The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-01-18
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men who win in later years take
their places. Then, courage and
heroism under exceptional ctrcum.
stances reaches further than in
their own department, It reaches
cut and affects the lives OF all.
Position EnviabIe.
"You men who have been singled
cut on account of your special
merit occupy a very enviable posi-.
ton among your fellowmen. No
higher honor could be bestowed
upon you. Your city recognizes
that your sacrifices are great. Not
only have they been great in the
past, when your especially heroic
services were performed, but your
hazard is still great and you are
gttll on the job.
Men who do service such as has
been rendered by these men who
are cited here tonight, could not
have performed the heroic deeds
they accomplished If the motives
were sordid or selfish: on the con-
trary their deeds of heroism sprang
from their unselfishness. They for
got self In giving service, and In
the doing of a duty which they
learned to do instinctively. All honor
to these men who honor the Ma
ttonS Capital. All honor and glory
to these heroes who through valiant
sacrifices and altruistic zeal have
won special recognition for unusual
and conspicuous bravery"
Judge BANDS speech was followed
by two selections by the L'Aiglon
Orchestra and then songs by the
Capital City Male Quartet, compris-
ing William Shanahan, first tenor;
Wilbur w. Gantz, second tenor: Earl
Carbaugh, first bass, and Edwin Cal
low, second bass.
Lauded by Rudolph.
Commissioner Rudolph then spoke,
introducing the heroes Of the two
departments. He said:
''This annual event Of presenting
20 members Of the police and fire
departments honor medals for dis
play of conspicuous bravery in the
line of their respective duties is one
the Commissioners have come to
look fol- g. ID to with much pleasure.
AS the y, strict treasury has no
funds for the purpose the manage
ment Of The Washington Times, fo;'
the fourth time, has come forward
and as representative of a grateful
and appreciatiyef community again
generously supplies the insignia.
'"The Committee selected to de-
ternine the recipients OF these high
hoIiors was composed Of three for
mer Commissioners Of the District,
Miss Boardman, General Johnson
and Mr.. Hendrick, and three prom
1nent representatives Of local or.
Odell S. Smith and ]. ]. Boobar.
Mittee found it no easy task to
determine, among the many re-
ported cases Of bravery, Just which
two cases stood out most prom
inently as examples Of courage and
disregard for personal safety, and
after painstaking investigation and
careful consideration, decided upon
MesSrs Russell and Kefauver as
those most entitled.
''The medals. as heretofore, be-
come the personal property of those
selected and do not know Of
more precious heritage to leave to
their children and children's chill.
dren than this substantial evidence
Of the valor of their progenitor.
Every thoughtfully there have
been provided also merit badges
which will be awarded those found
entitled to receive recognition. In
some instances this means a third
citation-for some it is the second
and for other the first.
Heroes Congratulated.
Following Mr.. Rudolph's speech,
Srivates Kefauver and Russell were