31 years old from Santa Fe, New Mexico
2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
Yesterday, July 12, Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Arthur Petry became the second living recipient of the Medal Of Honor from the War On Terror.
On May 26, 2008 Sgt 1st Class Petry lost his right hand when the enemy grenade he threw back, saving the lives of two of his fellow Soldiers, detonated. Despite the injury Sgt 1st Class Petry managed to tie a tourniquet around his arm and continued to fight.
You Can Read More About Sgt. 1st Class Petry Here
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.
Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look
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1 comment:
There are few men, who survive their grave wounds, and are present to receive the Medal of Honor in front of friends and family.
We all appreciate and honor their service ;)
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