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THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II SEPTEMBER 11th GARDEN GALA DINNER A CELEBRATION
We Congratulate Tonight’s Honorees
Lt. General Ramesh Halgali
James A. Forese
Doug Elix AO
Christina Valentine
Van Hipp, Jr.
And Are Grateful for the
Beauty & Serenity of the
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II
SEPTEMBER 11TH GARDEN
JOHN & MARGO
CATSIMATIDIS
Red Apple Group • United Refining Company
Gristedes Supermarkets • United Metro Energy
GECAS is proud to support
the Queen Elizabeth II
September 11th
Memorial Garden
and their mission to
provide for its perpetual care
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
COCKTAILS
WELCOME
Nicholas P. Howard
Co-CEO, The Queen Elizabeth II September 11th September 11th Garden, Inc.
FIRST COURSE
INTRODUCTION
Nicholas P. Howard
VIDEOS & PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
James A. Forese
President of Citigroup & CEO of Institutional Clients Group
Global Corporate Leadership Award
Doug Elix, AO
Retired SVP and Group Executive IBM & Board Member of The Queen Elizabeth II Garden
The Queen Elizabeth II Garden Leadership & Philanthropy Award
Christina Valentine, Founder
The All In, All The Time Foundation
The McGarahan Award for Heroism
AUCTION
Jamie Niven
ENTRÉE
VIDEOS & PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Lt. General Ramesh Halgali
Former Deputy Chief of Army Staff, Indian Army
Leadership Award for the Fight against
Global Terrorism
Van Hipp, Jr.
Chairman, American Defense International, Inc.
Global Leadership Award for National Security
John A. Catsimatidis
Chairman & CEO The Red Apple Group
Alexander Hamilton Award for Leadership
DESSERT
SPEAKER
The Rt. Honourable Stephen Harper
Former Prime Minister of Canada
CLOSING REMARKS
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ENTRÉE
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WINES
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OPEN BAR
ROYAL PATRON
HRH The Prince of Wales
HONORARY PATRON
Antony Phillipson, HM Consul General, New York
HONORARY DIRECTORS
Commissioner William T. Castro • Alastair Walton, Consul General of Australia
Phyllis Yaffe, Consul General of Canada • Sandeep Chakravorty, Consul General of India
A. Wright Palmer
OFFICERS
Victor E. Stewart, Chairman • Rodney N.M. Johnson, MBE, Vice-Chairman
Blair Fleming, Co-CEO • Nicholas Howard, Co-CEO • Rennie McConnochie, Co-CEO
Derek Watson, CFO • Kirsty Daly, Secretary • Isabel M. Carden, MBE, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
Mark A. Alexander • Glenn Barber • Bradford E. Billet, CEM, OBE • Alec Burger
Allen K. Chepuri • Paul Chew • Richard Cunningham • Phoebe Diamond • Jonathan Egan
Doug Elix, AO • Jonathan Hare • Laura Hickey, HM Deputy Consul General • Nick Larkey
Tim Luke • Gary Marshall • Brian McCappin • Luke Parker Bowles • William J. Potter
Joseph A. Smith • Mark A. Standish• Christopher G. Sztam • Lady Weatherstone
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
William R. Miller, CBE
ADVISORY BOARD
Lewis H. Aaron • The Viscount Astor • Piers Currie • Richard Hamilton
John C. Harvey • Tom Hooper • Oliver Larkey • Ranald Macdonald
Danny McDonald • Peter Poulakakos • Phil Scanlan, AM
FOUNDERS ENDOWMENT
Mr. & Mrs. William R. Miller • Sir Dennis & Lady Weatherstone • Barclays • Dewey Ballantine
American International Group, Inc. • British Airways • Francis Finlay, CMG • Annenberg Foundation
St. George’s Society of New York • Friends of Lindsay C. Herkness III • Sir Edwin Manton
City of New York Parks & Recreation
CONSERVANCY
Aberdeen Asset Management • Citi • Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Power Corporation of Canada • Royal Bank of Canada • Lady Weatherstone
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Hope for the
future and a
promise never
to forget.
The Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden is a cause that Aberdeen
Standard Investments values. We are proud to support this year’s Gala Dinner
and are honored to recognise this year’s award recipients.
Aberdeen Standard Investments traces its roots back to Scotland in the
1800s. We have branched out from the United Kingdom and now have
investment managers in regions throughout the Commonwealth, the
United States and other parts of the world.
Today, we are a global asset management group, managing more
than $764 billion of assets for institutional and individual clients
around the world.
Get closer to opportunity at aberdeenstandard.us
All information as of September 30, 2017. Aberdeen Asset Management Inc., a wholly-
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the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Standard Life Investments (USA) Limited and
Standard Life Investments (Corporate Funds) Limited are both registered as an
Investment Adviser with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. © 2018 Aberdeen Standard Investments is a brand of the
Standard Life Aberdeen, images reproduced under license. US-270318-60175-1 investment businesses of Aberdeen Asset Management
and Standard Life Investments.DINNER CHAIRS
The Viscount Astor • Geoff Beattie • Alec Burger • Doug Elix • Blair Fleming
Glenn Gibson ● Richard Haworth • Stephen Lessing • Gary Marshall • Brian McCappin
Joe McGrath • John Miller • Jim O’Donnell • Peter Poulakakos • John F. Prato
Theodore Roosevelt IV • Bruce Rothney • Mark Standish • Mark Stevenson
Lady Weatherstone • The Honorable Michael Wilson
VICE CHAIRS
Sarka Adams • Mark Alexander • Glenn Barber • Bradford Billet • June Briggs
Isabel Carden • Matt Casner • Allen K. Chepuri • Paul Chew • Richard Cunningham
Kirsty Daly • Phoebe Diamond • Jonathan Egan • Jonathan Hare • Nicholas Howard ●
Rodney Johnson • Nick Larkey • Oliver Larkey • Tim Luke • Tom Marino
Rennie McConnochie • Luke Parker Bowles • Bill Potter • Rob Rowe
Joseph Smith • Derek Watson
TERRORISM DOES NOT TAKE A HOLIDAY
Since we were here last year here are a few of the attacks that have been perpetrated:
March 7, 2017 – Bhopal-Ujjan passenger June 19, 2017 – van ramming
train bombing, Madhya Pradesh, India Finsbury Park Mosque
April 20, 2017 – shooting attack August 17, 2017 – van ramming
on the Champs Elysee in Paris in Barcelona
May 22, 2017 – attack in Manchester, September 15, 2017 – bucket bomb
England at the Ariana Grande concert exploding on London Tube
June 3, 2017 – van ramming October 31, 2017 – truck ramming into
and stabbing in London cyclists and pedestrians in New York City
June 6, 2017 – Policeman attacked December 1, 2017 – nail bomb
with a hammer outside Notre Dame in market, Potsdam, Germany
Cathedral, Paris, France
December 12, 2017 – man detonates pipe
July 10, 2017 – Amarnath Yatra attack, bomb in walkway beneath Port Authority
Jammu & Kashmir, India Terminal in New York City
It is very apparent we are in a continuing fight against foes that are becoming more
challenging to battle against as individuals become radicalized and decide to do others harm.
The Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden will always be a haven of peace and
remembrance for those lives lost in any conflict or any terrorist attack.Cultivating friendship Barclays is proud to support the Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden, which beautifully embodies the historic friendship and shared values of the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the United States of America. Congratulations to all of the honorees, whose leadership and actions inspire us all.
PATRONS
PLATINUM
John & Margo Catsimatidis
Doug & Robin Elix
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation
GOLD PREMIER
Aberdeen Standard Investments
Citi
GOLD
Brian McCappin/Jim O’Donnell
RBC Capital Markets
TD Securities
SILVER PREMIER
Barclays
SILVER
American Defense International, Inc. • Capco • Capstone • CIBC
Vicki Downey • FIS • HPH Hospitality • National Australia Bank Limited
PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLC • RP Investment Advisors • Joseph A. Smith
Standard Chartered Bank • State Street Corporation • Kathryn & Bill Tyree
BRONZE PREMIER
Mark & Kathy Alexander • Allen & Overy • BNY Mellon
Arthur J. Gallagher • IIFL Inc. • GECAS • Oxford Properties Group
BRONZE
Bruce W. Addison • Petter Danbolt • Isabel M. Carden, MBE
Lyman & Diana Delano • June Briggs • Jill & M. Douglas Dunn
Nicholas & Donna Howard • Kenneth Koen • Rodney & Jennifer Johnson
Lovell Stewart Halebian & Jacobson LLP • John P. Mayo • Magnus Nordby
The Pilgrims of the United States • Victor & Carol Stewart • Stikeman Elliot LLPAntony Phillipson
Her Majesty’s Consul General
845 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
antony.phillipson@fco.gov.uk
Tel: 212 745 0412
gov.uk/world/usa
@AJPhillipson
18 April, 2018
Dear Friends,
As an Honorary Patron of the Queen Elizabeth 11 Garden, it is my privilege to welcome you to this
gala dinner in aid of the Garden. Since I arrived in New York last November I have seen that the
generosity of the Garden’s patrons, including those gathered here tonight, have meant that this
unique site of remembrance and peace is in an excellent position to achieve its conservancy target
and sustain the Garden in perpetuity.
Over the years the Garden has welcomed a number of other Commonwealth countries to the fold,
making it a permanent place of remembrance for the fallen of their respective nations. In my short
time here, I have seen how much the Garden matters to people. I am inspired by the dedication and
passion that the Garden board and its supporters and volunteers bring to their work. I am moved by
the memories and the courage of the families of 9/11 victims. The Garden continues to be hugely
important. It is a terrible thing to grieve, but to do so united is surely to alleviate that grief, if only by
a little.
The Garden has become an indelible part of the landscape of downtown Manhattan. For the
Commonwealth community, it is certainly one of the most important features of the city.
Each of tonight’s honourees has demonstrated significant leadership in their field and helped advance
the fundamental values that the Garden supports. My congratulations to John Catsimatidis, Chairman
& CEO of the Red Apple Group, who receives tonight’s Alexander Hamilton Award for Leadership; Lt
General Ramesh Hagali, Former Deputy Chief of Army Staff, Indian Army who receives the Leadership
Award for the Fight against Global Terrorism; Jamie Forese, President of Citigroup and CEO of the
Institutional Clients Group who receives The Global Corporate Leadership Award; Van Hipp, Jr.,
Chaiman of American Defense International Inc. who receives the Award for Leadership in National
Security; Doug Elix, AO Retired Senior VP & Group Executive, IBM who receives the Global Leadership
Award for Business & Philanthropy; and Christina Valentine, Founder of All in All the Time Foundation
who receives The McGarahan Award for Heroism. I would like to welcome Guest Speaker, The
Honourable Stephen Harper, former Prime Minister of Canada.
Many thanks to Gotham Hall for hosting us tonight. My personal thanks and admiration on this
occasion to all those who have worked so hard to bring us this far including my fellow Consuls General,
the Garden officers and Board, and the team who manage the site all year round.
I hope you have a wonderful evening.
Best,
Antony Phillipson
Her Majesty’s Consul General in New YorkCreating brands
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April 18, 2018
Dear Friends:
Please accept my warmest greetings and sincerest congratulations as you gather for the
Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden’s Gala Dinner. I am grateful for the opportunity to
recognize the contributions of the Queen Elizabeth II Garden, the Commonwealth countries
lending their support and this evening’s honorees on this auspicious occasion.
In the devastating aftermath of the September 11 attacks, organizations such as Queen
Elizabeth II September 11th Garden proved that through devastation can emerge a mission of
friendship, unity and peace. The Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden was created in
remembrance of the 67 British victims who lost their lives in the tragic attacks of September 11,
2001. The garden continues to strengthen the historic ties of friendship and unity between the
United States, the Commonwealth countries and the United Kingdom. I applaud the dedication
and commitment of the Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden for its leadership, staff and
everyone involved in preserving and maintaining the ideals of freedom and growth.
Furthermore, I would like to congratulate this year’s honorees: John Catsimatidis,
recipient of the Alexander Hamilton Award for Leadership; Lt. General Remaesh Halgali,
recipient of the Leadership Award for the Fight against Global Terrorism; Jamie Forese,
recipient of the Global Corporate Leadership Award; Van Hipp, Jr., recipient of the Award for
Leadership in National Security, Doug Elix, recipient of the Global Leadership Award for
Business & Philanthropy; and Christina Valentine, recipient of the McGarahan Award for
Heroism. I am honored to join everyone gathered here tonight in recognizing these outstanding
individuals for their devotion to the mission of the Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden.
Their commitment to this noble endeavor serves an inspiration to us all.
Congratulations and thank you for your hard work on behalf of British-American
relations. I know the Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden will continue these efforts for
many years to come. Best wishes for a wonderful evening!
Sincerely,
Charles E. Schumer
United States SenatorAllen & Overy is proud to support the Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden Allen & Overy is a truly global law practice. Our people work in 44 offices across 31 countries. It’s an international network that helps the world’s most successful businesses implement their strategies on a global stage. The fact that our lawyers are based on the ground in every region means that we can combine our global reach with in-depth local knowledge. Which means we can keep our clients up to speed with local legislative and regulatory developments as soon as they occur, as well as providing the global perspective that makes us such experts in the field of cross-border work. In short, we’re an international practice of local experts. allenovery.com Allen & Overy means Allen & Overy LLP and/or its affiliated undertakings. © Allen & Overy 2018
2017 THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II SEPTEMBER 11TH GARDEN GALA DINNER
HONOREE BIOGRAPHIES
John A. Catsimatidis
Chairman & CEO, Red Apple Group
Alexander Hamilton Award for Leadership
John Catsimatidis is the Chairman and CEO of the Red
Apple Group, which is primarily an energy company
with holdings in oil refining and bio fuels, retail
petroleum products, convenience stores, real estate,
aviation, and supermarkets, plus investments in both
medical and industrial technology.
John also hosts the “CatsRoundtable”, a popular
radio program which he started in March 2014.
“CatsRoundtable” blends news, politics and
entertainment, and airs Sunday mornings on radio
stations covering the Northeast corridor of the United
States. Today the program is #1 in its time slot. (www.
catsroundtable.com)
John was born in Greece, on the island of Nisyros.
His grandfathers came to America in 1913; his father
Andreas stayed behind to take care of the family as a
lighthouse keeper on the small island of Kandelioussa
for 17 years. After World War II, Andreas returned
to Nisyros, married, and immigrated to New York in
1948 when John was 6 months old. In 2016, the Greek
government issued a postage stamp in John’s honor Pride in Florida and the Bahamas, and Grand Union
recognizing his entrepreneurship. in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
In New York, the family lived in a small, walk up Although Catsimatidis started in the supermarket
apartment on 135th street in Harlem; John attended business, his company evolved into energy and real
Public School #192, Brooklyn Tech High School estate. Today, his largest holding is United Refining
and New York University. During high school, John based in Warren Pennsylvania. United Refining
delivered groceries for tips. In 2008, Catsimatidis co- refines 100% American crude oil. John’s 400 gas
founded the Brooklyn Tech endowment fund. This $10 stations and convenience stores advertise “100%
million endowment is the first of its kind for a public American products” that contain no Middle Eastern or
school. Venezuelan crude. The use of 100% American crude
has been embraced by consumers. This refinery serves
While studying engineering at NYU, John worked in a the energy needs of western Pennsylvania, northern
supermarket owned by a close family friend who lent New York and eastern Ohio. In 2012, Catsimatidis
him the down payment to buy a small supermarket increased his holdings in the petroleum industry with
on 99th Street and Broadway. John opened his first the purchase of a major storage and distribution
store in 1968 and eventually acquired Gristedes facility in Long Island, which is the only deep water
Supermarkets. John transformed Gristedes, an iconic terminal capable of loading and unloading Suez Class
114-year-old company, into a staple of New York super tankers. John is also building one of the country’s
City life, and Manhattan’s largest and highest quality largest Bio Diesel facilities in Brooklyn.
supermarket chain. John went on to acquire PantryJohn’s business and real estate holdings continue In 2013, Catsimatidis sought the Republican
to increase. Red Apple Real Estate has substantial nomination for Mayor of New York City. Starting as a
investments in the New York and New Jersey markets. relatively unknown businessman, Catsimatidis finished
His real estate development division recently completed second with 41% of the vote against an establishment
four mixed-use luxury residential projects in Brooklyn. candidate.
John’s next major development project in Coney Island
is currently under construction and a large project in St. John and his wife, Margo Vondersaar Catsimatidis,
Petersburg, Florida is also in the development pipeline. have two children, Andrea and John Jr., both of whom
graduated from the NYU Stern Business School. Margo
A licensed jet pilot, Catsimatidis has been involved is President of MCV Advertising, and Andrea and
in the airline industry since the 1970’s. He started a John Jr., work with their father at Red Apple. Andrea
corporate jet company in the late 1970’s and built it up Catsimatidis was recently elected the Republican
to 48 jets which he then sold to Net Jets. Catsimatidis Manhattan GOP county chairwoman.
owned and operated the 11th largest commercial airline
in the United States, Capitol Airlines. Currently his Red
Apple Aviation operates large corporate aircraft.
Catsimatidis’ companies post annual sales of
approximately $5 billion. With over 8,000 employees,
John Catsimatidis is a major employer in upstate New
York and in the metropolitan area.
John and his wife Margo, have a range of charitable
interests with a focus on health, children and the
elderly, and law enforcement, including support for: the
National Kidney Foundation; Alzheimer’s Association;
Parkinson’s Foundation; Juvenile Diabetes Foundation;
Boy Scouts of America; Police Athletic League (PAL);
City of New York Police Department (NYPD); Fire
Department of the City of New York (FDNY); and the
Federal Law Enforcement Foundation, from which he
received the Federal Homeland Security Patriot Award
in the Fall of 2013 from Tom Ridge, former Secretary
of Homeland Security.
Catsimatidis is a proud American and has always been
active in local and national politics. He has served
numerous Presidents and Governors throughout
the years, and was named to the transition team of
New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2011. John
continues to support candidates on both sides of the
aisle.Proud sponsor.
TD Securities is pleased to sponsor the 2018 Queen Elizabeth II September 11th
Garden Gala. We are delighted to support the conservancy and celebrate the
shared values between New York, the UK, and the Commonwealth.
®/ The TD logo and other trade-marks are the property of The Toronto-Dominion Bank. (1803)HONOREE BIOGRAPHIES
Lt. General Ramesh Halgali
Former Deputy Chief of Army Staff, Indian Army
Leadership Award for the Fight against Global Terrorism
Lt Gen Ramesh Halgali was born in India, Karnataka
State in 1952. He studied in Sainik School Bijapur
and graduated from the Indian Military Academy
to be commissioned in First Battalion the Sikh Light
Infantry in Dec 1972.
He has attended Defence Services Staff College,
Higher Command Course at Army War College,
National Defence College and Senior Fellowship
Programme at the Atlantic Council in Washington
DC accredited with US War College. He is an M.Phil.
from DAV Institute of Management, Indore.
He commanded First Battalion the Sikh Light Infantry,
an Infantry Brigade and an Infantry Division on the
Line of Control in Kashmir. He later commanded
the prestigious Vajra Corps in Punjab. Thereafter,
he was the Director General Military Training and
finally was the Deputy Chief of Army Staff at Army
Headquarters.
During his 21 years of counter terrorism experience,
he demonstrated courage, sagacity and commitment This record breaking jump is featured in the Limca
of a higher order. He evolved new concepts, employed Book of Records 2013 edition.
state of the art technology, trained his Army with a
strong resolve and offered the highest leadership. He is the Chairman, Catalytic Think Tank Forum,
operating from Bangalore in the peninsular India
Alongside, his contribution towards winning the region.
hearts and minds of the people was noteworthy. His
guiding philosophy was, Fight Terrorism as if there is After his retirement, he remains constructively
no Peace, and Make Peace as if there is no Terrorism. engaged in activities of Nation Building. His selfless
sacrifice and all pervasive endurance in the field
He has been awarded the President’s Sena Medal of rural education, health, town development,
Gallantry for displaying courage and bravery in the industrialisation and tourism resulted in the State of
face of enemy in 1992. He was also awarded the Ati Karnataka conferring on him the Award of Sangoli
Vishisht Seva Medal and the nations highest military Rayanna and Rajyotsava.
distinguished award of Param Vishisht Seva Medal
for his outstanding and distinguished service to the He is committed to making India safe, secure and
Army and nation. strong. In so doing, the world will also reshape towards
greater peace, prosperity and development.
At the age of 59, he performed a solo skydive from
over 12,000 feet with less than four hours of training.CELEBRATING THE FEW WHO CHANGE THE LIVES OF MANY. Citi congratulates our President, Jamie Forese, and his fellow honorees of the Queen Elizabeth II September 11 Garden 2018 Gala. © 2018 Citigroup Inc. Citi, Citi and Arc Design and other marks used herein are service marks of Citigroup Inc. or its affiliates, used and registered throughout the world.
HONOREE BIOGRAPHIES
James A. Forese
President of Citigroup and CEO of Institutional Clients Group
Global Corporate Leadership Award
James A. Forese is President of Citigroup and CEO
of the Institutional Clients Group. Mr. Forese is a
member of the Citigroup Operating Committee and
is based in New York.
The Institutional Clients Group encompasses the
Markets and Securities Services business, Treasury
and Trade Solutions business, and Corporate and
Investment Banking activities as well as the Citi
Private Bank.
Mr. Forese first joined the Salomon Brothers division
in 1985 and began his career in securities trading.
He was named a Managing Director in 1992 and
has held various management positions throughout
the Markets division, including head of that division,
before being named to run the Securities and Banking
unit in 2011.
Mr. Forese graduated summa cum laude from
Princeton University in 1985 with a Bachelor of
Science in electrical engineering and computer
science. He serves as a Director of the Princeton
University Investment Company (PRINCO), the
University’s endowment management company. Mr.
Forese is a member of the Board of Trustees of Colby
College. He and his wife, Jennifer, have four sons.In Remembrance of the Australians who lost their lives in the attacks of September 11th, 2001 and in support of their family and friends Doug and Robin Elix
HONOREE BIOGRAPHIES
Doug Elix AO
Senior Vice President and
Group Executive – IBM Corporation
Global Leadership Award for Business & Philanthropy
Doug Elix retired from IBM in July 2008. He was
Senior Vice President and Group Executive for IBM’s
worldwide sales and distribution operations, covering
170 countries and $95 billion of products and services.
Prior to that he served as Senior Vice President and
Group Executive for IBM Global Services where he
was responsible for the worldwide operation of IBM’s
Services business and its 170,000 professionals.
Doug is an Australian, and from 1969 to 2000 held
a number of positions with IBM in Australia and
overseas.
He has served on the boards of the Australian
Information Industries Association and the Australian
Institute of Management, was a member of the
Business Council of Australia, and a member of
the Prime Minister’s National Information Services
Council (NISC). He was a member of the board of
directors of the Royal Bank of Canada for ten years,
until retiring in March 2011.
Doug is Chairman of the Advance Global Advisory
Council, Chairman of the Board of the Australian
Independent Schools USA Foundation, a member
of the Advisory Committee of The Australian
Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation &
Communication Technology, and a member of the
Board of The Queen Elizabeth II September 11th
Garden.
In June 2006, Mr. Elix was awarded the rank of
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO).Supporting Families and Survivors since 2008 Through the All In, All The Time Foundation, we provide an immediate response to the needs of Naval Special Warfare families. Their needs are many, their needs are great. AIATT can alleviate some of the burdens that arise months, even years after tragedy occurs, while assuring that these heroes are never forgotten. AIATT provides support in the following areas: Family Spouses, children, and survivors whose needs do not fit into the standard pre-requisites Health Injury recovery, transition assistance, traumatic brain injury, PTSD Financial Legal fees, wills, estate management Repairs Household and automobile Scholarships Active and retired Special Operation Forces Visit us at aiatt.org
HONOREE BIOGRAPHIES
Christina Valentine
Founder, All In All The Time Foundation
The McGarahan Award for Heroism
Christina K. Valentine, is the surviving spouse of
Special Operator Senior Chief (SOCS) SEAL, Thomas
J. Valentine, who served at Naval Special Warfare
Development Group. Tom died in a training accident
in February of 2008 during his 18th year of service.
Despite this tragic loss, Christina’s devotion to the NSW
community has never faltered. That very year with the
help of family and friends she did her first fundraiser
called the “Tommy V Challenge”.
Christina turned her grief into a passion and immediately
began working to provide not only monetary assistance
but grief assistance. Christina understands that not every
challenge has a fiscal solution and on a daily basis she
serves the families as the Gold Star Ombudsman. Suffice
to say, this job is not for the faint of heart. She spends
her time making sure that the families of the fallen have
all the information and assistance they need to guide
them through their time of grief. She has justifiably
been described by other SEALs as “the epitome of a
SEAL” wife and is an absolute pillar of strength to all
of those around her. Since 2008, Christina has evolved
the Tommy V Challenge into its own non-profit named With the ever-changing needs of the Special Operations
after Tom’s words of wisdom to his new SEALs entering community, AIATT has expanded its profile to reach
the NSW community. “At what level are you willing to out to not only Gold Star Families but retired members
participate? You have to be, ALL IN, ALL THE TIME!” of NSW and their families as well. They will provide
support for Injury Recovery, Transition Assistance,
The purpose of All in, All The Time is to provide TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and PTS (Post Traumatic
immediate and long term assistance for the non- Syndrome) related needs, and scholarships for active
standard needs to the injured and families of the fallen. and retired SOF veterans.
These non-standard needs can include things like:
legal fees, wills, estate management, household & auto
repairs or modifications, counseling assistance (outside
of the military chain) and those critical, immediate
support categories.OUR MISSION
THE NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION PROVIDES IMMEDIATE AND
ONGOING SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO THE NAVAL SPECIAL
WARFARE COMMUNITY AND ITS FAMILIES.
PROGRAM
SPECIFICS
HONORING
OUR WARRIORS. WARRIOR AND EDUCATIONAL
FAMILY SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES
SUPPORTING
THEIR FAMILIES. Our Warrior and Family Support
programs provide needed support
Education is an integral part of an
empowered life. We are proud to
in times of achievement and during support the educational pursuits
times of adversity. and professional development of
the NSW community.
TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE & WARRIOR LEGACY
SURVIVOR SUPPORT TRANSITION PRESERVATION
We are honored to provide a wide The transition from active-duty The warriors of the NSW community
range of programs and services for service to life in the private-sector is deserve to be remembered and
warriors and families to those NSW challenging, and that is why we work recognized for their tremendous
warriors and families who have to provide extraordinary contributions to our Nation’s safety
sustained injuries, illnesses or opportunities and connection points and freedom. We will never forget.
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Van Hipp, Jr.
Chairman, American Defense International, Inc.
Leadership Award for National Security
Van Hipp is Chairman of American Defense International,
Inc. He’s a former Chairman of the South Carolina
Republican Party, as well as a former member of the
Presidential Electoral College. In 1990, he was sworn in
as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Army (Reserve
Forces and Mobilization). In this capacity, he served as
the Army Secretariat’s “point man” for the successful
mobilization, and then demobilization, of the Army’s
reserve forces for Operation Desert Shield/Storm.
Following the “Tailhook Scandal,” Hipp was named by
Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney to be the Principal
Deputy General Counsel of the U.S. Navy. Hipp served
in this capacity until January 1993.
Hipp is a veteran of the U.S. Army and served on active
duty in both Operation Desert Storm and Operation
Restore Democracy. He is a recipient of the Bronze
Star Medal. He continues to speak on defense issues
at public forums across the country and writes a regular
column for Newsmax on International Policy. His book,
“The New Terrorism: How to Fight It and Defeat It,” was
published in February 2015. One hundred percent of On November 3rd, of 2016 he presented a lecture
all proceeds go to scholarships for the children of fallen entitled “The Greatest Challenge Of Our Next President:
Guardsmen and Guardsmen wounded in action in the Keeping America Safe During These Times” at the
War on Terror. All scholarships are being administered Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids,
by the National Guard Educational Foundation (NGEF). MI. He also served as moderator for two Presidential
National Security Town Halls with President Donald J.
Since the September 11th attacks, Hipp has appeared Trump during the 2016 presidential election cycle.
on the Fox News Channel and Fox Business Channel well
over 600 times as an expert commentator on the War on Hipp received his bachelor’s degree in Economics from
Terror and has been a guest on most of the network’s Wofford College and earned his Juris Doctor from the
major news programming. In addition, he has appeared University of South Carolina School of Law. In 2014, Hipp
on MSNBC, CNN, the London-based Sky News Channel, was the recipient of Wofford College’s Distinguished
Newsmax TV, and the CBS Evening News. Service Award.
He currently serves as a member of the Board of Visitors Van Hipp is married to the former Jane Grote of
of Charleston Southern University, as a member of the Nashville, Tennessee, and they have three children: Trey,
National Capital Salvation Army Advisory Board, and Sarah Camille, and Jackson. Van and his family split
as a member of the Board of Directors of the Palmetto their time between Alexandria, VA and Georgetown, SC.
Promise Institute. In addition, Van Hipp was the recipient
of the Salvation Army National Capital Area Command’s
2015 “Compassionate Citizen Award.”Proud to Sponsor the
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the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Additionally, he served the global call for sanctions against Russia, and was a
as an ally to developing economies, encouraging first-mover calling for Putin’s expulsion from the G-8.
market liberalization in jurisdictions such as Colombia Prime Minister Harper’s government provided extensive
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Prime Minister Harper implemented a clear and principled Prime Minister Harper oversaw a dramatic deepening
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Iraq, and stood staunchly by besieged allies Israel while refusing to shy away from raising issues of human
and Ukraine. Under his leadership, Canada was an rights and trade imbalances. As the host leader of the
unwavering supporter of the State of Israel’s right to exist, 2010 G-20 summit in Toronto, and as an economist by
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ST. GEORGE’S SOCIETY
CONGRATULATES THE
2018 HONOREES
John A. Catsimatidis
Alexander Hamilton Award for Leadership
Lt. General Ramesh Halgali
Leadership Award for the Fight Against Global Terrorism
James A. Forese
Global Corporate Leadership Award
Doug Elix AO
Global Leadership Award for Business & Philanthropy
Christina Valentine
The McGarahan Award for Heroism
Van Hipp, Jr.
Leadership Award for National Security
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need through an established support system within the British and Commonwealth community in
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