This is the 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Award presented Friday, Sept. 9, 2005 in ceremonies at the White House in Washington, in honor of the courage and commitment of emergency services personnel who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Department of Justice photo.
President George W. Bush addresses guests on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, during the 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Award Ceremony and to honor the courage and commitment of emergency services personnel who died on Sept. 11, 2001. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush gestures as he addresses guests on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, during the 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Award Ceremony and to honor the courage and commitment of emergency services personnel who died on Sept. 11, 2001. White House photo by Paul Morse