Quote Originally Posted by DavidofColorado View Post
Very cool indeed. They don't award those to just anyone like they do with the Nobel Prize. You usually have it awarded after death.
Thats the problem. It should not have to be awarded to someone that died. Thats why this one was such a big deal. Don't get me wrong I am in no way taking anything away from this guy. There are many other guys from all branches that deserved this away but received the Silver Star because they were not killed. Congress and top military officials need to get off the high horse and issue the awards that are deserved and not play the rank or death card.