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Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Machinist’s Mate Second Class George Francis Henrechon (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 24, 1911, at Mundang, Philippine Islands. His citation reads:

While attached to the U.S.S. Pampang, Henrechon was one of a shore party moving in to capture Mundang, Philippine Islands, on 24 September 1911. Ordered to take station within 100 yards of a group of nipa huts close to the trail, Henrechon advanced and stood guard as the leader and his scout party first searched the surrounding deep grasses, then moved into the open area before the huts. Instantly enemy Moros opened point-blank fire on the exposed men and approximately 20 Moros rushed the small group from inside the huts and from other concealed positions. Henrechon, responding to the calls for help, was one of the first on the scene. When his rifle jammed after the first shot, he closed in with rifle, using it as a club to break the stock over the head of the nearest Moro and then, drawing his pistol, started in pursuit of the fleeing outlaws. Henrechon's aggressive charging of the enemy under heavy fire and in the face of great odds contributed materially to the success of the engagement.

First Lieutenant Frederick F. Henry (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 1, 1950, in the vicinity of Am-Dong, Korea. His citation reads:

1st Lt. Henry, Company F, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action. His platoon was holding a strategic ridge near the town when they were attacked by a superior enemy force, supported by heavy mortar and artillery fire. Seeing his platoon disorganized by this fanatical assault, he left his foxhole and moving along the line ordered his men to stay in place and keep firing. Encouraged by this heroic action the platoon reformed a defensive line and rained devastating fire on the enemy, checking its advance. Enemy fire had knocked out all communications and 1st Lt. Henry was unable to determine whether or not the main line of resistance was altered to this heavy attack. On his own initiative, although severely wounded, he decided to hold his position as long as possible and ordered the wounded evacuated and their weapons and ammunition brought to him. Establishing a l-man defensive position, he ordered the platoon's withdrawal and despite his wound and with complete disregard for himself remained behind to cover the movement. When last seen he was single-handedly firing all available weapons so effectively that he caused an estimated 50 enemy casualties. His ammunition was soon expended and his position overrun, but this intrepid action saved the platoon and halted the enemy's advance until the main line of resistance was prepared to throw back the attack. 1st Lt. Henry's outstanding gallantry and noble self-sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty reflect the highest honor on him and are in keeping with the esteemed traditions of the U.S. Army.

Colonel Guy V. Henry (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on June 1, 1864, at Cold Harbor, Virginia. His citation reads:

Led the assaults of his brigade upon the enemy's works, where he had 2 horses shot under him.


I realize I’m a couple of days late with this, but… We at I’m just sayin… would like to wish all of our readers a very Happy 3rd Anniversary! We have had another great year and we look forward to having an even better 4th year. Before we get to our Anniversary stuff, I would like to remind you that if you are a friend of mine you should go here to give. If you don’t like me, then please go here to give. Either way, I thank you. **Special Note: I know some of you who I count on to give have, as of this writing, not yet given. I know it, you know it and there’s a chance your neighbors will know it later tonight. I’m not saying I will come stand outside your house shouting for you to give… I’m just saying you shouldn’t be shocked if you look outside your house late at night and see me standing there. And for any of you laughing right now thinking “Big deal, my neighbors won’t ever hear you because of where I live”, just know it would be a shame if some water were to get on your floors while you are at a football game this weekend. Again, I thank you for donations. And if you’re sick, I hope you feel better soon.

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Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for all of you… the people who humor me by reading this blog. More importantly, I’m thankful for everyone who has raised money with me for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and for all of you who have donated your hard earned money. I have been called a hero, but really you are the hero. Ok, we’re both heroes. The fact is, you people make this blog fun… you also make raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association fun. For that, I am forever grateful. See if Sonny will ever say something like that to you on his blog.