Sen. Kerry pins on Sean Bannon's purple heart (Pics)

[TayTay]

Nice story in Politico that talks about this special event today. Politico story



Photo courtesy of the Bosotn Red Sox

Sean Bannon is greeted on the pitcher's mound by Sen. Kerry

[TayTay]

1. More Pics from today

Photo courtesy of the Boston Red Sox

Sean Bannon gets to throw out the first pitch of the game on Patriots Day!

[TayTay]

2. 2 more great pics

Senator Kerry pins the Purple Heart on wounded Iraq War Veteran Sean Bannon at Fenway Park.






Singing the National Anthem before the start of the game.




Photos courtesy of the Boston Red Sox

[Luftmensch067]

3. Oh, those are sensational, Tay Tay!

Thank you SO much for posting! No one could be more appropriate to perform that ceremonial bestowal than Senator Kerry.

[beachmom]

4. Thanks for posting, Tay Tay. Very moving pictures.

I am glad that Sen. Kerry could do this, and that we could finally get some transcendence from too much ugliness in our politics for this soldier. Curt Shilling, a Republican who boosted for Bush and Sen. Kerry participating to honor a soldier. That is how it ought to be and should always be.

[MBS]

5. lovely, lovely.All of it.

Thanks so much.
I also love your signature, BTW

[TayTay]

6. And if anyone took this to GD, I wouldn't mind. n/t

[MBS]

7. also, one can make comments at Politico on the story. .

it seems to take a while for comments to come up, but the opportunity is there. .

[MBS]

10. my comment got swiftboated there, so really would be great if

someone could add something to restore some balance. . thanks.

[karynnj]

14. Someone better than us did - Bannon's mom responded and it's perfect

My son Sean asked that the person who pinned his Purple Heart be a fellow soldier that had served in combat and have received the Purple Heart themselves. Senator Kerry has rec'd three along with a Bronze & Silver star. My son was honored to have Senator Kerry pin the medal on him. Senator Kerry was honored to do so. How sad to think that my son was seriously injured serving his country, and would do so again, should have to defend his decision to a few small minded people. Senator Kerry has been nothing but kind and helpful to my son Sean and other returning Massachusetts soldiers. Why don't you mention any of that. How about the fact that the Senator took the time to do this getting nothing in return. All he did was make Sean's ceremony much more memorable. Thank you Senator Kerry for all that you have done for my son and others like him!!!!

[MBS]

15. wonderful. thanks for telling us n/t

[blm]

8. There's a thread on this up in GD that could use some additional pics -

The replies are pretty cool so far.

[beachmom]

9. Video on NECN:

http://www.necn.com/Boston/New-England/Kerry-honors-Purple-Heart-recipient-at-Fenway-/1208808850.html

[wisteria]

11. This is such a wonderful heartfelt moment. Thank you for posting this story and video. n/t

[MH1]

12. Great pics, Tay!

Thanks for posting!

[JI7]

13. what an honor for both men