Welcome to Days of Honor

Greetings Readers of all Ages,
       Do you need a hero?  Have you ever stopped to wonder if something extraordinary happened on this day in history?  Do you want to keep alive the memories of our most heroic Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen? (Yes, one woman as well.)  If so, you have come to the right place.
       Days of Honor is dedicated to heroes who have received our nation's highest honor for valor, The Medal of Honor.  From the battlefields of Gettysburg, Antietam, and Manassas to the mountains of Afghanistan and the deserts of Iraq, a select number of Servicemen have distinguished themselves by valor above and beyond the call of duty.  Of the few who earned the medal, a much smaller number have become famous.  Since the outset of the Second World War, most recipients have not lived to receive the award.  I will emphasize the Servicemen who are not household names, always with a mind to keep alive a hero's memory and inspire the rest of us.
     Starting October 1, 2012, I will post three to four times per week, telling the story of a recipient of the Medal of Honor.  I do not have to keep strictly to a timetable, however.  Please make comments and send requests for stories of specific battles, dates, and heroes you wish to know more about.  I will respond as quickly as possible.   Remember, someone did something heroic on this day in history, so make your day count, too.
Blessings,
Hugh Henry