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Marine To Be Awarded Medal Of Honor
Today a former US Marine will join a rare group of living Medal of Honor winners.
I don’t think I could do a better job than the Marine Corps Times did in spelling out his heroism so I’ll let it stand on its own.
(note that the article was written before the award became official, which is why he is refered to as nominee)
He may not think he deserves the award but as far as I am concerned he’s a much better man than I.
3 Responses to “Marine To Be Awarded Medal Of Honor”
Thank You Sargent Dakota Meyer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4_n1mH83VA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQL_EQi3M3o&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tnDLHNLKHs
For Six Hours the dead Marines called the Army for heavy weapons support and for Six Hours it was denied. Clearly their careers where on their minds for fear of violating a general, and admittedly vague, Army directive.
However this young Marine had to break Direct Orders from his dieing Marine officer to come to their aid, save whom he could and even return time and again to carry out the bodies of the dead, always under heavy enemy fire. He refused to leave them behind even against orders. His “career” didn’t mean jack at that point.
Three “letters” of reprimand were given to the Army Officers whom consistently refused to help the Marines. The Marines were trapped and fought to the death without any United States Army support. With the help of some Afghan soldiers, Dakota Meyer did not leave his own behind, including the dead Afghan soldiers whom died with his Marines.
Three Letters of Reprimand.
Seems like “letters of Reprimand” would have been all they would have gotten anyway, had they went ahead and violated the vague order by helping the Marines, and Afghan soldiers locked in combat together.
So who taught these dumb-arses how to be Military Officers anyway?
They might even need a refresher on how to be an American. I’m Sure Dakota Meyer can teach them along with the rest of the “Career Worrisome” Military Officers that might still be out there.
Semper Fidelis transcends career.
thanks Allen, for this. Good insights about what is honor and what is not honor in the military.