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Posted on Feb 15, 2014

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Medal of Honor-Dakota Meyer

I posted these videos in Major. Burns thread just yesterday, but aside of that I was wondering if anyone here has ever heard of SGT Dakota Meyer.

He's a veteran now and I was wondering if he is in RP some where.

If not then we need to have him here.

I don't if there are any Medal of Honor recipients currently here in RP, but if we don't then we need to add them, or at least get SGT Dakota Meyer in here.

For those who don't know him, the following will tell you more.

1. Receiving the medal of honor:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3dHHKx_R4k

2. Marine Corps Ceremony

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyB2s8gZwTg

3. 60 Minutes interview: I have never seen the like.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mev2exb1C0g

Medal of Honor recipient recalls deadly ambush

After several requests for help from his ambushed unit were denied, Dakota Meyer took matters into his own hands, to try and save his trapped comrades in Afg...

Marine Corps Ceremony for Sgt. Dakota Meyer, Medal of Honor Recipient

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Former Marine Dakota Meyer awarded Medal of Honor

Full ceremony: President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to former Marine, Dakota Meyer Thursday. Meyer is only the third living recipient of the award.

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Cpl Robert Clark

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This Marine exemplifies what we all strive to emulate... Self-sacrifice for our brothers in arms... Those we fight with together, against any enemy, have one thing in common... We ALL want to come home. This Marine was able to do so and in the process, was able to ensure that those that fell before him, were able to return home as well... He left no one (soldier, Afghan, Marine) and is an inspiration to soldiers sailors, airmen, and Marines. I for one, as a combat veteran myself, would consider it a priviledge to have him here on RP... Considering the fact that I am a Marine, I feel as though we have served together, if not in person, then certainly in Spirit. Semper Fi!

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SSG Laureano Pabon

10 y

CPL Clark I agree with what you said, Thank you.

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Cpl Robert Clark

10 y

Thank you, SSgt.

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CPT (Join to see)

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I've read his book, and his story is quite incredible.

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CPT (Join to see)

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Short answer is yes, they match. Of course the book going into more detail about the battle and Sgt Meyer's actions. It also builds on his relationship with his teammates before the battle, which explains why he feels like he has failed. He says in his book that he was being awarded the Medal of Honor for his failure.

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SSG Laureano Pabon

10 y

Got that sir, I believe that during the call for help, was not as quick as expected, do you feel he might have some resentment towards the army due to the delay from the call he made for air support ?

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CPT (Join to see)

10 y

He probably does, If I remember correctly I think there were 3 different people sending up calls for fire.

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SSG Laureano Pabon

10 y

Thank you for your help sir.

This clears up some things, here.

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Col (Join to see)

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<p>SSG P, excellent idea, I think he would make a wonderful addition to the RP network, he's a positive example for all to follow. Additionally, he has a verified Twitter account that may be helpful as well (for those on Twitter feel to follow... but please do refrain from sending any direct messages, as we don't want to inundate with message traffic); SSG P and SGT Le will take the lead to contact... Best of luck, if I can be of any assistance at all, please don't hesitate to contact me at any time. Semper Fi!</p><div class="pta-link-card"><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/ [login to see] /twitterpic_bigger.jpg"></div><div class="pta-link-card-content"><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a href="https://twitter.com/Dakota_Meyer" target="_blank">Dakota Meyer (Dakota_Meyer) on Twitter</a></div><div class="pta-link-card-description">The latest from Dakota Meyer (@Dakota_Meyer). Never forget the ones who gave the ultimate sacrifice. #FTWGA. Columbia, Ky</div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="pta-box-hide"><i class="icon-remove"></i></div></div>

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Col (Join to see)

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SGT Le, great ideas, I was thinking along the same lines of perhaps an admin to send an invite, but even better if you are willing to approach SGT to Sgt... also, there's probably no real "sales" necessary as the network pretty much sells itself... although, you could probably include a published article on RallyPoint that would show that this is a reputable and valuable network. There's a variety of articles out there, attached below is among the relatively recent articles on RP and the future direction of the network. Thanks for your help, good luck, and if you need anything please don't hesitate. http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/startups/2014/01/rallypoint-linkedin-for-the-military.html?page=all

RallyPoint: 'LinkedIn for the military' site expects 500K members this year - Boston Business Journal

See clarification below.

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SSG Laureano Pabon

10 y

Ok taking SGT Le advice I present myself in his tweeter and posted the rally point link on his other FB profile to invite Service members and veterans into RP. As per Maj. Burns advice.

It's just a waiting game now. :)

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SSG Laureano Pabon

10 y

Maj. Burns and SGT. Le I'm going to write to you soon.

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SSG (Join to see)

10 y

Definitely a great idea. It would be great to get some insight from our living MoH recipients especially the current ones.

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