On October 24, 2025, the Village of New Lenox hosted a special recognition dinner to honor distinguished Tribute to Valor members Jim Palmersheim, Tony Orlando, SMSgt (Ret.) Israel Del Toro, Jr., and Ret. CW5 Gary Linfoot. The evening brought

As a part of their Northern Illinois tour, Tribute to Valor presented at the Lincoln-Way Central High School auditorium in October, 2025. Attending were students from Lincoln-Way Central, Lincoln-Way West, School District 122, and Union School.  The Tribute to

"I want to give a big, big thank you to Medal of Honor recipient, Gary Littrell, for coming on Saturday Nights with me this weekend! Hearing a hero like Gary speak is a treasure. Thank you, my friend! I love you and we all thank you for your service!!!! We are now & forever grateful!" – Tony Orlando