Saturday, May 24, 2008

Pa. Soldier Who Jumped on Grenade to Receive Posthumous Medal of Honor

"WASHINGTON — The White House announced Friday that a Pennsylvania soldier who jumped on top of a grenade in Iraq and saved the lives of his comrades will posthumously receive the Medal of Honor.

The nation's highest military honor will be given to 19-year-old Army Pfc. Ross McGinnis of Knox, Pa., on June 2.

McGinnis "distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism," said White House deputy press secretary Tony Fratto."Full Story

Not much to say,just rembember what this weekend is realy about.

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