Give Marine Sgt Rafael Peralta the Medal of Honor
According to the secretary of the Navy, Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta, an immigrant from Mexico City who enlisted in the Marine Corps the day before receiving his green card, was serving with the 1st Bat... continue reading »
"Semper Fi"
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"He deserves this medal of honor for the greatest sacrifice that he can give to others."
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"He definitedly deserves the MOH. His clothing and flak jacket showed the grenade was underneath his body. Men nearby saw him pull the grenade under his body and this saved their lives. People are told all the time that they will never walk again or other "
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"I have read much that has been published, including the opions and recommendations of the USMC investigating officer. Regardless of whether it has been deemed "medically possible" the eye-witness accounts should have guaranteed that this Marine should rec"
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"This is outragous...this is one of the most brave acts I have heard of, a true American by any standard, being denied the top honor is shameful."
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"He deserves the MOH. This is from a 2 tour VietNam Jarhead who never complained ,at 60yrs I see the politicians are finally close to destroying America. This Brave Marine didn't die for USA he gave his life for his buddies & that will never change. Se"
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"This man clearly deserves the MoH. It would be an injustice to not reconsider this."
"His was an act to protect his fellow Marines. I cannot imagine this being a "reflex" as claimed. Read the details from those who were there."
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"I served with Sgt Peralta and 1st BN 3rd Mar during this and I am outraged by this decision"
"The evidence and by witnesses state Sgt. Peralta did in fact reach out and grab the gernade and pull it back under his body. If this is the case as it was stated, then there is no doubt the man should be rewarded the MOH."
"He gave his life for his fellow Marines, enough said. Semper Fi!"
"This man deserves the Medal of Honor and then some!!!!"