National Medal of Honor Day March 25th

[shanneba]

National Medal of Honor Day was established by Congress to “foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor Recipients.” The first National Medal of Honor Day was celebrated on March 25, 1991. March 25th was chosen because it was on that date in 1863 that the first Medals of Honor were presented to six members of Andrews’ Raiders.

See the recipients and read their stories- Many have video of the presentation.

Congressional Medal of Honor Society | Official Website

www.cmohs.org

I met this one at the NRA convention a few years ago-

Sammy Lee Davis | Vietnam War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient

U.S. Army Private First Class Sammy Lee Davis was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the Vietnam War.

www.cmohs.org

If you ever visit Indianapolis, check out the Medal of Honor Memorial

Medal of Honor Memorial – Indiana War Memorials Foundation

www.indianawarmemorials.org

 

[Warrior9(Ret)]

 

[Warrior9(Ret)]

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Just opened this week. I’ve met several Medal of Honor recipients over my 29 years in the Army. All of them were very approachable and friendly

 

[powerboatr]

yep we are looking at making the 3 hr drive over to see it

 

[Warrior9(Ret)]

yep we are looking at making the 3 hr drive over to see it

We are going to watch the Rangers play against the Dodgers next month and we plan to go to the museum as well

 

[BarryinIN]

I like Jeff Cooper's idea that living MoH recipients shouldn't have to pay income tax for the remainder of their lives.
Maybe in the current administration that has a chance?

 

[Warrior9(Ret)]

I like Jeff Cooper's idea that living MoH recipients shouldn't have to pay income tax for the remainder of their lives.
Maybe in the current administration that has a chance?

Totally agree

 

[BarryinIN]

I like Jeff Cooper's idea that living MoH recipients shouldn't have to pay income tax for the remainder of their lives.
Maybe in the current administration that has a chance?

I mentioned this to some friends that day, and got my bubble burst. All we would need is the right administration and Congress, and all their buddies would get MoHs while the deserving got passed over.

I had to admit they had a point. Attach some monetary value to something, and the process suddenly gets altered.

 

[shanneba]

Here is Sammy Davis's story in his own words
Worth the 12 minutes to watch-