1959
Is named Marine of the Year by the Second Marine Air Wing and Glenview Naval Air Station of the U.S. Marine Corps. and again in 1960.
1989
Works for the Illinois State Lottery as a sales representative until 2003.
1991
Receives a Memorial Trophy from the Green Bay Packers.
1994
Participates in the World Cup Parade.
1994
Receives a Gold Medal for Achievement from the Austrian Government.
1996
Is an officiant for Flag Day Ceremonies at the Daley Center in Chicago, IL.
1996
Is a performer at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, IL.
1996
Receives a Medal of Honor from the Daughters of the American Revolution.
1996
Is named a Knight by the Royal Order of St. Joachim in the United Kingdom.
2000
Becomes the founder and president of Bugles Across America and continues in this role.
2000
Is named Man of the Year by the Sons of the Union through 2001.
2002
Is a participant in the Desert Storm Parade.
2004
Receives a Certificate of Award in Community Services from the Daughters of the American Revolution.
2004
Receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home.
2021
Maintains membership with the American Legion.