Sunday…

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Principal Musician Richard Heartery (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on August 30, 1881, at Cibicu, Arizona. His citation reads:

Bravery in action.

First Lieutenant Joseph Hedges (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on December 17, 1864, near Harpeth River, Tennessee. His citation reads:

At the head of his regiment charged a field battery with strong infantry supports, broke the enemy's line and, with other mounted troops, captured 3 guns and many prisoners.

Technical Sergeant Clinton M. Hedrick (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on March 27-28, 1945, Near Lembeck, Germany. His citation reads:

He displayed extraordinary heroism and gallantry in action on 2728 March 1945, in Germany. Following an airborne landing near Wesel, his unit was assigned as the assault platoon for the assault on Lembeck. Three times the landing elements were pinned down by intense automatic weapons fire from strongly defended positions. Each time, T/Sgt. Hedrick fearlessly charged through heavy fire, shooting his automatic rifle from his hip. His courageous action so inspired his men that they reduced the enemy positions in rapid succession. When 6 of the enemy attempted a surprise, flanking movement, he quickly turned and killed the entire party with a burst of fire. Later, the enemy withdrew across a moat into Lembeck Castle. T/Sgt. Hedrick, with utter disregard for his own safety, plunged across the drawbridge alone in pursuit. When a German soldier, with hands upraised, declared the garrison wished to surrender, he entered the castle yard with 4 of his men to accept the capitulation. The group moved through a sally port, and was met by fire from a German self-propelled gun. Although mortally wounded, T/Sgt. Hedrick fired at the enemy gun and covered the withdrawal of his comrades. He died while being evacuated after the castle was taken. His great personal courage and heroic leadership contributed in large measure to the speedy capture of Lembeck and provided an inspiring example to his comrades.


I had a great time in Columbia yesterday. I know my Clemson friends and family might not want to hear this, the stadium there and the place where we tailgated (not as close as last time, but still pretty close) were very nice. And that Revolutionary War Hero defense is fun to watch. I’ll try to give a full recap on my Saturday either tomorrow or Tuesday.

Thank you to my Aunt Yvonne and Uncle George for their donation to my Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The walk is this coming Saturday… So keep the donations coming! Go here to give.


The I’m just sayin… Bible Verse of the Week
GALATIANS 6:1

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.