The Day Finally Comes

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Mary Morris helps her husband U.S. Army Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Melvin Morris, a Vietnam War veteran, with his uniform as they prepare to make their to the White House on March 18. Melvin Morris and two others are the only living soldiers who will be honored with 21 others today at the White House by President Barack Obama with the Medal of Honor. Following a congressionally mandated review to ensure that eligible recipients were not bypassed due to prejudice the veterans will receive the Medal of Honor for action during major combat operations in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War


Sgt. Morris and U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Christopher Schneider, from U.S. Army Old Guard, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment, walk together as they make their way to the White House

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Obama apologized to Melvin that racism stopped him from getting the medal 44 years ago. Melvin dropped to his knees.

6:55 PM - 17 Mar 2014

http://theobamadiary.com/2014/03/18/the-day-finally-comes/

[JNelson6563]

1. Wow. "Melvin dropped to his knees"

Something in my eye...

[pinboy3niner]

2. K&R

[malaise]

3. How sad

Racism is a stain wherever it exists.

[moondust]

4. One detail.

Mr. Morris is actually wearing the stripes of a Sergeant First Class, not a Staff Sergeant as stated in the description. Mr. Schneider does appear to be a Staff Sergeant (with one less stripe). I don't know how to inform the Obamadiary of their mistake.

K/R

[Gothmog]

5. I am glad that this hero is being honored

[white cloud]

6. Some of the great generation.

I am glad that this hero is being honored
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[UtahLib]

7. A heartfelt K&R

[MrScorpio]

8. A salute to Sergeant Melvin, 44 years too late nt

[okaawhatever]

9. Thank you Sargents Morris and Schneider. Blue Max and alive. Well done. nt