Massachusetts Exemplary Army
Corporal Donald Joseph Greene
Gave All July 29, 1968 at 21
Remember Donald today.
Bronze Star #American Hero.๐บ๐ธ๐๏ธ
Kevin Hale has dedicated more than 19 years of outstanding service to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, serving as a Juvenile Detention Officer, Sergeant, and Adult Corrections Officer.
Today, we celebrate Kevin's exceptional career, unwavering commitment, and the positive impact he has made on our agency and the people he has served. Throughout his career, he earned the Captain's Award, was named Employee of the Year, and played a vital role as an instructor with our Defensive Tactics Team, helping prepare and mentor countless members of our office.
While we're sad to see him go, we're excited that Kevin will continue serving the citizens of Hamilton County as he begins the next chapter of his law enforcement career.
Congratulations, Kevin, and thank you for 19 years of dedication, leadership, and service. We wish you nothing but success in the years ahead! ๐๐
On this day, 58 years ago, July 28, 1968, 21-year-old Hospital Corpsman Third Class Wayne Maurice Caron moved with his Marine unit across an open rice paddy in Quang Nam Province.
He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division.
The unit was conducting a combat sweep against enemy forces in the Republic of Vietnam.
Without warning, intense enemy small arms fire tore through the ranks of his platoon.
Two Marines fell immediately in the open field.
Caron sprinted directly into the crossfire to reach them.
He arrived at their position but discovered both men were already dead.
The enemy then intensified their assault with a heavy barrage of automatic weapons fire.
More Marines took hits and dropped into the mud.
Caron left his exposed position and rushed across the fire-swept terrain to aid his wounded comrades.
As he ran, an enemy bullet struck his arm.
The impact knocked him to the ground.
He ignored the severe bleeding, regained his footing, and pushed forward toward the injured men.
Caron reached the first grievously wounded Marine and provided critical medical assistance.
His quick actions stabilized the Marine and saved the man's life.
Caron then stood up and charged toward a second wounded Marine.
The enemy concentrated their fire on the running corpsman and shot him again.
A bullet shattered his leg and sent him crashing back into the mud.
He could no longer walk.
Bleeding heavily from multiple wounds, Caron began crawling the remaining distance through the intense gunfire.
He dragged himself to the second severely wounded man and administered life-saving aid.
Looking across the battlefield, he spotted a third injured Marine.
Caron started pulling himself through the mud toward the third casualty.
Enemy small arms fire struck Caron for a third time.
His body was failing, but he kept crawling forward with sheer determination.
Before he could reach the third Marine, an enemy rocket-propelled grenade directly impacted his position.
The blast killed Caron instantly.
His sacrifice was recognized with the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor.
His legacy was cemented permanently nine years later.
In 1977, the United States Navy commissioned the USS Caron.
This Spruance-class destroyer was named entirely in his honor and served the fleet for over two decades.
Michigan Army Exceptional
Sergeant Alfred John Davies Jr.
Gave All July 29, 1968 at 21
Remember Alfred today.
2 Bronze Stars #American Hero.๐บ๐ธ๐๏ธ
When Rebecca Asaro misses her dad, she listens to โWish You Were Hereโ by Pink Floyd.
Her father, FDNY Firefighter Carl Asaro, loved music, from The Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd to Elvis and Frank Sinatra. He played guitar, saxophone, and piano for his children, sometimes teaching them to play alongside him. Music was something he shared with his family, and it remains one of the ways Asaro keeps him close.
Asaro was nine years old on 9/11, waiting for her father to come home. He never did. Firefighter Asaro rushed to the World Trade Center that morning to help others.
Today, Asaro is a firefighter herself, proudly serving at Engine 54โher fatherโs former company. She shares his story with visitors, remembering not only how he died, but how he lived: as a father, a musician, and someone who believed in showing up for others.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Asaro continues to tell her fatherโs story so that future generations can know the people behind the names.
Because to remember is to remember their lives, their legacies, and all that they gave to the world.
Read Asaroโs story and more stories of those whose lives were shaped by the courage and sacrifice of the people who rushed toward danger on 9/11. Together, we can ensure we never forget. https://t.co/mbLXYnX7WR
๐จ WOW! President Trump just announced he will be bringing this 16YO lifeguard to the WHITE HOUSE to give him a High Civilian Honor, after @EricTrump called for it
THAT is a HERO ๐๐ป