1923 – 2012
Jeanne Comer founded the Dayton chapter of the Friendship Force, an international non-profit cultural organization working to promote world peace by creating friendships throughout the world. Her numerous trips to Bosnia with the group helped pave the way for the Sister City relationship Dayton enjoys with Sarajevo. Jeanne was the first recipient of the Roselyn Carter/Friendship Force Lifetime Achievement Award designed to honor a volunteer who displays a commitment to the ideals and programs of the Friendship Force.