Heimlich award to be presented despite protests by doctor's son.

Decatur Daily (Decatur, AL) | July 4, 2007 | Copyright

Byline: Emily Peck

Jul. 4--A humanitarian award named for H.J. Heimlich will be given at Wednesday's Spirit of America Festival despite protests from his estranged son.

The controversy doesn't involve the presenters or recipients. The dispute centers on the name Henry Heimlich, or rather the appearance of that name before the word humanitarian.

"Our purpose at Spirit of America Festival is to honor those that do good and serve our nation. It's just not right that such a great award should be tainted by family controversy," said David Carney, ...

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