FORT SCOTT, KS – December 14, 2023 – Since its establishment in 2007, the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes has welcomed visitors from across the globe, representing 109 countries and all 50 states in the US. On December 14, 2023, the center achieved another significant milestone, welcoming its 14,226th visitor for the year, marking its highest annual visitor count.
Denymh Smith, a Fort Worth, Texas student attending Fort Scott Community College, was recognized as the distinguished visitor for 2023. Accompanied by members of his basketball team, DJ McDonald from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Bryce Journee from Owasso, Oklahoma, Denymh received special gifts from the Center to commemorate this important milestone for 2023. Expressing his enthusiasm for history and reading, Denymh was particularly delighted to receive a copy of “Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project.” The Center thanks Denymh for his interest and congratulates him on being the 14,226th Visitor for 2023!
Visitors such as Denymh and his companions play a crucial role in advancing the mission of the Center. As they delve into the stories of the featured Unsung Heroes and share their impactful contributions to the history of our country and the world, the Center continues to flourish. As interest increases, the number of projects submitted to the Discovery Award and ArtEffect competitions rise. Consequently, new Unsung Hero exhibits are consistently being added to the Lowell Milken Center’s Hall of Heroes, the Lowell Milken Park, and the Center’s website. These unsung heroes serve as inspirational role models, motivating all who learn about them to strive to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
