Posted on 05/31/2011 7:02:38 PM PDT by Steve495
Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Arthur Petry is someone you should know. Petry will be awarded the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions in Afghanistan on May 26, 2008 just more than three years ago when he lost his right hand and suffered shrapnel wounds after he tossed a live grenade away from himself to protect platoon members during combat operations.
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Wow! That is a hero!
A truly courageous warrior! What an example of bravery and selfless service. God bless him and his family.
Mere words of praise are not adequate to honor the deeds of these men.
OUTSTANDING Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Arthur Petry!
Rangers lead the way!!
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