How we can not render this Marine the highest Honor for his ultimate sacrifice is absurd beyond belief. Even in his citation it clearly states his act of heroism!
"The grenade came to rest near Sergeant Peralta's head. Without hesitation and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, Sergeant Peralta reached out and pulled the grenade to his body, absorbing the brunt of the blast and shielding fellow Marines only feet away. Sergeant Peralta succumbed to his wounds."
What more needs to be deemed worthy? His fellow Marines witnessed and spoke of the heroic action itself, yet their credibility is not enough to sway the decision? Sometimes common sense needs to step in and make a wrong, right. Give this American War Hero AND his family the recognition that is due to them all.
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