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.

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

Larry Gibson

Year: 2009
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: National

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