[Iron Eagle]

I never saw this on Free republic.

My father was there in the Rose Garden when Mr. Casamento received the Medal of Honor. My dad worked tirelessly for his cause after being alerted to it by my brother who saw a small story about his protect in DC in 1979.

I was present when my dad received a small box in the mail from Mr. Casamento’s widow. In the box was a note that simply said, “Tony wanted you to have this.” It was the medal of honor.

My dad and the Marine Corps league proudly displayed the medal for a year, before my father insisted that it be returned to his daughters.

Semper Fi — from my father — a former Marine and WWII vet. My dad did in less than 1 year, what no politician or other group could do for 38 years — he helped Tony get the recognition he earned in blood for his country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon/evening, Iron Eagle. WOW!! Thanks for sharing this great personal story.
First your Dad working for Mr Casamento to get the Medal of Honor, and then RECEIVING the actual medal!!
Double WOW!!

We thank your Dad for his service to our country.