Jones Family Donates $20 Million To National Medal of Honor Museum

The Medals of Honor is our nation’s highest military decoration for valor. More than 3,500 medals have been awarded to members of the American armed forces.

FRISCO - Jerry Jones and his family are donating $20 million to the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, increasing the total funds raised for the project above $70 million.

“Anyone who is successful in business has at times stood on the shoulders of others,” said Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys. “Never in my life have I had the opportunity to stand beside those who have given so much for the defense of freedom and our way of life. Medal of Honor recipients represent the very best of America and the values to which all heroes aspire. Supporting this project is a privilege.”

The Jones family involvement in the project extends to Cowboys executive Charlotte Jones, Jerry’s daughter, who serves as chairman of the board for the National Medal of Honor Museum.

The Medals of Honor is our nation’s highest military decoration for valor. More  than 3,500 medals have been awarded to members of the American armed forces.

At 3:25 PM local time, the NMOHMF will be holding the second-ever ‘Moment of Honor,’ encouraging all Americans to join the Museum for a moment of quiet reflection on the bravery of those who have given so much for their country. Across the country, governors from 16 states, from the East Coast to Hawaii, are joining the Museum in observing the day and have issued proclamations to mark Medal of Honor Day.

“National Medal of Honor Day is a time for all Americans to come together and reflect upon the actions of our nation’s Medal of Honor recipients, as well as the values they represent – courage, commitment, integrity, sacrifice, citizenship and patriotism. Now more than ever, it is important to take a moment to give thanks to those who have given so much in defense of our way of life and those who continue to serve our nation,” said NMOHMF CEO James T. Connors.

The National Medal of Honor Museum will be constructed in Arlington, Texas. and it is scheduled to open in 2024.

Citizens can learn more about the National Medal of Honor Museum, and can also donate to the project, by clicking here.