Sergeant Dakota Meyer Awarded Medal of Honor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, September 15, 2011

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“Amid the presidential debates dominating the airwaves, Sergeant Dakota Meyer will receive our nation’s highest military honor later today. His bravery under fire and unflinching commitment to leave no fallen comrade behind embodies the ethos of this New Greatest Generation,” said IAVA Founder and Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff. “As we mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11 this week, Sergeant Meyer, and IAVA Member Veteran, is a remarkable example of the leadership our troops continue to demonstrate a decade into war. To help others, he put aside his personal fears in an act of selflessness - an important lesson for all Americans.

This historic ceremony must also be a reminder to the country that the effects of these wars don’t end on the battlefield. Each of the over 2.3 million Iraq and Afghanistan veterans have unique stories to share from the frontlines. And they all need to know our country has their back when they get home. It’s critical that we stay focused on getting them the support and resources required to fully cultivate our Next Greatest Generation. We know Sergeant Meyer did everything in his power to get to those in need. It’s time for Americans everywhere to follow his lead.”

To learn more about the Medal of Honor and the ten veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan who have received our nation’s highest military award since September 11, 2001, visit IAVA’s Hall of Heroes.