Notification of award: W. Dean Eastman
The 2019 James E. Stewart Sr. Torch Bearer Humanitarian Award is given as a premier award and presented at the Montford Point Marines Of America Annual Heritage Military Banquet in Detroit, Michigan Sunday, June 23rd, 2019. At 3:00 pm




This award is to honor the humanitarian legacy of Oklahoma Hall Of Fame member an Oklahoma Civil rights leader Mr. James E. Stewart Sr. a Congressional Gold Medal honoree, an original Montford Point Marine.
This beautiful ten-pound crystal award honors, W. Dean Eastman, for his scholarly writings, humanitarian service, and historical documentation. This Award for Humanitarian Service is both a complimentary and public service award. It is presented to individuals or groups who have distinguished themselves by meritorious direct actions, with service to humanity.