I am honestly overwhelmed with the strength of the emotion which I feel on this day. Forty years of knowing that this day should be and wondering if it ever would be. I can honestly say that while I am pleased as punch that my father will be receiving this medal I am no more proud of him today than I have been for every day. You see I always knew this was the reality of who he was. The exciting thing for me is not that he is receiving the medal but that everyone else is now being given a chance to know my father as I have always known him. Honor is not something which will come to him because of a medal hung around his neck but honor is something which is part of him and because of that he will have the medal hung around his neck.
And the exciting news is that there are many young men and women serving our country who are made of the same metal and their sons and daughters have every right to be as proud of their parents for their service in Iraq as I am for my father's service in Vietnam.
On a special note to a good friend. ALOHA - Your concern and support for many years has not been forgotten. Thank you.
Interesting note is the medal of honor will be presented to my father on February 26, 2007. This is five years to the day when he and my mother dined at the White House and attended a special screening of the film "We Were Soldiers" with President Bush.
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You're MOST welcome, mdcrandall ..'Son of Snake'..!!!
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Congratulations to your dad......one hell of a man, one hell of an American. You're justifiably proud.
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Sept 2004 - HAL G. MOORE: The Legacy & Lessons and of a American Warrior
http://www.ArmchairGeneral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14752
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My father flew B-29 missions out of Guam during WW2. As one of 10 children we were always so very proud of his tremendous patriotism and honorable service.
He became commander of an American Legion Post down in Milwaukee back in the late sixties, and we practically grew up there. We were surrounded by great men who served during WW2, Korea, and Vietnam. We were in awe then, and continue to be in awe of all who serve today.
Thank your father for us as well. A recognition well deserved.
Wow. Cool news.
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Congratulations & God's blessing on you and your family.