John Canley/ John Ligato

John Canley/ John Ligato

Medal of Honor Recipeient USMC (RetiredNC, US
In 1968 John Canley and John Ligato, were part of 147 US Marines who entered Hue City Vietnam. Awaiting them were 10,000 NVA soldiers. Their story is one of survival, brotherhood and valor.

     John Canley, (Sergeant Major United State Marine Corps - Retired), led 147 mud Marines into Hue City Vietnam on January 31, 1968. He singlehandedly charged NVA machine gun emplacements in order to save his Marines. Canley is the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions at Hue.

     John Ligato, (FBI Special Agent - Retired), was at Canley's side during that 30 day historical battle and received three Purple Hearts. Only seven Marines left that city unbloodied. The American Heroes Channel featured John in a documentary titled, Against the Odds – The Marines at Hue. After his discharge John joined the FBI and became one of the premier deep undercover agents in the Bureau's history.

     These two patriots have been inspiring audiences for the past three decades with a unique blend of patriotism, humor and motivation.Their stirring account illustrates how leadership and courage in the face of overwhelming odds are as important in the corporate, political, or academic worlds as they are in combat. Their presentation has a profound efect on their audience. 

    >John Ligato has been the guest of honor at 23 Marine Corps Balls as well as a keynote speaker at corporate events, national law enforcement symposiums, political dinners, college convocations. As a FBI agent, John infiltrated the Italian Mafia spending 8 years in deep cover. The 2006 movie 10th and Wolf is a loosely based bio of his life with the Mob. John is a pilot who flew special operations missions for the FBI as well as an author of three novels on terrorism.

    >John Canley returned to Vietnam for two additional tours and is recognized as a a Marine Corps legendary leader. His Marines describe a warrior who led from the front. Canley's Medal of Honor is a testament to all warriors, "In the brutal battle to retake Hue City in 1968, Canley's valorous actions and unwavering dedication to his fellow service members is the reason so many of the men who support his nomination are alive today to testify on his behalf."  

     JohnLigato has recently teamed with Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Sgt. Major John Canley, US Marines (retired). Their presentation is relevant to virtually any audience since it deals with the elusive quality of leadership and how that quality effects  Americans whether they occupy the boardroom, courtroom, or the battlefield.

     

     John Canley, (Sergeant Major United State Marine Corps - Retired), led 147 mud Marines into Hue City Vietnam on January 31, 1968. He singlehandedly charged NVA machine gun emplacements in order to save his Marines. Canley is the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions at Hue.

     John Ligato, (FBI Special Agent - Retired), was at Canley's side during that 30 day historical battle and received three Purple Hearts. Only seven Marines left that city unbloodied. The American Heroes Channel featured John in a documentary titled, Against the Odds – The Marines at Hue. After his discharge John joined the FBI and became one of the premier deep undercover agents in the Bureau's history.

     These two patriots have been inspiring audiences for the past three decades with a unique blend of patriotism, humor and motivation.Their stirring account illustrates how leadership and courage in the face of overwhelming odds are as important in the corporate, political, or academic worlds as they are in combat. Their presentation has a profound efect on their audience. 

    >John Ligato has been the guest of honor at 23 Marine Corps Balls as well as a keynote speaker at corporate events, national law enforcement symposiums, political dinners, college convocations. As a FBI agent, John infiltrated the Italian Mafia spending 8 years in deep cover. The 2006 movie 10th and Wolf is a loosely based bio of his life with the Mob. John is a pilot who flew special operations missions for the FBI as well as an author of three novels on terrorism.

    >John Canley returned to Vietnam for two additional tours and is recognized as a a Marine Corps legendary leader. His Marines describe a warrior who led from the front. Canley's Medal of Honor is a testament to all warriors, "In the brutal battle to retake Hue City in 1968, Canley's valorous actions and unwavering dedication to his fellow service members is the reason so many of the men who support his nomination are alive today to testify on his behalf."  

     JohnLigato has recently teamed with Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Sgt. Major John Canley, US Marines (retired). Their presentation is relevant to virtually any audience since it deals with the elusive quality of leadership and how that quality effects  Americans whether they occupy the boardroom, courtroom, or the battlefield.

     

A motivational journey of brotherhood, valor and leadership

Format: 
     Our presentation involves a two hour keynote adress but can be modified to a three hour worksop on leadership and team building using our combat experiences and applying them to the target group. The presentation illustrates how leadership and courage when facing overwhelming odds are as important in the corporate, political, or academic worlds as they are in combat.

     Our target audience runs across any...
Audience ActivityInspirational / Life-changing

Be inspired and motivated while learning the keys to leadership and survival

This presentation has often been described as a "life changing experience" These two US Marines survived one of the bloodiest US battles in our history. Their time with you is more than war story but also how human beings survive against overwhelming odds and how that applies to all of us in everyday life.
Entertainment-basedAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny