President George W. Bush places his hand on the shoulder of 11-year-old David Smith after he presented the young man with the Medal of Honor, awarded his father, Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith, posthumously Monday during ceremonies at the White House. Joining David on stage are his step-sister Jessica and his mother, Birgit Smith.White House photo by Eric Draper
David Smith, 11-year-old son of Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith, holds his father's Medal of Honor, awarded Monday, April 4, 2005, posthumously by President Bush during ceremonies at the White House. Looking on are Smith's wife, Birgit, and step-daughter Jessica.White House photo by Paul Morse
Young David Smith holds his father's Medal of Honor -- presented by President Bush -- as he looks to his mother, Birgit Smith, during ceremonies Monday, April 4, 2005, at the White House. Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith, was mortally wounded while saving other members of his task force during Operation Iraqi Freedom.White House photo by Paul Morse
