The Friends of the Vietnam Veterans Plaza are pleased to introduce Mr. Arnold L. Fisher as our 2009 Honoree of the Year. As a member of one of America’s philanthropic and patriotic families who direct more of their charitable work to the men and woman of the United States Military, Mr. Fisher has overseen numerous charitable projects. Most of his dedicated work was through The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Most recently, after recognizing the need to provide specialized rehabilitation services to veterans who are traumatic amputee and burn patients, he became the driving force behind private donations to build the Center for the Intrepid. Mr. Fisher has also been hard at work creating a state-of-the-art Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Diagnostic Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Arnold Fisher entered the United States Army in 1953 and served 18 months in Korea.
Upon his separation from the Military, he began a career in construction. Mr. Fisher led the construction division of Fisher Brothers for four decades. A hands on leader, Mr. Fisher is personally responsible for the building of over six million square feet of Class A commercial office space in Midtown Manhattan. His accomplishments in this area have established him as one of the most respected builders in the nation.
The Friends of the Vietnam Veterans Plaza are privileged to commemorate Arnold L. Fisher’s philanthropic efforts, and his unwavering commitment to veterans and their families. In recognition of his continued support and service, we are honored to present Arnold Fisher with our 2009 Honoree of the Year Award.
