Oceanside, California

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Connor Stotts of Oceanside, CA for rescuing three friends in danger of drowning on July 31, 2011.

Reno, Nevada

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Michael Landsberry of Reno, NV for sacrificing his life while attempting to disarm a 12-year-old boy who opened fire at Sparks Middle School on October 21, 2013.

Louisville, Kentucky

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Troy Yocum of Louisville, KY for embarking on a "Hike for Heroes", walking 7,880 miles across America and helping to raise $1.3 million to support military families. In 2011, he founded Active Heroes, a 501(c)3 charity with four veterans assistance programs.