THE MEDAL OF HONOR

“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” As I read this quote I thought to myself well there wouldn’t be any heroes or someone to look upon to. Without courage we wouldn’t have anything interesting to talk. As I read the word courage I thought of people who should really be recognize for what they did. A good example would be the Congressional of Honor recipients. Not only did they risk their lives to help others but they acted without thinking about it twice. To me their considered a role model because they didn’t expect a reward for the acts they did. These people went beyond what their job is and have the highest honor which is the Medal of Honor.

For me the Medal of Honor is the highest award for an American. By winning the medal you earn others people’s respect. They know you did your job and must have worked really hard to be where you are at right now. These soldiers now become heroes to others. There are not many of us who think of others first instead of themselves. Once a soldier is about to get the medal, even the own president has to salute them because this means their higher than them. Getting a salute from a president must mean a lot and even more since you’re the person who gets it.

I won’t be easy earning the medal since you really have to act with courage no matter what. The soldiers that earn it risk their lives to save others. When it comes being in war is even more hard since you could either get killed or see another person getting killed. Many would just figure out a way to stay safe and save themselves. But to them it was like helping their own family. Having the medal means you didn’t thought of the dangers you would face but just acted without thinking of it. A lot of us think before we make a comment or do something. We either think if it’s going to be polite to say it or if it’s right or wrong doing it. For them it was like the easiest thing in the world and thanks to them we have those soldiers still alive.

“Sometimes I think it was easier winning the Congressional Medal of Honor than it is to wear it.” This quote comes from the very own soldiers who have won it. They weren’t expecting a reward for their actions. It’s like getting a surprise present when it’s not even your birthday. Wearing it can be a lot of responsibility and in a way wouldn’t let you be yourself. When you go out to places and people see you with the medal, they would think you’re a responsible person and wouldn’t do any mistakes. Nobody is perfect but just do right decisions.

When you see a person with the medal around their necks, you should consider them as your role model. These people have with them the highest award anyone can get. They had the courage to face of situations that were difficult. For those other soldiers must have been like their guardian angels. They helped others even if they were wounded and could barely walk. Having the medal should be people who deserve all your respect and should learn a lesson from them.

Giving Thanks

Dear Sergeant Peter C. Lemon,
You are one of those men that didn't gave up and helped other soldiers first and then thought of yourself. Not many people can have these qualities and still receive a Medal of Honor. I really admire the way you had the courage to fight your enemies even though your three closest friends died during that war. It's good to know we still have heroes like you that helped others without expecting anything in return. Men like you helped America and get talked about. Our history teachers teach us about war and the ones that helped. My wish to you is that people will remember the actions you did and don't forget but keep admiring you. Thank you for not only saving other soldiers life but for not giving up and kept fighting even though you were really injured.

Sincerely, Brenda Huerta