The Medal of Honor is not bestowed via petition and it’s not the Oscar. As far as I know, he did nothing to warrant the award of the Medal of Honor. That is not to say that his deeds and accomplishments were not noteworthy and he was, after all, decorated for valor on numerous occasions. Good for the Governor, but the people circulating this petition are showing their ignorance.
I’m sorry. Cris Kyle performed sterling service through several tours in Iraq. People can dredge up all the character flaws they want, that does not detract from the fact that he did his job, did it well, and likely hundreds of American servicemen are alive because of him. But for all that, Medal of Honor for what?
One does not receive the Medal of Honor from a popularity contest.
I have to think Chris Kyle would be embarrassed at the suggestion he should be awarded one.
The day fit perfectly. I just got home from seeing the movie and discovered this thread.
Thank God I’m Texan! Best state in the Union. Glad we are honoring this fine hero.
Special Operations warriors are funny about medals. If their own people who were on the ground with them don’t put them in for the medals, they simply don’t worry about them. While the MOH is an honor, of course, these warriors don’t push for medals.