Courage to admire: Medal of Honor
President Obama awards Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. The ceremony was held in the White House. Garrett Hubbard/USA TODAYSergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry’s story of courage and selflessness is awesome. It involves picking up a live grenade to save the lives of two of his fellow soldiers. I encourage you to check out more of the story here.
The ceremony was opened and closed in prayer. Garrett Hubbard/USA TODAY
Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry claps in recognition of the sacrifice made by his fellow Army Rangers during the battle in 2008 that cost him his right hand. The hand he used to throw back the live grenade was destroyed in the explosion and has been replaced by a prosthetic with the names of his fallen brothers engraved on it. Garrett Hubbard/USA TODAY
