Anheuser-Busch Donates $1 Million to Help Spouses, Children of Those Killed in Iraq War.Business Editors Topical News: War On Terrorism Terrorist acts and the threat of Terrorism have occupied the various law enforcement agencies in the U.S. government for many years. The Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, as amended by the usa patriot act WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2003 The 'Intrepid/Anheuser-Busch Fallen Heroes Fund' Will Provide Scholarships to Those Left Behind Anheuser-Busch (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :BUD) has donated $1 million to create the Intrepid/Anheuser-Busch Fallen Heroes Fund, which will provide scholarships to spouses and children of U.S. military and coalition personnel killed during the war in Iraq, it was announced today in Washington by the Intrepid Museum Foundation. Patrick Stokes, Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. president and chief executive officer, presented the donation. Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Richard B. Myers, his wife, Mary Jo, and other distinguished leaders of the military attended the announcement. Capt. Paul Bucha, who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor Congressional Medal of Honor n. The highest U.S. military decoration, awarded in the name of Congress to members of the armed forces for gallantry and bravery beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy. Noun 1. in 1970 for service during the Vietnam War Vietnam War, conflict in Southeast Asia, primarily fought in South Vietnam between government forces aided by the United States and guerrilla forces aided by North Vietnam. , presided at the press conference. "For the families of our military men and women who have died while serving the nation, I want to thank the Anheuser-Busch Company for this special gift," Mrs. Myers said. "I also want to thank the Intrepid Foundation for its continuing support of our military families." "Rebuilding lives after losing their loved ones takes courage and support from others," said Stokes. "Giving to these families enables us to express our deep gratitude for their service." The Intrepid Museum Foundation will administer the scholarship program. The foundation operates the Intrepid Family Support Fund that provides financial assistance for the families of U.S. military personnel lost in the line of duty In the Line of Duty may refer to:
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