Two Opus Dei Members Who Died Trying to Save Friend Honored With Carnegie Medal

June 23, 2026 World News

Matt Schoenecker (l) and Matt Anthony (r), who posthumously received the Carnegie Medal for heroism after attempting to rescue friend Valentino Creus, are pictured alongside a painting by Jacob Blaszczyk depicting the three men with Jesus after their deaths.

Matt Anthony and Matt Schoenecker, who jumped into the cold water beneath a mountain waterfall to try to rescue Val Creus last year, were recognized for their bravery and selflessness.

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