(Laughs.) But I believe - I believe that Larry is most proud of being called your husband.Īnd it’s an honor - it’s an honor to have you both here as we give this heroism its full recognition that it deserves.īorn in the Volunteer State, raised by a World War Two veteran, duty defined Larry Taylor’s life from his earliest days.Īs a young man, he volunteered to join the college ROTC unit at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. (Laughter.) Best left out of the presidential record, I guess. Larry learned many ranks and call signs throughout his military service - he earned them: Captain, Dark Horse, Mustang, and probably a few we can’t say out loud. On behalf of our nation, thank you all for being here.Īnd finally, Toni. The same goes for Sergeant David Hill - Vietnam veteran former firefighter and as the last surviving member of Larry’s mission, the driving force behind his Medal of Honor nomination. Gentlemen, you’re the very best the nation has to offer. I also want to thank the previous Medal of Honor recipients who have come to recognize their brother in arms: Paris Davis, Walter Marm, and James McCloughan, and Leroy Petey - Pe- Petry, excuse me. That includes our Secretary of the - of the - of the Defense Austin - Secretary Austin, Secretary McDonough, the Army - the Secretary of the Army Wormuth, Chairman Milley, and Senator Black- where is Senator - Senator Blackburn? - and also Senator Hagerty, who all have joined us today. If you ask anyone here, I’m pretty sure they’d say something - you did something extraordinary. ![]() Well, Larry, you sure in hell did something, man. He said, “I thought you had to do something to receive the Medal of Honor.” Now, when I called Larry to let him know he finally was receiving this recognition, his response was, “I thought you had to do something to receive the Medal of Honor.” (Laughter.) Let me say that again. The Medal of Honor is our nation’s oldest and highest recognition of valor. The pilot we honor today: Captain Larry Taylor. They include the story of a pilot who, 55 years ago, risked his own life to save a group of young soldiers like them. For nearly 20 hours every day, they’ll run, march, swim, and climb some of the most challenging obstacles under the most grueling of conditions.īut most importantly, they’ll learn how to lead, studying the stories of our greatest nation’s warriors. Former Medal of Honor winners, thank you for being here.įolks, in a few days, young women and men from across the country are going to arrive at Fort Worth, Georgia, to attend Ranger School, one of the toughest military courses in the world. ![]()
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