Medal of Honor Ceremony For 24 Army Veterans
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- March 18, 2014 - President Barack Obama awarded 24 Army veterans with the Medal of Honor in White House ceremony. Each of these Soldiers' bravery was previously recognized by award of the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation's second highest award, which was upgraded to the Medal of Honor.
Congressional review and the 2002 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) prompted a review of Jewish American and Hispanic American veteran war records from WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. During the review, records of several Soldiers of neither Jewish nor Hispanic descent were found to display criteria worthy of the Medal of Honor. The 2002 NDAA was amended to allow these Soldiers to be honored with the upgrade in addition to the Jewish and Hispanic American Soldiers.
The ceremony recognized these 24 men for their gallantry, intrepidity and heroism above and beyond the call of duty.
Living Veterans (Vietnam War) Honored:
Specialist Four Santiago J. Erevia
Staff Sergeant Melvin Morris
Sergeant First Class Jose Rodela
Veterans Honored Posthumously:
World War II Veterans
Private Pedro Cano
Private Joe Gandara
Private First Class Salvador J. Lara
Sergeant William F. Leonard
Staff Sergeant Manuel V. Mendoza
Sergeant Alfred B. Nietzel
First Lieutenant Donald K. Schwab
Korean War Veterans
Corporal Joe R. Baldonado
Corporal Victor H. Espinoza
Sergeant Eduardo C. Gomez
Private First Class Leonard M. Kravitz
Master Sergeant Juan E. Negron
Master Sergeant Mike C. Pena
Private Demensio Rivera
Private Miguel A. Vera
Sergeant Jack Weinstein
Vietnam War Veterans
Sergeant Candelario Garcia
Specialist Four Leonard L. Alvarado
Staff Sergeant Felix M. Conde-Falcon
Specialist Four Ardie R. Copas
Specialist Four Jesus S. Duran
Video courtesy of U.S. Army
Office of the Chief of Public Affairs
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I'm just a civilian but I have the highest respect for the men and women in military...Thanx guys for keeping us free
Real American Heroes
@Michael Nichelson you and people like you are the reason our country is free
An African American Green Beret, in the 1960s, is an honor in itself! Congratulations, SFC Morris! Justice is finally served! You deserve the Medal of Honor! 🙏🏽🙏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👊🏽👊🏽
There is a new video out interviewing him. You should search it. It’s great! What a man and during those times in US! His brother served too. He fought with MacVSog too!!
SFC Morris congratulation. I'm so honored to have served with you and and see you honored on You Tube.
I could not be more proud to have had this eloquent, distinguished man serving as President of the United States.
Heroism knows no race, no boundaries. My family has proudly served our country for 150+ years and I continue that service today with Civil Air Patrol. I see no reason why anyone should be passed over for a military decoration just because of the color of their skin, it is immoral unfair and frankly irrelevant! As a country we must always show unwavering support to our veterans regardless of our personal feelings, we owe them that much. All these brave and courageous soldiers served with honor, bravery, and valor and for that I'm extraordinarily grateful, as are all Americans, whether they have served our country or not!
Thank god these brave warriors were recognized for their acton in time of war, wear those medals proudly you are representing all veterans, congrats, from a retired U.S. disabled veteran, HOOAH.
Jose Rodela kept his head down during the whole citation. Even decades after he retired, he's still a soldier.
Our family
I'm not an American, but the accounts of the bravery of these armed forces personnel brought tears to my eyes and made me feel very humble. Regards from a British Civvie
It's really cool to see these old guys in their uniforms. I'd imagine it's a great honor to wear it again, especially under such an amazing circumstance.
I almost couldnt believe what I just heard... Listen from 14:40.. This men are not heroes, they are LEGENDS!!
Lenny Kravitz, musician, is named after his uncle pvt first class Leonard Kravitz. Didn't know that, really cool
My great uncle has the Medal of honor during Korean war. he saved his friends from danger. his name is Charles George.
That is incredible..much respect to Pfc Charles George 👏 🙌
@@zacharypeery4082 thank you brotha
These men make me proud to be American. They make me prouder to have served. I didn't do much, but I'm still glad I can hold my head high. My family has a long tradition of military service, dating back to the American Revolution. I recently discovered that I had several ancestors and distant relatives who served in WWI and Vietnam. Before that, I was under the impression that those were the only two wars my family wasn't represented in.
Four of my great uncles fought in Korea, along with my grandpa. My great uncles were Puerto Rican. Three of them served with the 65th Infantry Regiment and two of them were present at the Chosin Reservoir and covered the Marines' withdrawal to Hungnam. My grandpa was a Marine and never talked about it. But his story is for another place because he wasn't Puerto Rican.
IS GREAT TO SEE THE UNSUNG HEROES GETTING RECOGNIZED, LET'S PRAY THAT ONE DAY MORE OF THEM GET RECOGNIZED.
you ever wanna see some real heroes. these men are it.. they r the real heroes. our kids and newer generation should know about them.
Thank You All, for your incredible service to your fellow soldiers and our country.
1. Congratulations to these deserving US Citizen Soldiers. 2. What is amazing is the number of inappropriate of vile comments being made here when US Citizens should celebrate the bravery of these humble service-persons. The same persons that defended your right of free speech (at considerable cost) thereby enabling some to publicly confirm to us all that they are in fact bigoted morons to the bone.
SO HAVE SOME RESPECT !! Listen to the text of the Presidents speech and celebrate that finally these people have been recognized. Keep your cheap politics for the voting Booth ! God Bless America.
NIGEL MCQUINLA
Let us pray it doesn't take another 60 years to recognize more heroes.
Thank you president O'Bama and congress for doing the right thing and recognizing these brave Americans for their heroism while they served in our armed forces! All these men are deserving of this award and our deepest of gratitude for their service, courage and sacrifice! Well done! and Thank You and God Bless!
My great uncle Charles George was in the korean war and he killed he was awarded the Medal of honor. look up of my Great Uncle Charles George. He's the Medal Of Honor recipient.
As much as I disagree with Obama, this was one of the few times he did the right thing.
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OH SHUT THE HELL UP! America doesn't need evil like you, you're a disgrace citizen.
+Allison Hunt You do no service to Col. Mecham by speaking on his behalf. He would roll in his grave if he could hear you. Shut up.
+Allison Hunt Listening to these citations, I think these guys more than earned their medals. However, I do think that the only female MOH award, Dr. Mary Walker in the Civil War, was nothing but shameless pandering to political correctness. I don't think she was even in combat, or a full member of the armed services. Her medal was presented in an attempt to " buy her off" when she was demanding some other military benefit, an award of military rank or pension, I believe. Walker's medal was later rescinded, along with many others by a review board, but later reinstated during the Carter administration after lobbying from a female descendant. As far as any Jews not being worthy of the MOH, there was a sergeant who died after ordering his men to retreat while holding of the enemy with a machine gun during the Korean War. By all accounts, he was liked and respected by his men. He was only recently awarded the MOH after a review board reexamined his case. ( Sorry, I don't remember his name ) As far as I'm concerned, this delay really DOES show anti Semitism. Also, I don't know what your problem with Jews is, but I suggest you get over it " I will bless them that blesses thee, and curse them that curses thee " ( Jews, the descendants of Abraham ) Genesis Chapter 12, verse 3
+Allison Hunt I doubt very seriously that anyone was given a combat award without a witness.
+Allison Hunt Were did you get this "stated goal of destruction " crap. Give me a source. Also, you don't think Muslims are trying to destroy Western culture ? Bet you've got no problem with them though, right ?
The stories from these wars are just insane, what these guys did.
Respect
This was awesome!
1st Division special forces in combat, amazing resumes these heroes have. god bless them.
Amen God bless our brave veterans we thank u for ur service ur all heros in my eyes and one reason that makes me proud to be a fellow American with great allies who we also appreciate more than they know 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
We always wait so damn long to present the medal to deserving hero’s. I spent over 21 years in the army and it makes me sick to see such a delay.
Joe Rodela; the only MoH recipient to represent Corpus Christi, Texas.
Sgt Jack Weinstein
Growing up in the 90's we were teenagers who thought we the toughest around. Never really knew the extend of the TRUE badasseray of the old man that visiting our at times home when my friends, and I would walk in. My mom & stepdad didn't really mention much about his times in the Service. Even less about his war experiences. Of course we did very much respect him as our elder, man, and Grandfather. However, as an adult I can look back in a whole new respect, honor, love, and pride of a true American Hero.. 🥊💙
These Man Are Courageous... Both Dead and Living!..
Thank you mister President
Real American heros.
Such hatred from some of these comments. If this country was fair and equal as we wish it could be- these men would've got their due long ago.
It's for the military members actions not for the government that put them in the position to be brave. Every person who expresses their dislike for the government or military they maybe executed for their statements if their government forces had lost.
That's why we serve so that people in this country can express their opinions and values. We cannot govern nor suppress what we may or may not poor taste. We only serve so that they may express freely without consequence.
Troops landing at Utah Beach had a relatively easy landing, due in part to this successful assault. Colonel Robert Sink, the commander of the 506th PIR, recommended Winters for the Medal of Honor, but the award was downgraded to the Distinguished Service Cross due to the policy of only one Medal of Honor awarded per division, which was awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Robert G. Cole.
Award the Medal of Honor to Major Richard D Winters, Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment.
Very emotional ceremony.
My MSG the Special Forces Jose Rodela
Impressive valor
Awesome. Glad to see it. Airborne all the way!!
HEROIC .😊
Long deserved!!😭😭
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Humble Heroes.
I’m So Proud Of 44th Pres Obama! He Did Alot Of Paying Tribute To Warriors Who Defended Our Country And Later Receiving Their Recognition Though Past Due, They Served Their Country Well!!
هولاء الاساس في الخبره العسكريه واذ تحدث اذكر شي واحد فيهم مايوجد فيكم الخبره
Good Job Obama.
The SAIC for Obama’s protection is Vic Erevia (I wonder if they are related?). Thank you both for your services to this beautiful country! ❤️🇺🇸💪💙
So as Drumpf moves ever forward- remember why his grandfather changed his name and think on the way he steers the politics he avows today.
I am pretty sure you never severed so leave the country idiot
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fuck i love America
Thank you Obama for honoring our heros
yup
36:01 The future Sergeant Major of the Army.
Any man who robs another man of his due merit is not a man, but a snake. A spineless, gutter snake.
Why were these hero's not honoured before? Is it because 1 of them were Lenny Kravitiz uncle is that why they finally got recognition for what they did.
They were all originally awarded the Army's 2nd highest award (The Distinguished Service Cross), Congress mandated a review years before this to make sure nobody was overlooked due to race, religion, etc.
So they were honored before because to earn a Distinguished Service Cross is not easy by any means
Funny how most men were of South American decent...
John Texas thanks so much John Texas I appreciate your kind words in behalf of my uncle Jose Sostre Rodriguez I never met but my father always remind me of valor serving the United States Army he will show how close he was to his older brother my uncle Jose of how he really was nothing short of Gallant bravery although he was a small stature of a man just only measuring 5-7" when he was sent to Korea my father tells me he was like a celebrity in the small town of Vega Baja lake's Puerto Rico with his Army issue uniform my father tells and others Remember his smile happy and ready to go and serve his country call so thank you for your thoughts and gestures I'm Puerto Rican but God knows how much it was bestowed on me for my father family to protect and answer the call when our nation USA ask to give it our all in the name of freedom for all God bless you and your loved ones sir I'm pretty sure my Uncle Jose who I never had the chance meet or go to his place of rest to visit for his body was never found is upstairs with many more who served saving the most beautiful flag the United States of America sincerely Cristobal Sostre
And Trump doesn't want them.
Thankful so much for honor of these men and as well as the women who served for the country. If I were president ,
Instead of presentation seconds when grabbed around the neck and frightened,
I would go so far as to say these words ,,
( Being the President of These United States, I present this award to you for your service, heroism , gallantry ) and other stuff instead of unknowingly ,
unexpectedly have someone put something around your neck !!@!!!!!
WITHOUT ANY SYMPTOMS OF DOUBT, OBAMA CORRECTED MANY PAST WRONGS, DID MANY GREAT THINGS AND PROMOTED THE GREAT AMERICAN VALUES....
My ex-brother in law Joe Rodela
Typical Obama Grandstanding. Each one deserved their own ceremony, not this rush job.
G'day mate, toss off!
They got their just due nonetheless
@@lawrencebenavente5223 If that's Australian for *"GET FUCKED!",* All I can say BRAVO! Mate! BRAVISSIMO!
There’s nothing quite like a nice warm cup of revisionist history and heroism, ala our first Gay President.