President Obama Salutes Medal of Honor Heroes

President Obama honored Medal of Honor heroes at Arlington National Cemetery. Accompanying him in a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns were 4 MoH recipients, Lieutenant Thomas Hughes, Colonel Joe Jackson, Colonel Robert Howard and the oldest living Medal of Honor winner, Lieutenant John William Finn. The 99 year old Lieutenant Finn was award the MoH in the field during the height of the pacific war when presentation by the sitting president was not logistically possible. Lt. Finn was award the medal after bravely manning his gun for two hours of the attack despite receiving at least 20 wounds. John was later received in veneration by the Commander-in-Chief at the Oval Office.

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[zenniz1992]

27 times, thats bloody unbelieveable.

[Jrunri]

That truly is heroism.

Happy Victory Day!

[Jrunri]

Anoldordie said:

I had the honor of spending several days with John in 1989 standing at the spot he earned his medal. The most moving part of the day was when he asked us to take him to the memorial for the crash site of the plane he is credited with shooting down. I watched his tears as he told me that he has sent money on a regular basis to the family of the man since the end of WWII. This man is not just a hero, he is a humanitarian.

[backchat2009mrr]

amazing man! wish there are more like him in this world. i thought men like him only existed in the movies.

[jeditwinz]

@darkslayer1549 Because you're human and it swells your heart with pride to see these things.

[darkslayer1549]

man I dont even know why I cried watching this, but I did.

[5769JJ]

@DrachirLoyah We still serve, sir, and wish you the best, and defend the rights of you, and yours to live in peace and happiness.

[DrachirLoyah]

I'm not an American but here in Britain the sacrifice of the generation during WW2 is still very much honoured here. I remember meeting many veterans during my time at school when they came in and talked about their experiences. It's touching to see veterans being treated with the respect they so richly deserve.

[MrVoxi25]

A true American will never give up

[galen90009]

thats my great great uncle

[busterdog321]

@mycokerulesyayD. honestly all those generals would gladly trade all the stars on their shoulders for that one light blue ribbon with stars. (so long as they earned it) harry truman told one solider as he placed it around his neck "id much rather have this metal then be the president son"

[millionsmillions]

R.I.P <3 SEMPER FI

God Bless John William Finn

[Mentallyawake568]

rest in peace hero.