Medal of Courage
The Medal of Courage recipient is a wrestler or former wrestler who has overcome what appear to be insurmountable challenges, which may be physical, mental or other disabilities that make their achievements all the more uplifting.
Mark Coleman
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: National
Jonathan Koch
Year: 2024
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: National
Richard Perry
Year: 2023
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: National
Melissa Simmons
Year: 2022
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: National
Gary Chopp
Year: 2021
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: National
Jim "Doc" McCloughan
Year: 2019
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: National
Michael Martinez
Year: 2018
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: National
Thomas Green
Year: 2017
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: National
Randy Bortles
Year: 2016
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: National
Michael Powell
Year: 2015
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: National
Thomas Norris
Year: 2014
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: National
Matt Hamill
Year: 2013
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: National
Anthony Robles
Year: 2012
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: National
Bob McPhee
Year: 2011
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: National
Richard Yarosh
Year: 2010
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: National
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