[Wneighbor]

We grow 'em good down here huh?

Not to sound trite. Everyone serving in all the military are deserving of such respect and honor. Just can't help cheering one of our own. It's that attitude thing - ya know! :-D

[Ramius]

I would agree that all who serve are worthy of honor. It's just that I see the Navy Cross as a special case. They don't give those away easily or trivially. In many cases, it's like a CMOH that you didn't have to die to get.

I got trained early to look out for CMOH and Navy Crosses on the ribbon boards of people I met in uniform. Everybody (from Admirals and Generals on down) is required to salute someone wearing a CMOH, but I would salute a Navy Cross just the same. IMHO.