The Medal of Honor was established by Congress in 1862. It is the highest and most prestigious US military decoration, awarded by the President in the name of Congress to members of the armed forces for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity against the enemy, at risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty.
Haverstraw is home to three Medal of Honor recipients: Richard Smith, Nick Erickson and Michael A. Donaldson. NRHS Senior Zoria White sang The National Anthem and NRHS NJROTC presented the Colors.
