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A local soldier, Ross McGinnis, will be awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously on Monday, June 2. He hails from Knox, which is 60 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. He was traveling in a Humvee in the gunner’s hatch when a grenade penetrated the interior where four of his comrades were located. Natural instincts and training would have taken him out of the vehicle instantly … Ross chose to dive on the grenade, saving his buddies. This cannot be taught, and is an act of love only those facing the same choice could possibly understand.
In previous generations recipients of the M.O.H. were treated like stars in our society. Heroes like Audie Murphy made many movies, and others were held up high. It is sad that today such is not the case most of the time. It was really great to see this soldier receiving the accolades he earned, albeit the ultimate path of extreme self sacrifice.
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Today, the first day of June, was a beautiful painting with the cobalt sky, and the golden rays dancing across the horizon. The area was abuzz with activities. I found myself at a classic car and motorcycle show in New Kensington, at the River Church. It was a great way to spend a warm Sunday. The peace was a break from the runaway culture of this pre-election time, just another manmade self generated Its-all-about-Me facade of importance. This local gathering brought back the Americana feel for at least this day.
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Keep your heads down,
Henry Hill, Plum Pennsylvania
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