FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: SP4 Daniel Fernandez ~ August 31, 2009

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Hall of Heroes ~

Daniel Fernandez

Story from this website.

           

Daniel Fernandez (June 30, 1944–February 18, 1966) recipient of the Medal of Honor. He was the first Mexican American to receive that honor during the war in Vietnam.

Fernandez was awarded the United States' highest military decoration for valor in combat for his actions in Hau Nghia Province, Republic of Vietnam in February 1966 — throwing himself on a live grenade, he sacrificed his life to save lives of the soldiers around him.

His Medal of Honor Citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.

Sp4 Fernandez demonstrated indomitable courage when the patrol was ambushed by a Viet Cong rifle company and driven back by the intense enemy automatic weapons fire before it could evacuate an American soldier who had been wounded in the Viet Cong attack. Sp4 Fernandez, a sergeant and 2 other volunteers immediately fought their way through devastating fire and exploding grenades to reach the fallen soldier.

Upon reaching their fallen comrade the sergeant was struck in the knee by machine gun fire and immobilized. Sp4 Fernandez took charge, rallied the left flank of his patrol and began to assist in the recovery of the wounded sergeant. While first aid was being administered to the wounded man, a sudden increase in the accuracy and intensity of enemy fire forced the volunteer group to take cover.

As they did, an enemy grenade landed in the midst of the group, although some men did not see it. Realizing there was no time for the wounded sergeant or the other men to protect themselves from the grenade blast, Sp4 Fernandez vaulted over the wounded sergeant and threw himself on the grenade as it exploded, saving the lives of his 4 comrades at the sacrifice of his life.

Sp4 Fernandez' profound concern for his fellow soldiers, at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country.

Thank you sir, for your service and sacrifice for our country!

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[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

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God Bless Our Republic

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up

[SandRat]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Please note: The author of the Hall of Heroes is StarCMC.
Please thank her for today’s thread.

Hall of Heroes: SP4 Daniel Fernandez

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[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[LuvFreeRepublic]

hello Canteen fans. Hope all is well with you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[LuvFreeRepublic]

Hey Mr. Favorite Rat. I read it was your anniversary a short while back (I think). While I was disappointed to discover there is a Mrs. Rat, I must say CONGRATULATIONS......and best wishes for many, many more.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in a dead heat for 1st....Nana Hope and Sand!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And right behind....Hawaii!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top 4....LFR!!

[LuvFreeRepublic]

It is an honor and a privilege to round out the top 4. Thank you Kathy in Alaska.

[LuvFreeRepublic]

Thanks for the thread StarCMC. Such a young hero. Thank you SP4 Fernandez.

[Kathy in Alaska]

From Xerox ~ Let's Say Thanks to our Troops

Simple. Easy. Involve your kids.
We can each send thanks every single day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge. Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
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~Tribute to Our Troops~

[Kathy in Alaska]

How's the toad today, Sand....feeling better?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Aloha, Hawaii....how is your son? Pounds lighter? Did you conduct chef school this weekend? Fishing with the kidlets?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello there, AZ...did you have a nice day? Get some rest?

Thank you for the red, white, and blue tribute.

[BIGLOOK]

He was supposed to be here today but has car problems to resolve before tonight when he heads back the Leeward side.

As to his culinary skills, he has enough but has fallen to the misguided concept of democracy in the kitchen in his household. The old adage "too many cooks spoil the broth' is a truism.