Posted on May 29, 2015
Peralta family will donate fallen Marine's Navy Cross to ship. What is your reaction to this news?
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http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/2015/05/29/peralta-family-will-donate-navy-cross-to-ship/28150207/
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I think that is absolutely perfect.
The men and women of the vessel should have the honor of their ship's namesake's decoration on board.
Having said that, the Navy should be able to ensure the familiy still has one.
The men and women of the vessel should have the honor of their ship's namesake's decoration on board.
Having said that, the Navy should be able to ensure the familiy still has one.
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CMSgt James Nolan
I think it is awesome. Â And 1SG (Join to see) I totally agree that the Navy should make sure (and am certain they will) that the family is presented with a replacement, possibly in the form of a shadow box with a photo of the placement of theirs). Â Give them something of substance to hold that memory.
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MAJ Rene De La Rosa
A class act by the family. Even though he should have received the MOH, this is a significant tip of the hat to hard working sailors and ensures that he isn't forgotten.
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I think its great. Being on a ship, you get attached to the things that set your ship apart from others. I served aboard the USS MAHAN DDG 72, towards the end of my tour, we were presented with the stern Name plate from the previous MAHAN. We honored it by placing it on the mess deck to be seen by all that dine aboard the ship. I think that the Navy Cross will be placed in a similar manner and will be honored on a daily basis.
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