Posted on 05/29/2017 1:32:16 PM PDT by bobsunshine
After placing a wreath at the Tomb of The Unknown, and delivering a Memorial Day speech, President Donald Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence walked to place flowers on the headstone of First Lieutenant Robert Kelly -son of DHS Secretary General John Kelly- who was killed in Afghanistan in 2010.
Along the route through section #60 (reserved for Iraq and Afghanistan conflict) the President and Vice-President met with families of the fallen, our nation’s finest.
Obviously, many were overwhelmed and emotional as President Trump and VP Pence listened to them talk about their sons, daughters, spouses, moms and dads.
So were Mr/Mrs KahnMan there, with copies of the Constitution in Arabic?
Very good!
Winning.
I served for over 20 years and attended a lot of funerals unfortunately. But the most moved I ever was was when a rehabbed gymnasium at Fort Lewis Washington was rededicated and named the Wilson Fitness Center.
I had no idea who Wilson was until they read the following:
Citation:
1st Lt. Benjamin Wilson distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. Company I was committed to attack and secure commanding terrain stubbornly defended by a numerically superior hostile force enplaced in well-fortified positions. When the spearheading element was pinned down by withering hostile fire, he dashed forward and, firing his rifle and throwing grenades, neutralized the position denying the advance and killed 4 enemy soldiers manning submachineguns. After the assault platoon moved up, occupied the position, and a base of fire was established, he led a bayonet attack which reduced the objective and killed approximately 27 hostile soldiers. While friendly forces were consolidating the newly won gain, the enemy launched a counterattack and 1st Lt. Wilson, realizing the imminent threat of being overrun, made a determined lone-man charge, killing 7 and wounding 2 of the enemy, and routing the remainder in disorder. After the position was organized, he led an assault carrying to approximately 15 yards of the final objective, when enemy fire halted the advance. He ordered the platoon to withdraw and, although painfully wounded in this action, remained to provide covering fire. During an ensuing counterattack, the commanding officer and 1st Platoon leader became casualties. Unhesitatingly, 1st Lt. Wilson charged the enemy ranks and fought valiantly, killing 3 enemy soldiers with his rifle before it was wrested from his hands, and annihilating 4 others with his entrenching tool. His courageous delaying action enabled his comrades to reorganize and effect an orderly withdrawal. While directing evacuation of the wounded, he suffered a second wound, but elected to remain on the position until assured that all of the men had reached safety. 1st Lt. Wilson’s sustained valor and intrepid actions reflect utmost credit upon himself and uphold the honored traditions of the military service.
When you look at the special notice given to today’s members, they earn it. But I never heard of anyone doing something like this.
His wife was at the dedication and she graciously shook my hand. I was speechless.
rwood
I’m so proud of my country and our President.....today especially. Thanks to all that have given their lives in service to our country.......;(
Emotional video at the site.
President Trump and Vice President Pence are so compassionate to the military and military families but are constantly beat-up by the heartless left. God Bless them!
I’ll second that. Good thoughts...
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The President obviously cares about Americans.
Trump and Pence are good men. We are so blessed to have them as our elected leaders!
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