Medal of Honor Recipient: Sergeant First Class Leroy A. Petry

Today Sgt. Petry was awarded the Medal of Honor; the highest honor an American soldier can receive.

Petry has served six deployments to Afghanistan and two in Iraq.

After having a enemy grenade thrown towards him and his mates, "Recognizing the threat that the enemy grenade posed to his fellow Rangers, Petry - despite his own wounds and with complete disregard for his personal safety - consciously and deliberately risked his life to move to and secure the live enemy grenade and consciously throw the grenade away from his fellow Rangers." - Army News Service

IN THE PROCESS, PETRY SAVED HIS FELLOW RANGERS FROM SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH...Unfortunately, the grenade went off and cost him his right hand. He now has a prosthetic arm.

I have no doubt Petry would do it again; even if he knew the consequence. I have no doubt at all!

The beauty of the matter is I'm sure he doesn't see himself as a hero, but as a soldier who did his job serving the people of the United states...Just as millions of other, unrecognized, heroes do every day for our great country.

Thank you for your service Sergeant Petry. Losing your arm is a testament to the sacrifice you made the day you enlisted.