Son had a big day at school today.

[VERO1]

My son, who is a Senior this year called a little while ago to tell me about his day today. My son is in the JROTC program at his high school. Today they had an assembly to meet and greet two MOH recipients from the Vietnam War. If I understood him correctly via long distance cell call, he met two gentlemen by the name of USMC Vargas and US Army Fritz. Both gave speeches and took the time to meet and greet the Cadets. It was apparently covered by a television station so he is watching the news for a glimpse of himself.

[buck1032]

Cool, the only MOH awardee I ever met was ADM James Stockdale. A little reading about the above awardees

http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3434/vargas-jay-r.php

 

http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3287/fritz-harold-a.php

[mootw]

An incredible honor.........

[VERO1]

He just sent me a text that the helicopter flight to the high school was on the news tonight. He was so excited he couldn't quit sending me messages. I looked for the clip online, but couldn't find it. I can't say enough about his JROTC program. Without it I seriously doubt that he would ever graduate high school.

[runco]

That is GREAT! 

[RodMyers]

[quote name="VERO1" post="1189219" timestamp="1410566531"]My son, who is a Senior this year called a little while ago to tell me about his day today. My son is in the JROTC program at his high school. Today they had an assembly to meet and greet two MOH recipients from the Vietnam War. If I understood him correctly via long distance cell call, he met two gentlemen by the name of USMC Vargas and US Army Fritz. Both gave speeches and took the time to meet and greet the Cadets. It was apparently covered by a television station so he is watching the news for a glimpse of himself.[/quote] I was one of the veterans sitting on the field. The speeches were simple, but very intense Sent from my GT-N8000 using Tapatalk

[Grand Torino]

Sounds like you have a wonderful son. Congratulations Dad. :up:

[TN-popo]

I've met one MOH recipiant in my life (unplanned, 1 on 1, where he had to show me his ID card to pass my post in the middle of the night, I was active duty at the time). 

Total chance encounter since I normally didn't stand a fixed post...I was just relieving a buddy so he could grab some chow.

 

I knew his name, but not his face, beforehand (anyone who has served in the USAF probably knows who I'm talking about).  I saw that ID card and locked up tighter than Dick's hatband (probably the crispest salute I've ever given).

 

We talked for a few minutes and I'll never forget it.

 

Your son had a good day and sounds squared away.

Edited November 19, 2014 by TN-popo

[Daniel]

I wonder if it is common knowledge that MOH recipients are saluted by enlisted and officers alike?

[buck1032]

I wonder if it is common knowledge that MOH recipients are saluted by enlisted and officers alike?

I never saw it in writing but had always been told so during my 20 years in the USN.

[TN-popo]

I saw it.

I smiled when I saw stars and birds saluting an E-3 MOH.  :)

[analog_kidd]

So, I heard an unverified story that this past Friday in Oak Ridge two MOH recipients were brought in on Black-hawk helicopters to the local high school. When they flew in, they buzzed over Y12, which sent them into high alert and they locked the place down.

 

I know the guys were in town, I heard the lead up to the ceremony on the radio. They held it at the Y12 auditorium. I just don't know how accurate the flyover story is.

[chances R]

All enlisted, veterans, officers, and the POTUS are to salute the MOA. I was at a recent event and met two of the recipients where this was explained. It was my honor and privilege to do so as I was having my picture made with them.