I’m sorry my friend, but I must correct you. These two Hero’s were way above Average Americans. Too bad as contractors they aren’t eligible for the Medal of Honor.
The full and proper title of said award is "The Congressional Medal of Honor", is it not? This indicates that Congress can award such an honor under unusual circumstances (such as seems to apply here) to whoever it sees fit to, 'contractor' status or not. The real question would be, does Congress have the will to do so...
the infowarrior