Title: Founder, President
Company: Bugles Across America
Location: Berwyn, Illinois, United States
Affiliations/Associations/Societies:
- American Bankers Association
- Autism Awareness
- Boy Scouts of America, WA, IA, CO, FL, IL, and NJ (donor of musical instruments)
- City of Chicago, IL, Flag Day Program (creator)
- Desert Storm Parade (participant, 2002)
- Fifth Ward Alderman (candidate)
- Illinois State Lottery
- Mariners Black Sheep Squadron (founder)
- Northwestern University
- The American Legion
- United States Air Force
- United States Marine Corps
- United States Navy
- Veterans of the Green Beret, Special Forces (honorary member)
- Veterans, Church and Youth Activities
- World Cup Parade (participant, 1994)
- World War II 50th Anniversary Ceremonies, Chicago, IL
Achievements:
- Honoree, Distinguished Worldwide Humanitarian Award (2022, 2020)
- Featured Member, Marquis Millennium Magazine, Marquis Who’s Who (2020)
- Inductee Top Professional of the Year, Marquis Who’s Who (2020)
- Recipient, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2020)
- Recipient, Certificate of Award, Community Service, Daughters of the American Revolution (2004)
- Recipient, Certificate of Appreciation, Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home (2004)
- Honoree, Man of the Year, Sons of the Union (2000-2001)
- Recipient, Medal of Honor, Daughters of the American Revolution (1996)
- Honoree, Knight, Royal Order of St. Joachim, UK (1996)
- Recipient, Gold Medal for Achievement, Austrian Government (1994)
- Recipient, Memorial Trophy, Green Bay Packers (1991)
- Recipient, Marine of the Year, United States Marine Corps (1960, 1959)
- Guest of Honor, Marine Birthday Ball, Closing of Glenview NAS
- Honoree, Number One in Platoon Medal, Marine Corps, Parris Island
- Recipient, Congressional Gold Medal, United States Marine Corps
- Recipient, Distinguished Service Award, United States Marine Corps
- Recipient, Numerous Awards, Paralyzed Veterans of Chicago