2014 Freedom Flame Award: Judge Jeanine Pirro

Last week, friends and associates of the Center for Security Policy gathered to honor Judge Jeanine Pirro and Ambassador Bruce Gelb at the Center’s annual Freedom Flame awards dinner in New York.

The Freedom Flame Award recognizes individuals who have exemplified the ideals of freedom, democracy, economic opportunity and international strength to which the Center for Security Policy is committed. The Award acknowledges the past contributions of its recipients while serving as a reminder that the goals for which they have worked so valiantly require the continuing, unflagging efforts of those who follow in their footsteps.  The award– a breathtaking crystal flame– is presented to the recipient at an elegant reception hosted by the Center’s Regents in New York City and attended by the Center’s National Security Advisory Council, friends and sponsors.

Rabbi Aryeh Spero opened the proceedings with a passionate invocation, praying for the strength of our nation:

Ambassador Bruce Gelb received the Terry Elkes Sacred Honor Award, in recognition of his visionary and generous philanthropy in the service of national security:

Fox News Channel star Judge Jeanine Pirro accepted the Freedom Flame Award and delivered a rousing speech calling on Americans to wake up to the numerous national security threats that are encroaching while the current administration stands by: