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Warship honoring Marine christened at Maine shipyard
Fox News ^
| 31 Oct 2015
Posted on 10/31/2015 4:50:47 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT
The mother of Sgt. Rafael Peralta asked God to bless the ship named for her son and keep the crew safe before smashing a bottle of Champagne on the ship's bow Saturday.
Peralta, who pulled a grenade against his body to protect his fellow Marines during close combat with insurgents in Fallujah, Iraq, on Nov. 15, 2004, is believed to be the first serviceman born in Mexico to have a naval warship named in his honor.
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TOPICS: History; Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: usmc
"But in a larger sense, we can not dedicate — we can not consecrate — we can not hallow — this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but can never forget what they did here."
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posted on
10/31/2015 4:50:47 PM PDT
by
DUMBGRUNT
To: DUMBGRUNT
I believe I recall reading about this man in the excellent book “No Greater Glory” about the battle for Fallujah.
RIP.
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posted on
10/31/2015 5:26:01 PM PDT
by
rlmorel
("National success by the Democratic Party equals irretrievable ruin." Ulysses S. Grant)
To: DUMBGRUNT
Denied MOH because there was some doubt he was conscious...
Because the unconscious often scoop up live grenades and shield their buddies from the blast as a gallant dieing act...
SecDef should correct and award Sgt Peralta the MOH...Perhaps a Pres Cruz or Trump could correct this injustice...
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posted on
10/31/2015 5:26:15 PM PDT
by
elteemike
(Light travels faster than sound...That's why so many people appear bright until you hear them speak!)
To: DUMBGRUNT
I remember when the MOH was declined. I’m glad he is being honored this way.
To: elteemike
Denied MOH because there was some doubt he was conscious... Because the unconscious often scoop up live grenades and shield their buddies from the blast as a gallant dieing act... What?!
Obama is a disgrace to the human race.
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posted on
10/31/2015 5:32:26 PM PDT
by
Talisker
(One who commands, must obey.)
To: elteemike
At least it would be more of an honour if it comes from someone other than Obama.
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posted on
10/31/2015 6:38:15 PM PDT
by
Hieronymus
( (It is terrible to contemplate how few politicians are hanged. --G. K. Chesterton))
To: Talisker
The incident took place during the first term of President George W Bush, that administration had a full four years to honor the marine.
Not sure you can blame Obama for this.
To: PotatoHeadMick
The incident took place during the first term of President George W Bush, that administration had a full four years to honor the marine. Not sure you can blame Obama for this. Then Bush is a disgrace.
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posted on
10/31/2015 7:51:21 PM PDT
by
Talisker
(One who commands, must obey.)
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