Former Marine Dakota Meyer awarded Medal of Honor

[Johnfromokc]

The Marine Corps rarely gives out the MOH, and the ones they do are usually awarded posthumously.

This is a high honor indeed - I have to admit it makes this former Marine proud to see this young Marine recognized. Valor and humility at its finest.

Semper Fi Brother!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3dHHKx_R4k

 

[Darrell]

That is a soldier. HOOAH!

I found this little bit on his Wiki page:

Meyer was awarded the Medal of Honor in a ceremony on September 15.[SUP][10][/SUP][SUP][1][/SUP] Meyer requested to meet President Obama during the review for the ceremony, and the two ended up sharing beers together at the White House. Meyer also insisted that when he was honored, simultaneous commemorative services should be held at other associated locations to honor the memory of his colleagues who died or were mortally wounded during the ambush and his rescue attempts.[SUP][11][/SUP]