HAPPY LABOR DAY!!!!!!

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Specialist Fourth Class Carmel Bernon Harvey, Jr. (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on June 21, 1967, at Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam. His citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4c. Harvey distinguished himself as a fire team leader with Company B, during combat operations. Ordered to secure a downed helicopter, his platoon established a defensive perimeter around the aircraft, but shortly thereafter a large enemy force attacked the position from 3 sides. Sp4c. Harvey and 2 members of his squad were in a position directly in the path of the enemy onslaught, and their location received the brunt of the fire from an enemy machine gun. In short order, both of his companions were wounded, but Sp4c. Harvey covered this loss by increasing his deliberate rifle fire at the foe. The enemy machine gun seemed to concentrate on him and the bullets struck the ground all around his position. One round hit and armed a grenade attached to his belt. Quickly, he tried to remove the grenade but was unsuccessful. Realizing the danger to his comrades if he remained and despite the hail of enemy fire, he jumped to his feet, shouted a challenge at the enemy, and raced toward the deadly machine gun. He nearly reached the enemy position when the grenade on his belt exploded, mortally wounding Sp4c. Harvey, and stunning the enemy machine gun crew. His final act caused a pause in the enemy fire, and the wounded men were moved from the danger area. Sp4c. Harvey's dedication to duty, high sense of responsibility, and heroic actions inspired the others in his platoon to decisively beat back the enemy attack. His acts are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the U.S. Army.

Corporal Harry Harvey (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on March 2, 1865, at Waynesboro, Virginia. His citation reads:

Capture of flag and bearer, with two other prisoners.

Sergeant Harry Harvey (US Marine Corps) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on February 16, 1900, at Benictican. His citation reads:

Served in battle against the enemy at Benictican, 16 February 1900. Throughout this action and in the presence of the enemy, Harvey distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.


Happy Labor Day everyone!!!! Look for a re-cap of my weekend sometime later this week.

Due to my being away from the house right now, there will be no weigh-in section today. We’ll pick it back up next week. So, I’ve been playing Words with Friends… it’s not bad. I think I’m getting better at it. I have to admit that the words I play are a complete guess sometimes… maybe most of the time… but lucky for me you don’t have to know the definition of the word. Who knows… maybe I’ll learn something from this game. Haha… I doubt it.