Above & Beyond Patriot Award Dinner May 12, 2005 Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley is the esteemed recipient of this year’s Above and Beyond Patriot Award. The ABPA Dinner was held on Thursday, May 12, 2005 at the Hilton Chicago. Last year, actor Gary Sinise was honored at this event. Mr. Sinise presented the award to Mayor Daley at this year’s event. Mayor Richard M. Daley was recently presented the Above and Beyond Patriot Award by last year's recipient, actor and musician Gary Sinise (right), on behalf of the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum (NVVAM) at a ceremony held at the Hilton Chicago. The award is given to a civilian who demonstrates an above and beyond dedication to serving those in uniform. NVVAM Advisory Board Members Roy Dolgos, Jim O'Rourke, Lisa Moeller of USO, and Past NVVAM Board Chair, Al Lynch Mayor Richard M. Daley accepting the Above and Beyond Patriot Award from NVVAM Board Chair, Matthew Keepman Left: Mayor Daley and wife Maggie Right: Artist Mike Helbing Mayor Daley with the Bronzeville Academy Color Guard Share Pemberton, Kimo Willimas and Brenda Sexton Left: Linda and Robert Kolling Right: Clifford Sears and Sylvia Rosenbush Major Ed Dawson, Douglas Buck and John Melton Jim O'Rourke, Jeffrey Smith and Jack Rooney Jack and Debbie Thomas Marv Rotter and Deb Fassnacht Steven, Marv and Jon Rotter Left: Ruth Crnkovich, Executive Director of NVVAM Right: MC and Vietnam Veteran Robert Jordan Left: NVVAM Board member Art Jacobs with Mayor Richard M. Daley Right: Sergeant Major Cargie Chicago Military Academy Cadets Chicago Military Cadets GOLD SPONSORS McCormick Tribune Foundation U.S. Cellular SILVER SPONSORS Paul and Beverly Castagna Cole Taylor Bank Pun’kin’s Fieman Family Foundation Inc. Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP McGuire Woods Oakmark International Funds John and Mary Raitt Rooney Family Marvin Rotter Tawani Foundation Ron and Roz Wagner Waste Management