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What Memorial Day is About
Memorial day is a day to remember the men and women who have given their lives in service to our great nation. While Cmdr. Harrison was not awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously, it is the willingness of men and women which is exemplified by the CMH that provide the cornerstone of the defence or our liberties.
Waco, of course, is about 40 miles from where I live. As with last year, we are are calling to rememberance a CMH winner who is close to where I reside.
Rank and organization: Commander, U.S. Navy. Born: 30 July 1870, Waco, Tex. Accredited to: Texas. G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915. Citation: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. During this period, Comdr. Harrison brought his ship into the inner harbor during the nights of the 21st and 22d without the assistance of a pilot or navigational lights, and was in a position on the morning of the 22d to use his guns with telling effect at a critical time.
MickC @ May 30, 2005