Essay

Do you know how many people have received the Medal of Honor in the American Civil War? There was about 1521 mens that had received it. Think about this, not all those heroes get a chance to wear it, and feell proud of what they have done. The ones that have earn it and are able to wear it, their are sure glad to be one of them heroes.
This medal symbolize sacrifice to me. It really hard to be able to earn a Medal of Honor. You need to put other before you. Which is really difficult because some people can not think that way. This medal is all about ability, having the power to earn it. To not be afraid.
It takes bravery in order to be awarded to Congressional Medal of Honor. In that situation I believe you do not think, is only just do it. Bravery is to have the valor to help someone in danger. Is to think about other and not only you. As like you may not think what might happened to you, but you sure know that the person needs help.
The Medal of Honor needs to be value. Once again it not easy to receive this medal. Who ever get it, the heroes should appreciate it. Sometimes it gets to that the person feels that they do not deserve it. People also might think that because a person having the medal and when something is in danger they are responsible to save someone.
Helping others is the something really important. They are risking their life for a stranger.This people were chosen to earn the medal because they have done something really good for that person and the nation.

Dear.....

Dear Private Berney F. Hajiro,

My name is Erika Gonzalez. I attend to the program of JROTC at Farragut Career Academy High School. You made people to realize to be responsible for others. You help your team by killing the enemies with your automatic rifle. Also by been so brave to go and met fire to destroyed two machine nests. I'm admire of your bravery.
This help realize that even me, I could save someone or help someone as like you did. As to help someone when is need and not receiving anything back. I wish my school could make a parade for you guys. By marching and raising the flags for you and other poeple that have earn the Medal of Honor. You will always be remember in our minds! I know you try your your best to do the right thing and which this why you have earn the Medal of Honor. I'm really thankful for giving hope to this nation.

Sincerely,
Cadet Private First Class
Erika Gonzalez

Medal of Honor

The President of the United States
in the name of The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to

Hajiro, Barney F.

Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Army, Company I, 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Place and date: Bruyeres and Biffontain, France, 19, 22 & 29 October, 1944. Born: 16 September 1916, Punene, Maui, Hawaii. Entered service at: Honolulu, Hawaii.

Citation:
Private Barney F. Hajiro distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 19, 22, and 29 October 1944, in the vicinity of Bruyeres and Biffontaine, eastern France. Private Hajiro, while acting as a sentry on top of an embankment on 19 October 1944, in the vicinity of Bruyeres, France, rendered assistance to allied troops attacking a house 200 yards away by exposing himself to enemy fire and directing fire at an enemy strong point. He assisted the unit on his right by firing his automatic rifle and killing or wounding two enemy snipers. On 22 October 1944, he and one comrade took up an outpost security position about 50 yards to the right front of their platoon, concealed themselves, and ambushed an 18-man, heavily armed, enemy patrol, killing two, wounding one, and taking the remainder as prisoners. On 29 October 1944, in a wooded area in the vicinity of Biffontaine, France, Private Hajiro initiated an attack up the slope of a hill referred to as "Suicide Hill" by running forward approximately 100 yards under fire. He then advanced ahead of his comrades about 10 yards, drawing fire and spotting camouflaged machine gun nests. He fearlessly met fire with fire and single-handedly destroyed two machine gun nests and killed two enemy snipers. As a result of Private Hajiro’s heroic actions, the attack was successful. Private Hajiro’s extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon him, his unit, and the United States Army.