02-14-2011, 15:24
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Join Date: Dec 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SouthernDZ
Like his actions on that day, Lawson said his medal presentation was about his team.
“The nice thing about military honors is that rarely, if ever, is it solely your award,” Lawson said after receiving the Silver Star from Petraeus. “So I refuse to accept it on behalf of myself, but more for my team. Nothing anyone did out there was by themselves, on any operation, in particular that one. So for me to be recognized, by myself, is an honor for our team, our battalion and our group.”
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That statement says it all. Congratulations SFC Lawson. You truly are an example of what it means to be a humble Warrior.
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