Peter Lemon
- Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
- Awareded "Outstanding American by Choice" award in 2009
Peter C. Lemon is among the most dynamic motivational speakers of our time. An Ambassador of courage, determination and triumph, he profoundly enriches the lives of others. Mr. Lemon is one of the youngest surviving recipients of America’s highest award: The ‘Congressional Medal of Honor’. Vastly outnumbered in a fierce enemy attack in Vietnam, Mr....
read the restPeter C. Lemon is among the most dynamic motivational speakers of our time. An Ambassador of courage, determination and triumph, he profoundly enriches the lives of others.
Mr. Lemon is one of the youngest surviving recipients of America’s highest award: The ‘Congressional Medal of Honor’. Vastly outnumbered in a fierce enemy attack in Vietnam, Mr. Lemon assisted in saving the lives of his team. Although wounded numerous times, he refused to be evacuated until the enemy had retreated and his injured comrades were airlifted to safety. Entertaining audiences as a professional speaker for over a decade, Mr. Lemon is a successful insurance and construction entrepreneur, an acclaimed author and theexecutive producer of the Emmy winning documentary Beyond the Medal.
Recently, the President of the United States presented Mr. Lemon the prestigious’ Outstanding American by Choice’ award in a 2009 White House ceremony recognizing his life of professional achievement and civic contribution. Mr. Lemon is an inductee in the elite special operations 75th Rangers ‘Ranger Hall of Fame’, holds a Bachelors Degree in Speech and a Masters of Science degree in Business Administration. Author of Beyond the Medal, A Journey from Their Hearts to Yours and executive producer of the documentary Beyond the Medal of Honor, Mr. Lemon donated his book to the 32,000 secondary schools in the United States.
In partnership with his friend Ross Perot, the documentary, with curriculum, was given to over 17,000 public and private high schools to inspire our youth to become worthy citizens. Mr. Lemon continues to volunteer his time with our children, advocating positive decisions and motivating them to live their dreams.
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