First Place, War on Terror - Scott MacDonald / Zanesville Times RecorderDavid Borges kisses Angela Dalessio after she became Mrs. Borges during a double wedding at the U.S. Army Reserve Training Center in Zanesville. Two couples quickly arranged weddings after the grooms were called for duty in the wake of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11.
Second Place, War on Terror - Neal C. Lauron / The Columbus DispatchFire fighter Michael Smith, left, consoles his friend Gib Craig who lost seven members of his Special Operations Command Squad 41 after the first tower of the World Trade Center collapsed in the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. Company wide 70 Special Operations Command members of the New York Fire Department are missing.
Third Place, War on Terror - David Distelhorst / Ohio UniversityUnited States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Richard Bridgett of Springfield Ohio stands amongst a sea of American Flags at Ohio Stadium, Columbus Ohio, Saturday September 15, 2001 during the "Show You Care for the Victims and their Families" rally.
Award of Excellence, War on Terror - Karen Schiely / Akron Beacon JournalEdwin Rivera hugs his cousin Jennifer Hernandez, 12, whose mother Rosa Julia Gonzalez died in the World Trade Center attack. Family members of Gonzalez put her picture on a memorial wall during a service for victims' families held at Liberty Park in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Award of Excellence, War on Terror - Craig Ruttle / Cincinnati EnquirerPallbearers made up of Brian William's cousins walk the flag-draped coffin of Brian Williams, 29, to a waiting hearse after a funeral at the St. Pius X church in Edgewood, Kentucky Sunday, October 21, 2001. Mr. Williams was killed as he worked at the Cantor Fitzgerald investment firm on the 104th floor of One World Trade Center in New York during a terrorist attack on the building Sept. 11, 2001.
Award of Excellence, War on Terror - David Distelhorst / Ohio UniversityKyle Benbrook wipes away a tear at a memorial to the September 11 Terrorist Attacks outside of St. Paul's Chapel, New York City, Tuesday, December 11, 2001. Kyle, his father Kevin, left, and mother Sieglinde, right, visited the memorial near Ground Zero on the three month anniversary of the attack.
Award of Excellence, War on Terror - David I. Andersen / The Plain DealerReflecting the emotions of a flag-waving crowd, the Cleveland Browns' starting defensive backfield runs onto the field during introductions before the first game played after the attack on the World Trade Center.
Award of Excellence, War on Terror - Darrin Bryan / This Week NewsUnited States armed forces veterans Jim Gallagher, left, and Jeanne Landoll struggle with their emotions during a prayer vigil held at Hilliard Darby High School 9-12-2001 in memory of those who lost their lives after terrorist attacks on New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania.
Award of Excellence, War on Terror - Darrin Bryan / This Week NewsNick Billock, like many coming to see loved ones prepare for military deployment, was sad but proud to see grandson Matthew Billock depart and serve his country during a send off ceremony for local units activated for Operation Noble from the First Battalion of the 148th infantry Tuesday October 9, 2001 at the unit armory on 79 W. Williams Street, Delaware.
Award of Excellence, War on Terror - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerStephanie Fought a member of the 135th Military Police Company from Brook Park hugs her father-in-law Gerald Fought October 11, 2001 as she prepares to leave with the company to Fort Bragg, NC for training.
Award of Excellence, War on Terror - Ken Love / Akron Beacon JournalDaneille Adams shares a moment with her husband Joe Adams at the Ohio National Guard Armory located in Green on Airport Dr. Joe is a first Lt. executive officer for Company D 1-148 Infantry. The the 1-148 has been called to duty and ship out next week for Fort Knox. Family members were at the armory saying goodby to their family members on Saturday.
Award of Excellence, War on Terror - Karen Schiely / Akron Beacon JournalBridget Gillman, left, begins to cry as she sees the collapsed World Trade Centers towers in Lower Manhattan for the first time since the attack. Behind Gillman, Gabriel Gomes, of New York City, comforts his wife Teresa Gomes as they also see the site for the first time since the attack.
