EPTMarine receives medal of honor
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Was hoping I wouldn't have to make this warning, but jesus christ you guys just can't help yourselves, can you?!? I'm disappointed, but not surprised. Anyways... This thread is about this particular act/individual, and doesn't need to turn into a flame fest about the merits of the war, wars in general, or to bash nations. See if you can control yourselves. | ||
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+ Show Spoiler + Mr. Meyer showed little inclination to celebrate receiving the Medal of Honor. His one request to the president while he was in Washington was that the two men have a beer together, which Mr. Obama and Mr. Meyer did on Wednesday evening in a patio near the Rose Garden. Just that makes it worth it, but really the guy is pretty awesome congrats to him. But the real question what beer was it? | ||
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shawster
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Mr. Obama also described Mr. Meyer as conscientious to an almost painstaking degree. When the White House tried to arrange a call to inform Mr. Meyer — who was promoted to sergeant but left active duty for construction work in his home state, Kentucky — that he would be receiving the medal, Mr. Obama said, Mr. Meyer hesitated to get on the phone with the president because he was at work. The call was rescheduled for Mr. Meyer’s lunch break, Mr. Obama said. what a trooper. total respect | ||
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His one request to the president while he was in Washington was that the two men have a beer together, which Mr. Obama and Mr. Meyer did on Wednesday evening in a patio near the Rose Garden. ... I am speachless, mad respect for this guy. | ||
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Both are heroic and exceptional! But that story touched me a lot more D: | ||
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On September 18 2011 14:04 Aeres wrote: The term "hero" tends to be overused these days, but I believe it fits Meyer perfectly. Saved dozens of lives. Superhero. Seriously this is awesome, and that last line of the article is sweet XD | ||
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Flik
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A better man than I. Respect. | ||
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On September 18 2011 14:27 Seeker wrote: Holy Crap. The first ever living recipient of a Medal of Honor, what a boss..... Oo Huh? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_living_Medal_of_Honor_recipients Of the 85 living recipients, 14 earned their Medals of Honor in World War II, 13 in the Korean War, 55 in the Vietnam War, and three in the War in Afghanistan. Edit. Blows my mind that he made 4 trips, with 2 different jeeps because one got too damaged, and wasn't stopped by his commanding officer. What a boss. | ||
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