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Veteran Memorial Service

Leo K. Thorsness Leadership Award

An award that honors and recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and outstanding service to veteran communities. It is named after the late Col. Leo K. Thorsness, a Medal of Honor recipient, one of the most highly decorated American airmen of the Vietnam War, and a founding member of the America's Warrior Partnership Board of Directors until his passing in 2017.

Thank You to Our Annual Sponsor

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2019 Leo K. Thorsness Leadership Award Recipient: Bonnie Carroll, TAPS Founder

Award Recipients

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2024

Mike Mullen,

Admiral, U.S. Navy, Retired,

17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

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2023

The Honorable Joe Maguire

Retired United States Navy Vice Admiral

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2022

Dr. Phil Roe

Former Congressman | Army Medical Corps Veteran

Former Chairman of House Committee on VA

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2021

Gary Sinise

Founder, President, Chairman

Gary Sinise Foundation

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2019

Bonnie Carroll
President & Founder of TAPS

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2018

Elizabeth Dole

Former Senator
Founder of The Elizabeth Dole Foundation

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2017

George W. Bush

Former President

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2016

Bernie Marcus
Philanthropist & co-founder of the Home Depot

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2015

Jon Scott
Fox News Anchor

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