Posted on 07/12/2011 4:22:18 PM PDT by SandRat
That would be like Amy Winehouse giving an award for sobriety.
That would be like Amy Winehouse giving an award for sobriety.
Hooah!
I’m surprised it didn’t burn his fingers when he touched it!
A hearty salute to this young, brave man.
Thank you.
Too bad the award was given to the Soldier by a Radical Socialist. I wouldn’t that filthy persons contamination on it.
My guess is Obama thought Sgt. 1st Class Leroy A. Petry was a Medal of Honor “Winner”.
BO, a useless POS and an American traitor.
Congrats to Sgt 1st Call Petry.
Well done, Ranger and thank you. You are an inspiration to us all.
I hope that at some time he can have the medal re-awarded by someone who is really President and not a marxist usurping POS.
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, March 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of Congress the Medal of Honor to
Staff Sergeant Leroy A. Petry
United States Army
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty:
Staff Sergeant Leroy A. Petry distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action with an armed enemy in the vicinity of Paktya Province, Afghanistan, on May 26, 2008. As a Weapons Squad Leader with D Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Staff Sergeant Petry moved to clear the courtyard of a house that potentially contained high-value combatants. While crossing the courtyard, Staff Sergeant Petry and another Ranger were engaged and wounded by automatic weapons fire from enemy fighters. Still under enemy fire, and wounded in both legs, Staff Sergeant Petry led the other Ranger to cover. He then reported the situation and engaged the enemy with a hand grenade, providing suppression as another Ranger moved to his position. The enemy quickly responded by maneuvering closer and throwing grenades. The first grenade explosion knocked his two fellow Rangers to the ground and wounded both with shrapnel. A second grenade then landed only a few feet away from them. Instantly realizing the danger, Staff Sergeant Petry, unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his safety, deliberately and selflessly moved forward, picked up the grenade, and in an effort to clear the immediate threat, threw the grenade away from his fellow Rangers. As he was releasing the grenade it detonated, amputating his right hand at the wrist and further injuring him with multiple shrapnel wounds. Although picking up and throwing the live grenade grievously wounded Staff Sergeant Petry, his gallant act undeniably saved his fellow Rangers from being severely wounded or killed. Despite the severity of his wounds, Staff Sergeant Petry continued to maintain the presence of mind to place a tourniquet on his right wrist before communicating the situation by radio in order to coordinate support for himself and his fellow wounded Rangers. Staff Sergeant Petry’s extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service, and reflect great credit upon himself, 75th Ranger Regiment, and the United States Army.
Is it me or why does it seem to cheapen any award presented by that fraud in the WH.
Awesome for the Ranger, but I friggin HATE the title! This Ranger earned it and Bam was simply in office to perform the ceremony!
My God, the difference in personal integrity between the two is staggering.
So, Obama didn't award this man - Congress did and Obama, with horror in his heart, had to present it.
At least Obummer pronounced “Ranger” correctly. I wonder how many times he practiced it?
I can tell you with absolute surety, that were I to receive this medal, neither I nor any any member of my family would participate in any ceremony orchestrated by this adminstration.
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