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By Doug Dawes

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA 92593-B

March 25, 2017 08:33 AM

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National Medal of Honor Day on March 25 is dedicated to all Medal of Honor recipients. Today, let's celebrate those special recipients.

Created in 1861, the Medal of Honor is the United States of America’s highest military honor. It is awarded only to US military personnel, by the President of the United States in the name of Congress, for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty. There are three versions of the Medal of Honor; one for the Army, one for the Navy and one for the Air Force, with personnel of the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard receiving the Navy version

Since its creation, there have been 3,468 Medals of Honor awarded to the country’s soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and coast guardsmen.

It was on March 25, 1863, when the first Medals of Honor were presented. Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton presented Medals of Honor (Army) to six members of “Andrews Raiders” for their volunteering and participation during an American Civil War raid in April of 1862.

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Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Doug- thank you for the reminder. We had the honor once of sitting behind a few Medal of Honor winners on Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery. It is a symbol that is respected, as well as those who receive it.

Mar 25, 2017 09:18 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Doug Dawes

Topsfield, MA

Maria Sapio

Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA

Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Thank you Doug Dawes for highlighting such a meaningful day when we honor our most heroic that go above and beyond the call of duty!

Mar 25, 2017 01:58 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Doug Dawes

Topsfield, MA

Doug Dawes

Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA

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Hi Kathy Streib

It is an honor. Even the President of the U.S.A. is required to salute a Medal of Honor recipient.

Mar 27, 2017 04:39 AM

Doug Dawes

Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA

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Hi Maria Sapio

Most recipients of medals are proud to receive such but al of them will tell you they don't see themselves as heros

Mar 27, 2017 04:41 AM

Maria Sapio

Carlisle, PA

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for sharing this interesting information.

Have an outstanding week.

Mar 28, 2017 06:34 AM

Doug Dawes

Topsfield, MA

Doug Dawes

Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA

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Good Morning Roy Kelley

I didn't realize that we had that many Medal of Honor recipients until I read the article.

Mar 28, 2017 06:40 AM

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Few people understand the sacrifice, one must pay, to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor . Many give their lives to this cause Doug Dawes

Mar 28, 2017 10:15 AM

Doug Dawes

Topsfield, MA

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning Doug. Thanks for reminding us of this honor, the highest that can be awarded for a few incredible people.

Mar 29, 2017 05:28 AM

Doug Dawes

Topsfield, MA

Doug Dawes

Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA

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Hi Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington

Yes, most Medal of Honor recipients are awarded the Medal posthumously.

Mar 29, 2017 01:34 PM

Paul S. Henderson, REA...

Tacoma, WA

Doug Dawes

Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA

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Hi Gabe Sanders

It has been my experience that unless we keep veterans in the forefront of our minds, many times, they are forgotten.

Mar 29, 2017 01:38 PM

Gabe Sanders

Stuart, FL

Robert Bob Gilbert

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX

Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Doug, Thanks for posting about this National Day for Medal of Honor recipients. All Vets need support and understanding. I was unware of this National Day. I am happy it exists.

Mar 29, 2017 01:48 PM

Doug Dawes

Topsfield, MA

Doug Dawes

Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA

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Hi Robert Bob Gilbert

I, too, am happy the day exists. These soldiers act, instinctively for the protection of their comrades.

Mar 29, 2017 01:54 PM

Mike Frazier

Carousel Realty of Dyer County - Dyersburg, TN

Northwest Tennessee Realtor

Doug, there are many of these medal of honor people still alive. There is a Colonel James Harding near where I live who is one of those and I always enjoy hearing him speak on radio talk shows.

Mar 30, 2017 03:18 PM