He was kept in captivity for nearly seven years by Islamic militants.
Tributes to Veterans
Tributes honoring the lives of military veterans in the news.
-
-
He threw two no hitters in the 1950s and struck out 14 in the World Series.
-
He led the St. Louis Cardinals to victory at the 1982 World Series.
-
He received the Medal of Honor more than 70 years after the Korean War.
-
Murray was a calming voice during the 1992 Los Angeles Riots.
-
Siegfried’s clash with Stuttering John is the stuff of legend among Stern fans.
-
He played an unforgettable heckler in “Happy Gilmore.”
-
He helped wounded survivors onto lifeboats as the ship was sinking.
-
He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1997 to 2011.
-
He focused on knowledge and innovation as he led the Marine Corps.