The Tribute to Valor Foundation invites YOU to join us, and some very special guests, to celebrate the life and legacy of Lieutenant Colonel James “Maggie” Megellas.
The Tribute to Valor Foundation invites YOU to join us, and some very special guests, to celebrate the life and legacy of Lieutenant Colonel James “Maggie” Megellas.
The Tribute to Valor Foundation invites YOU to join us, and some very special guests, to celebrate the life and legacy of Lieutenant Colonel James “Maggie” Megellas.

James “Maggie” Megellas was a retired United States Army lieutenant colonel who commanded a platoon in Company “H” of the 3rd battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. He is still regarded as “the most-decorated officer in the history of the 82nd Airborne Division”. Maggie’s remarkable service to our country was only part of his extraordinary story. In his own words, he would say, “My Mission is not yet complete!” Maggie served with Tribute to Valor, inspiring the youth of America to become the greatest generation.
James “Maggie” Megellas was a retired United States Army lieutenant colonel who commanded a platoon in Company “H” of the 3rd battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. He is still regarded as “the most-decorated officer in the history of the 82nd Airborne Division”. Maggie’s remarkable service to our country was only part of his extraordinary story. In his own words, he would say, “My Mission is not yet complete!” Maggie served with Tribute to Valor, inspiring the youth of America to become the greatest generation.
James “Maggie” Megellas was a retired United States Army lieutenant colonel who commanded a platoon in Company “H” of the 3rd battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. He is still regarded as “the most-decorated officer in the history of the 82nd Airborne Division”. Maggie’s remarkable service to our country was only part of his extraordinary story. In his own words, he would say, “My Mission is not yet complete!” Maggie served with Tribute to Valor, inspiring the youth of America to become the greatest generation.


A Special Tribute to Maggie
A Special Tribute
to Maggie
There will be a special tribute to Maggie by former Megellas Award recipients, artist Susan Norris (the official artist of the Boy Scouts of America) and other notable friends and family members.
There will be a special tribute to Maggie by former Megellas Award recipients, artist Susan Norris (the official artist of the Boy Scouts of America) and other notable friends and family members.