a fan wrote: ↑Wed Jun 26, 2019 4:20 pmI despise Trump. But if he awarded me a medal, the I'd be honored to let him hand it to me/pin it on me/whatever. I'd be blown away by the honor.cradleandshoot wrote: ↑Wed Jun 26, 2019 11:20 am The MOH process involves a long and complex chain of command jump thru hoops sort of deal. Here in Upstate NY Staff Sgt Bellavia's heroism has been known for many years. The last step in the process is approval by the POTUS. This time around it was Trumps turn for the photo op. I am certain that if it had been HRC awarding him the medal there would be many people on the other side with the same sentiments. IMO whomever the POTUS is awarding the medal it should not take away from the bravery of this soldier.
Respect the office, not the man. This goes for visits to the White House, too. I'd accept an invitation without hesitation, and be proud to shake Trump's hand.
Read the story, and watched the ceremony. Amazing. Can't imagine being in that situation, let alone having to react to it.cradleandshoot wrote: ↑Wed Jun 26, 2019 11:20 am If you have not read the citation of why the Staff Sgt was awarded the medal it is worth reading. It does not glamorize war. It tells the story of uncommon valor and a soldiers love for his men.
Saving you from yourself, I will say you are fortunate never to have been made such an award. You'll thank me some day.