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End of decade’s wait—Medal of Honor for Maui Soldier
Written by Mitch
Friday, 30 October 2009 03:07
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After 10 years, Army Pfc. Anthony T.  Kahoohanohano will finally receive the Medal of Honor that he deserves. President Barrack Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 which included a provision to award the Medal of Honor to Kahoohanohano for his heroic one-man stand act during the Korean War.

He was first posthumously awarded on 1952 the Distinguished Service Cross (the second highest military decoration). For many years, the family together with other Hawaii lawmakers petitioned to upgrade the award that he received and give him the recognition that he deserves.

On September 1, 1951, He single-handedly killed 13 enemy soldiers, two with a shovel, as he covered the withdrawal of his squad.

As his citation reads, Kaloohanohano although wounded in his shoulder, ordered his squad to a secure position as he gathered grenades and returned alone to the machine gun post. As the enemies tried to overpower him, he fought back using the grenades, bullets and then finally with his hands until he was killed.

His courageous stand inspired his comrades, who then launched a counterattack to ward off the enemy.

The Medal of Honor award is expected to be awarded in the White house in the near future. Let us all be inspired by his story , and may his legacy lives on.

Let us honor our heroes. This upcoming Veterans Day, let’s take the opportunity to salute them,  and give out their  highly-deserve recognition especially to the still living . Why not give out Veteran-themed plaque to them?

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Recognizing Unsung Heroes–Veterans of 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Written by Mitch
Friday, 23 October 2009 03:53
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There are a lot of Veterans whose sacrifice and valor remained unrecognized. And sadly, some did not even live to the day that their heroism and courage were really celebrated.

Fortunately this is not the case for personnel from the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. (A unit in the US Army stationed at Fort Irwin). There were 86 veterans personally address by President Obama at the White House and awarded the Alpha Troop the Military’s highest unit honor, the Presidential Unit Citation. This award is given to units who showed extraordinary heroism in the face of the enemy. The unit must display gallantry and determination in accomplishing its mission under difficult conditions that set them apart from other units.

The award recognizes the mission the Veterans undertook on March 26, 1970.  They rescued an American Infantry company surrounded on the Cambodian border by an overwhelming enemy force. Imminent death or capture would have happen to the 100 Americans infantry personnel without the heroic effort of the Alpha Troop.

The veteran unit received a blue silk badge. (The said event also awarded the 11th ACR’s active unit)

To quote President Obama “These men might be a little older, a little grayer, but make no mistake, these soldiers define the meaning of bravery and heroism.”

These men were now recognized and would not remain anonymous.  There are still a lot of unsung heroes, but in our own little way we could also show are salute these Veterans. Let their valor never be forgotten.

This upcoming Veterans Day, why not give plaques to Veterans as a sign of your salute to them? MilitaryPlaques.Com is also joining the celebration by giving 5% of the proceeds of every sale of Veteran-themed plaque to DAV Charitable Service Trust, which aims to help Veterans and their dependents.

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Royal British Legion — Annual Poppy Appeal ” Serving Those Who Serve”
Written by Mitch
Monday, 19 October 2009 03:43
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The Royal British Legion is one of the UK’s largest membership organizations.  The organization is focused on helping veteran personnel and active personnel and their families. They provide welfare services, campaigns and raise funds through the annual Poppy Appeal.

The current theme for the Poppy Appeal is “Serving Those Who Serve”. Last year, The Royal British Legion was able to raise £30 million and hopes to raise more this year to be able to meet to the rising needs of service men.

With that , The Royal British Legion , in conjunction with the British Embassy –Manila , have this year placed collection boxes with ample supply of Poppies at the following outlets:

  • British Consulate - Angeles City

  • Rosalina’s - Balibago

  • Red Phoenix Hotel - Malabanas

  • The London Pub - Clarkfield

As a Veteran owned business , Military Plaques is in total support of the Poppy Appeal, We want to help in any way possible to reach out to other Veterans. With that Support the Poppy Appeal , Donate Now!