Sgt. Rafael Peralta-Act of Honor pt 1 of 5

The History Channel created this documentary about US Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta who was killed in combat during the Second Battle of Fallujah. While clearing a house Peralta was shot by insurgents, fell on the floor and suddenly a yellow enemy grenade bounced and landed next to Peralta who was still conscious. Peralta reached and pulled the grenade under his body absorbing the lethal blast which killed him instantly, but saved the live of every Marine in that room. Secretary Robert Gates and the Department of Defense refused to grant the Medal of Honor to Rafael Peralta, mainly because of his previous illegal immigration status, giving him the Navy Cross instead, despite the fact that there were several witnesses who testified about the veracity of Peralta's heroic actions. Watch this documentary and decide for yourself if Rafael Peralta deserves the Medal of Honor, which has been awarded to others for doing the same sacrifice so others may live.

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Education

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• Rafael Peralta
• US Marines
• The Battle of Fallujah
• Medal of Honor

[MariiNesz1775]

wow a real American hero but yet he only gets 1,063 views? but when it comes to a new lady gaga video she gets more then millions of views but we true AMERICANS still here and when thank you for your sacrifice OHRAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH

[ReligionsUnited777]

R.I.P Sgt. Peralta a true brave man. I'm also Azteca. I wish I could join the Marines.

[Auditurbosd]

Why did he a "navy cross" and not "medal of honor" that's racist.. At least he's getting a vessel named after him

[stvgoducks]

i served with peralta personally in 2/8. you are missed my friend, semper fi!

[InsertEpicUsernameX3]

A true hero, yet given a lower status? I swear... people these days. R.I.P SGT. Peralta. You're a true fighter.

[scottmetze]

God Bless Rafael, His sole always has a home at my home.

Love Scott and Rosie Tehachapi California

[minaharkervamp]

every year I come back to see Papi and miss my dear Rafa more than anyone will know hugs & kisses dear forever in my heart

[HOORAA]

@JasonDavidUSMC respect to ya!

[justinwalts]

I worked with and joined the Marine Corps the same time as Peralta. He was a absolutely great man. No matter what medal is or is not awarded..he will always be a Giant to the Marines and Service members he served with. Semper Fi.

[ktherock7]

Hollywood's doing a film based on the Second Battle of Fallujah, where this brave young man lost his life. I have many problems and dislikes of hollywood, but I do hope that the film makers depict this man's act of honor.

My hope is that this movie renews interest in the story of Sgt. Peralta, and that his story reaches a far wider audience than it has touched up until now. Hopefully President Obama can override the Secretary's decision. Give honor where honor is due.

[jceynowa]

There are countless people who immigrated here legally & illegally - the thought of why they would *want* to come to AMERICA should be the sole reason to give someone like Sgt. Peralta the Medal of Honor he deserves...he fought for his country and gave his life so his fellow soldiers could live - like countless other Medal winners. If Sec. Gates does not want to give this soldier this high honor b/c he came to America to fulfill his dreams - and did it anyway he could: BS, he was an American.

[tony818]

SGT PERALTA MOTIVATES ME.. EVEN THO I NEVER KNEW HIM..WHEN EVER I HAVE TO DEAL WITH MARINE CORPS BS I STOP AND THINK ABOUT MARINES THAT HAVE CAME BEFORE ME LIKE SGT PERALTA, I HONESTLY BELEIVE HE DESERVES MORE THAN WHAT HE WAS GIVEN IVE HEARD MANY STORIES ABOUT HIM HERE IN MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII.. HIS SELFLESS SERVICE CONTINUES TO MOTIVATE MARINES HERE WITH 3D MARINES.. HE SET A GREAT EXAMPLE AND STILL HAVE HOPE THAT ONE DAY HE WILL RECEIVE MORE THAN WHAT HE WAS GIVEN, OORAH AND SEMPER FI!