We are sadden by the loss of Minnesota's last living Medal of Honor Recipients, Mike Colalillo. In 2005, Brian's Foundation established the Mike Colalillo Scholarship of Honor at Denfeld High School in Duluth, MN.
Mike graduated from Denfeld High School in 1944. One year later, while serving in World War II, Colalillo went above and beyond the call of duty leading his men on an attack against enemy forces in Germany. In the face of savage artillery, machinegun fire, and almost certain death, he was committed to protecting others on the battlefield, and our freedoms here at home. President Truman presented Colalillo the Medal of Honor on December 18, 1945.
He was a wonderful, humble man who will be missed by his community and his country.
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| Mike Colalillo holding the Scholarship of Honor Medal in 2005 |
Mike graduated from Denfeld High School in 1944. One year later, while serving in World War II, Colalillo went above and beyond the call of duty leading his men on an attack against enemy forces in Germany. In the face of savage artillery, machinegun fire, and almost certain death, he was committed to protecting others on the battlefield, and our freedoms here at home. President Truman presented Colalillo the Medal of Honor on December 18, 1945.
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| Mike with Guy and Karen Smith, good friends of Mike's and sponsor of the Mike Colalillo Scholarship of Honor at Denfeld High School |
He was a wonderful, humble man who will be missed by his community and his country.
