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| Recipient | Project Name | Award Category |
| Warren Willis CW04 USN Ret. Las Vegas, NV |
My Beautiful America | Public Communications |
| My Beautiful America is both a web site and a pictorial tour of the United States. It is one man's expression of love for his county. Warren explains that his site was developed “because I got tired of hearing politicians and the news media continuously tear down this great country we live in. Therefore, I made some short Flash Movies to show the beauty of this country.” |
| Warren has also produced other patriotic movies that tell about America, our military, and our current challenges. Some bring tears to your eyes, some fill your heart with pride, and some inspire you to action in defense of our country and its founding principles. Self-taught, determined, and with a can-do attitude, Warren has found a way to express his patriotism in pictures and music. My Beautiful America concludes with: Remember. Freedom is not free. |
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| Warren could not be present for the presentation of the George Washington Honor Medal, but in a sense he was. My Beautiful America was played as part of the awards program. In his written thank you, he said, “I just received my Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge National Award, and I am overwhelmed with appreciation and thanks. The award was beautiful and so well put together. I will display it proudly, and I can't wait to share it with my kids . . . Thanks again for nominating me for such a prestigious award. The award will be well displayed in my office.” |
| My Beautiful America Web Site |
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