About Hero Medallions
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Hero Medallions was founded in 2009 by Wayne Scholle with a single, deeply personal purpose: to create a final and lasting tribute worthy of a loved one’s life, service, and legacy.
From the very beginning, Hero Medallions were envisioned not as decorative tokens, but as permanent, collector-grade memorial pieces — designed to endure generations. Wayne’s background in custom gold and silver coins shaped this philosophy, placing meaning, craftsmanship, and permanence far above material cost.
The original and primary application of our medallions was placement on a headstone, monument, urn, or mausoleum niche plate. Many families and monument companies also choose to sandblast a recessed cavity into the stone, allowing the medallion to be permanently mounted flush with the surface — a timeless integration of art and memorial.
In addition, Hero Medallions have long been given as tributes of appreciation — honoring both those who have passed and those who are still with us.
Today, more families than ever are choosing to present Hero Medallions to living loved ones — military members, community leaders, law enforcement officers, firefighters, parents, grandparents, siblings, doctors, nurses, and everyday heroes. These medallions allow recipients to experience the beauty, symbolism, and honor during their lifetime.
When the time eventually comes, the same medallion can be placed on a headstone, urn, or niche plate, creating a powerful continuity between life, remembrance, and legacy.
Other meaningful applications include:
We believe deeply that heroes should be honored while they are alive — not only remembered after they are gone. Giving a Hero Medallion during life allows your hero to cherish it, display it, and feel the gratitude it represents. That shared experience makes the medallion even more meaningful when it later serves as a permanent memorial.
Our hero — a father, brother, husband, and friend — passed away in 2025. His legacy, values, and love continue to guide everything we do.
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