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About Great Americans
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“Great Americans is an excellent illustration of the breadth of heroism in the United States.” -John Sommer, Combat Medic, Vietnam, US Army, Executive Director, American Legion, Washington Office
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 “Great Americans website is designed to shine a light on the thousands of decent and selfless acts of our Nation’s heroes. These dedicated men and women put their lives on the line every day to ensure our safety and freedom, and Great Americans provides the opportunity to see them in action.”
-General Peter Pace, USMC (Ret) 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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 "Great Americans is a patriotic site packed with nation strengthening messages."
-Brigadier General John W. Nicholson, USA (Ret) Brigadier General, US Army-Retired
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 "The Great Americans Portal allows young and old alike to view the heroic acts of today’s heroes - men and women in the public serve arena. We too often forget that the real life efforts, and not those dramatized on television, are what keeps the streets safe and allow us to sleep safely at night. This gateway to observing first-hand what our emergency responders do in crises situations is of great value and will be a grand tribute to the our country’s “finest.” These accounts are filled with law enforcement, fire fighters and emergency medical personnel who will never ask to be recognized, but who should be acknowledged for the selfless actions they perform every day." -Dennis Hallion Chairman, National Troopers Coalition
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 “I am extremely impressed with the Great Americans program. I think it’s a program we’ve needed for a very long time. We should all pause and remember those who have helped build our strong, free and beautiful America. And we should also remember the families of those who’ve served our nation, as these families have had to share in the sacrifices of some of the great Americans. Their legacies should be an inspiration to all of us to make sure their sacrifices and contributions have not been in vain as we build America for tomorrow.”
-Mick Kicklighter, Lieutenant General, US Army (Ret), Director of the Center for Infrastructure Protection, George Mason University
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 “It’s uplifting to have all these inspiring stories on one site. This is a wonderful vehicle to showcase outstanding Americans and encourage us all to be everyday heroes. Great Americans is a humbling and awe-inspiring Web site.” -Amy Palmer Chief Operating Officer, Operation Homefront
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 “Our country is great because of the selfless individual acts of her military, public safety officials, health providers and educators, along with countless others, who make a significant difference in the lives of others every day. The Great Americans website helps to ensure that stories of ordinary Americans doing extraordinary deeds do not go unrecognized. Thank you for providing a venue to recognize all of our quiet heroes as great Americans!”
- Robert E. Wallace Executive Director, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., Washington Office
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 "GreatAmericans.com is something we can all be proud of. This Web site is a fitting tribute to those who have chosen to serve our great nation on the home front and abroad. It epitomizes the American spirit and inspires us all to excel. AMVETS is proud to be a part of Great Americans, and we encourage all our heroes to share their stories on the site."
-John C. Hapner AMVETS National Commander
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 “Every generation produces its own heroes and inspirational leaders – including ‘Generation Net’. The beauty of this web site is that it ties ALL generations together into a moving mosaic that, in so many ways, defines this great country. Visit this site, and meet those whose service personifies the selfless attribute of duty.” -Dan Christman, Lieutenant General (Ret), US Army, Former Superintendent, US Military Academy, West Point, Senior Vice President, US Chamber of Commerce
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