucie, Florida, was selected for his heroism on Dec.10, 2014 when he plunged into a snake- and alligator- infested canal to rescue and resuscitate an unresponsive driver from a submerged vehicle.

Jon Meis of Renton, Wash., was selected for his heroism on June 5, 2014 when he disarmed and subdued a shooter on the campus of Seattle Pacific University.

 

  1. What an honor and thank you for your dedication and your wife’s dedication to good causes as well. Kudos!

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