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    Sgt. 1st Class Paul Ray Smith

    has been posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor:

    http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...25010_2005apr4
    Last edited by Rick Murchison; April 18th, 2005 at 12:55 PM.
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    A true inspiration of selfless service to God, Country, and his men.
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    I was in 3rd ID as a PL for the seizure of BIAP (first Infantry company into BIAP at midnight on 4 April 03). Didn't hear about his story until a couple of weeks ago. I agree with DMP. I hope as time goes on, more MOHs are awarded for similar acts of heroism.
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    God Bless SFC. Smith, condolences to his family, and may his peers and subordinates make marters out of those who would do us harm.
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    Make no mistake, terrorists and cowards are NOT martyrs.
    The price of freedom is paid only by those willing to fight for it.

    My train of thought derailed before leaving the station!

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    Not calling them martyrs (sorry for my mispelling), just falling back on Hill Street Blues- do it to them before they do it to you.

    your link is down- follow- http://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/

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    Andy, not meaning to split hairs, but it's simply the "Medal of Honor", no congressional attached.

    God bless him, and all of those like him . . . .
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Kraken
    Andy, not meaning to split hairs, but it's simply the "Medal of
    Honor", no congressional attached.
    quite right ... i added "Congressional" since it was instituted by Congress and has
    been known as the Congressional Medal of Honor, especially among the general
    public, ever since
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    RIP SFC Smith. God bless you and your family.

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