Every Living Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2020
- The Medal of Honor is the United States of America's highest and most-prestigious personal military decoration that may be awarded to recognize U.S. military service members who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor.
As of September 11th, 2020 - there have been 3507 recipients. 69 of these heroes are still alive.
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these are the people i tell my son to admire not an actor or crap
very true, the only small error I saw was with ty carter, both Romesha and Carter received the MoH for their actions at Outpost Keating
The medal is literally the satanic symbol.
@@michaelmccaffrey2731 im sorry for what happened to you as a child.. also stop eating tide pods
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The Infantrymen’s Arrogance:
"Infantrymen have a pride and arrogance that most Americans don’t understand and don’t like. Even soldiers who aren’t infantrymen don’t understand. The pride doesn’t exist because we have a job that’s physically impressive. It certainly doesn’t exist because it takes a higher level of intelligence to perform our duties. It’s sad and I hate to admit it, but any college student or high school grad can physically do what we do. It’s not THAT demanding and doesn’t take a physical anomaly. Nobody will ever be able to compare us to professional athletes or fitness models. And it doesn’t take a very high IQ to read off serial numbers, pack bags according to a packing list, or know that incoming bullets have the right of way.
The pride of the infantryman comes not from knowing that he’s doing a job that others can’t, but that he’s doing a job that others simply won’t.
Many infantrymen haven’t seen a lot of combat. While that may sound ideal to the civilian or non-infantry soldier, it pains the grunt. We signed up to spit in the face of danger. To walk the line between life and death and live to do it again - or not. To come to terms with our own mortality and let others try to take our life instead of yours. We have raised our hands and said, “Take me, America. I am willing to kill for you. I am willing to sacrifice my limbs for you. I will come back to America scarred and disfigured for you. I will be the first to die for you.”
That’s why the infantryman carries himself with pride and arrogance. He’s aware that America has lost respect for him. To many he’s a bloodthirsty animal. To others he’s too uneducated and stupid to get a regular job or go to college. Only he knows the truth. While there are few in America who claim to have respect for him, the infantryman returns from war with less fanfare than a first down in a high school football game. Yes, people hang up their “Support Our Troops” ribbons and on occasion thank us for our service. But in their eyes the infantryman can detect pity and shame; not respect. CONSIDER THIS: HOW EXCITED WOULD YOU BE TO MEET THE AVERAGE INFANTRYMEN? NOW COMPARE that with how excited you’d be to meet a famous actor or professional sports player and you will find that you, too, are guilty of placing the WRONG PEOPLE ON A PEDESTAL. You wouldn’t be able to tell me how many soldiers died in the war last month, but you’d damn sure be able to tell me if one of the actors from Twilight died.
Yet the infantryman doesn’t complain about that. He continues to do his job; to volunteer his life for you, all while being paid less in four years than Tom Brady makes in one game.
It’s a job most Americans don’t understand, don’t envy, and don’t respect. THAT IS WHY WE HAVE PRIDE FOR THE INFANTRY!"
God Bless America 🙏
📢 American Pride World Fking Wide Hooah!!!!!!!!!!!777
Many of these give the feeling of "I don't want to be here, but here I stand."
Perfect description
You can't beat gramma who fought the nazis, therefore us Military try to repeat it's role in ww2, and being lured to project it's power in a world cop country payed by tax money, transform the us army from its origins in Switzerland like army to more likr a euro professional army, hope US became more concern About regional geopolitics with its continent.
ANY PATRIOT WILL TELL YOU, THE ONLY TRUE HEROES NEVER MADE IT BACK ALIVE, THERE IS NO EQUAL TO THAT SACRIFICE, I ACCEPT THIS AWARD FOR THEM ... PATRIOTISM, DEDICATION, EXCELLENCE, ESPRIT DE CORP, AND AN UNBENDING SPIRIT AND LOVE OF FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND NATION. GOD BLESS THEM, AND GOD BLESS AMERICA ...
Because, in their eyes, the real heroes are the brothers who never made it home.
Well yea, because the MoH isn’t exactly an award that is given for happy memories. While it’s the highest honor a Service Member can receive, it’s given for their actions on possibly the worst/scariest day of their lives.
I'm Proud to say I am the 3rd Great Nephew of Medal of Honor recipient Richard E. Byrd. It was the beginning of the aviation and patriotic legacy passed down to me. I hope to attend the Naval Academy in a few years.
Thank you for your uncle's service.
You wouldn’t have made it there on your own. Being related to someone who was awarded a MOH will open doors. But you’re always going to be riding coattails based on your “patriotic legacy.” So long as you understand that and are humble about it, I wish you all the luck in the world.
If not, don’t join. We have enough dirtbag officers to deal with already.
I've seen his grave at Arlington Cemetery. Such a decorated man.
Live up to his good name,
Don't try to "win" a MoH, just keep the people under your command alive and you'll be their hero. No one with a brain tries to "win" decorations people receive combat decorations for being in the wrong place at the wrong time but some how they get themselves and their battle buddies out of terrible situations against all odds.
courage is the ability to act when fear and terror are telling you to run...
Indeed sir
Damn right.
Well put
Some of these guys actually tell their stories on how they received the Medal Of Honor in interviews. You can find em on UA-cam, definitely worth the watch!
The fact, this video has no dislikes (as of right now) makes me proud to see people still have a sense of respect for these heroes that have protected our way of life through their acts of valor.
Americans of both parties have more trust in the military than the government (this means the federal gov, and the two parties), and by quite a margin. iirc.
@@MrJdmcd3 A true American Patriot (In my opinion) has no political party loyalty, but rather to his/her country.
2 people disliked now. :(
Why are you reading this 3 :(
@@David-qu5bn but at 1/~400 that means something like 800,000 citizens would feel the same (if the numbers extrapolate exactly, which they most likely don't).
This is fantastic. I would watch this for all 3507. God Bless the greatest fighting force in the world.
What makes all these men the greatest to walk the earth is they didn’t do it for the medal.
They did it for the men beside them and the people back home.
God bless America
God bless these men. God bless the men who didn’t make it home. God bless any member of the armed forces who earned a medal on the pyramid of honor. And God bless the troops out there right now fighting for us
God bless the widow. God bless the unknown soldier, the one who dug his own grave. God bless the wife of the man, out there ready to die for what's true and right.
@@williamwilson836 god bless all the US citizens out there, military or not, as a (mostly) friendly nation that our wishes for under the sky we're one family.
You do realize that it is literally the satanic symbol.
@@michaelmccaffrey2731 you’re a satanic symbol.
I had the privilege of meeting Sammy L Davis a few years ago. His story is incredible- and he's demeanor is saintly. A very humble and purehearted man
I had an opportunity to meet one of the gentleman on this list a couple years ago. He was an outstanding individual.
“ Never have so many owed so much to so few”. Winston Churchill.
Last year at a McDonalds in West Texas I happened to meet Gary Littrell MOH and had a good talk. Many of the vets of Vietnam pay for their service for the rest of their lives with injuries that never heal, cancers that have no cure and family and friends that turn their back. All I can say is please thank them for their service.
Proud as hell to have met, prayed with, cried with and laughed with 12 of these men, though we lost Gary Beikirch in 2022. 3 of these men were dear friends of my father. They are the epitome of humility, grace, and love for their brothers. We must strive to be worthy of the sacrifice they all represent.
My friend Eddie served under Canley at Hue, solid dude.
WOW, this was amazing in history. I thank you for your service past and present. I'm an ex-British soldier and we do not get respect from our countrymen and women as you do in the US arm forces I salute you men and women of the United States armed forces. And again thank you for your service my brothers and sisters past and present make a red white and blue fly high for you🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲
It’s kinda hard to believe that over 3500 people have won the MOH, a lot of brave people in the world
A lot of Vietnam winners
Two of them grew up in my home town. James Howard Monroe (Vietnam) and Robert J. Miller (Afghanistan)
You don’t win the MOH. You are awarded/receive it
Also the vast majority of MOH's were issued during the civil war... there is some debate if the requirements were at the same level as today
@jack bauer agreed.... undoubtedly there are those among the civil war recipients that are every bit as valorous as the rest
@RF ... More correctly, awarded it.
Well done...reinforces the unwavering pride I already have in being a Vet.
I salute all of them.
So beautiful to see all these brave men, so courageous, protectors of freedom, God bless every single one of these men
Makes me sad knowing that only us prolly care. How is this not the most important video this year or every year.
Thank you for doing this and perfect music and video!
These men are the greatest the world has to offer. You should make a video on Air Force Special Tactics Officers. Those guys are badass.
Love your videos
Love your stories & posts!
Thank you for making this. Every man that put his buddies and their lives ahead of their own says the same thing. “It was my duty.” Thank you for your duty to the US.
Thank you so much for making this you took your time and effort and it completely shows it’s amazing. I was always feel like there’s not enough military moral going these days if any , but this is just great .
I owe my liberty to these brave soldiers and everyone who has served. Thank you.
OUTSTANDING! I salute each of you!
I wish you all could have met my friend Chappy. He was a good man. Slab is alive (as are several others) because of John and he knows it. It was a tough fight. Slab is a warrior, no doubt. If he had known John was still in it, he would never have left him alone.
That's your best video to date sir !
Well done, that was great
Many thanks!
Thank you, makes me proud to be an American and a veteran
This is not an award, it is a blessing and a burden; God bless the Men and Women who Guard it, thank you for your service and sacrifice 🇺🇸🦅🌹
Thank you!
Thanks so much for this vid.
Thank you.
My eyes well up with gratitude.
Long live our Republic. 🇺🇸!
Harvey Curtiss Barnum Jr was my Boot Camp battalion commander when I went through Boot Camp at Parris Island in 1979. Seeing that blue ribbon with the five stars during final dress uniform inspection was almost hypnotizing. I had 3 interactions with him while I was in Boot Camp and all were positive. I'm sorry our paths never crossed again in the field artillery world.
THESE ARE THE REAL MEN OF AMERICA! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Heroes. Great video.
1:20 - it's nice to see a Pole among CMH recipients
Also mr Slabinski
@@Paw3Looo He may be of Russian origins as well, I think
@jack bauer because u become American in process of live, thats kinda remarkable.
@@pawewilczkowiak4216 It's polish for sure. Just english version of Słabiński
@@galimskyy8948 "ł" occurs also in Russian, but I have not found any informations about Slabinski's origins
Thanks to these men for their courage and sacrifice. God bless them and the United States.
Great men thank you I sincerely appreciate what you have done
Outstanding!
Thank you all.
No words of mine can be said that match the love in my heart for (our) soldiers!
Thank you
Wow amazing dude! And second! Wish u can make videos of the gear u prefer when u were in thr Army Green Berets.
I feel in awe just watching this.
watching this gave me goosebumps as each picture and name went by
wow so moving!
gratitude!
Tom Norris is the older brother of my neighbor. Michael Thornton rescued Tom. Theres a book about the two called "By Honor Bound". Im currently a rat at VMI and someday wish to be as heroic as these men
Thank you - rest in peace, +
When you see how many were given out in Vietnam it gives credence to the fact that our men fought like lions. They were forgotten about and still went above and beyond the call of duty. Nothing but respect for these men.
Thank you doesn't even begin to cover it. My Awesome brothers.
Definitely what every military member should strive to be.
I’m sure someone has said this before in the comments but I feel compelled to address it. If you are the person who disliked this, and are reading this, please remove the dislike. These men made our country and hundreds of million people free and safe from authoritarian regimes. It is very disrespectful to dislike a video about them.
Statistically they are accidents, only 4 out of 45,000 people probably don’t even know they hit it
@@zac3392 there are bots also or people who just disliked randomly
I had the honor of meeting Mr. Kellogg one day while working as a cashier he is a funny and humble man his story deeply motivated me to pursue a career in the armed forces
I thank them all for my freedom, from the bottom of my old heart.
The so few that are still living. Most earned these honors dying defending us and our country. May God take their souls. God bless their families. God bless America
Two hours after uploading, no dislikes. Let’s keep it that way. Every single one of them gave up their freedoms to provide a better life for everyone else, let’s respect that.
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Now those are real heroes. The men who are Medal of Honor recipients, they had earned it and they earned it the hard way and many unwillingly. But still accepted it for recognition of team effort. These guys are studs and real team players. These are the people who I truly admire over, and who should be an inspiration for all Americans and all Americans should be proud of them.
I'm not an American, and my country is not always on the same ground as US when it comes to politics. But i always admire these gentlemen's extraordinary stories of valor and putting other's lives before their own. For me it's a virtue that all human, regardless of nationality, political conviction, or religion can always look up to.
I was privileged to meet Gary Beikirch, he came to my history class and sat right next to me. Incredible man.
In a perfect world one would hope that Thomas Payne also gets the honour of the last one ever awarded
Makes me want to cry watching these hero’s, and knowing how many died
Only thing i hate is when people say 'Winning a medal', it's earned
GOD Bless America
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I met Mr. Williams at his party thrown for his achievement. Was a very respectful and polite man when we spoke. However I could tell he was very in his own head and was a very battle hardened individual.
Respect.
Beautiful tribute ❤🇺🇸
Respect 👍😔 god bless them all 🙏
This brought tears to my eyes. Allow me to quote Patton, referring to those KIA, "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the who . Rather we should thank God that ."
And for the living, my homage to Patton:
We need to thank God, that such men live.
When on active duty, we were working the Indy 500 over Memorial Day Weekend back around 1998 or so, and they were saluting CMH recipients that day. Got to sit in the sky box with about a dozen of these guys and watch the race and drink a few beers, one of my treasured memories. I remember getting their names and then going back later to read their citations, you'd never know what they went thru, they were the most gracious and down to earth guys. A few have passed away since then, sad loss to our country.
Respect!
I met Gary Wetzel as a kid and he was hilarious and a joy to be around.
Legends
Many of the stories of how they received the award are super human ,god bless them god bless AMERICA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
National treasures!!!!
Respect to one and all 🫡
I did an assignment for JROTC and did Edward C. Byers JR. It was very cool stuff about him and how he got his medal of honor. I honor you Edward!
Dedicated to all those warriors who sacrificed their lives for the service of their country.
Absolutely the best of the best in the world
Slabinski was saved by john chapman, another MOH recipient caught on camera. RIP TSGT chapman
@M W I think what Chapman did is great and we shouldn't underestimate what he have done
True hero’s
Those war heroes, can't imagine the courage and bravery from them to running through heavy enemy fire ...
Sergeant, Proud to have served under Major General Livingston in 1974 (then an Major), 3rdBn, 7th Marines H&S Co. at Camp Pendleton.....this man loved his NCO's.
H. C. Barnum was the commanding officer of my battalion when I went thru Marine Corps boot camp. His story is a very interesting read.
Salute.
Had an honor of meeting and receiving a coin from SP4 Baca. Extraordinary man
Heroes
Medal of Honor should get you a congressional district.
Now that's a group of real badasses...
Strength and Honor
If you think about it, the fact that less people are getting awarded the Medal of honor over time is a good thing. It means these great men and women are doing theit jobs morr effeciently in a way that minimizes the amount of lives lost. Long story short, people aren't getting of honor bc they aren't getting the chance or put in those situations. Which is a good thing
A common theme I’ve noticed in Medal of Honor recipients is for saving lives not taking them.
I am so proud of my friends who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. It was our generation's Vietnam, and I am glad that I lived to understand what that really means....honor and duty.
I feel there should be more.
Look at their faces and remember them next time you deploy. They know the meaning of sacrifice to fight for their brothers and sisters. Remember those faces. Every soldier, sailor, marine, and airmen should have that mentality.