Alexander's Column
Principled commentary from Mark Alexander, Publisher.
Profiles of Valor: SSG Salvatore Giunta (USA)
"There were more bullets in the air than stars in the sky — a wall of bullets at everyone..."
Profiles of Valor: Samuel Whittemore, Patriot
The roots of American Patriotism originate with the "shot heard round the world."
Profiles of Valor: COL Gabby Gabreski (USA/USAF)
He displayed "unusual valor and new combat tactics in becoming a leading ace in two wars, and by devotion to duty in peace."
Profiles of Valor: Revoke the Wounded Knee Medals
"The heroism, valor, and intrepidity attached to the combat actions associated with the Medal of Honor are tarnished by allowing the Wounded Knee awards to stand."
Profiles of Valor: MAJ Richard Bong (USA), American Ace of Aces
"MAJ Bong voluntarily engaged in repeated combat missions, including unusually hazardous sorties..."
Profiles of Valor: PO1 Marcus Luttrell (USN)
"In the middle of everything evil, in an evil place, you can find goodness."
Profiles of Valor: LT Michael Murphy (USN)
"In his final act of bravery, he continued to engage the enemy until he was mortally wounded."
Profiles of Valor: PVTs Shadrach and Wilson, the Last Raiders
"This rectifies a historical oversight that has deprived Privates Shadrach and Wilson from receiving our nation's highest military honor for valor on the battlefield."
Profiles of Valor: The Independence Day Medals
Since the "shots heard 'round the world," generations of American Patriots have defended Liberty.
Profiles of Valor: SGT Dave Hill (USA) — Last Ranger Standing
"I will forever be grateful for their selfless and courageous actions that night."
Profiles of Valor: The York Family Legacy
"Grandpa, you're in the encyclopedia! You're famous!"
Profiles of Valor: Forgotten Hero?
CPL Waverly "Woody" Woodson Jr. receives a long-overdue Distinguished Service Cross.
Profiles of Valor: The D-Day Medals of Honor
It was an epic battle in defense of American Liberty and, by extension, that of all mankind.
Profiles of Valor: The Last D-Day Vets Standing
"The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. ... And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking."
Profiles of Valor: SFC Christopher Celiz (USA)
"He was selflessly body blocking that litter team and that helicopter crew as they were loading the casualty on the bird under a tremendous amount of fire."
Profiles of Valor: Farewell Col Bud Anderson (USAF)
Blue skies and tailwinds to the last member of the World War II Triple Ace Club.
Profiles of Valor: The Jewish Medal of Honor Recipients
"The Medal of Honor stands for the highest degree of heroism; its recipients risked their lives [for] freedom, liberty, and the lives of their fellow soldiers."
Profiles of Valor: MSG Roddie Edmonds (USA)
"We are ALL Jews." Roddie took this heroic story to his grave, and it was only years later that his family and those with whom he served, brought it into the light.
Profiles of Valor: Farewell, COL Ralph Puckett (USA)
"He feared no man, he feared no situation and he feared no enemy."
Profiles of Valor: HM2 David Robert Ray (USN)
"HC2c. Ray served to inspire the men of Battery D to heroic efforts in defeating the enemy."