Several military personnel, including U.S. Army 1LT Stephen Doane, U.S. Army Major Jerry L. Bell, Army Master Sergeant Mike C. Peña, Lt. Michael E. Thornton, and a Leon County businessman, have been posthumously honored with various medals of honor, including the Medal of Honor and the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor. These individuals were recognized for their courage, sacrifice, and service on National Medal of Honor Day. Gov. Greg Abbott presented the prestigious award to the families of Bell and Peña. The recipients were commended for their bravery and dedication to defending their fellow soldiers and country.
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Jerry Bell and U.S. Master Sgt. Mike Peña represented very the best of Texas. I'm glad to see these heroes honored posthumously for their courage and sacrifice.🇺🇸 Read more about these two Texas Legislative Medal of Honor recipients: https://t.co/QttmFMza1L
A Leon County businessman has been posthumously honored with the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor: https://t.co/UXkVxYChcq #fox44tx
Hear the incredible story of Medal of Honor Recipient Lt. Michael E. Thornton, as WWE and @MohMuseum honor him as well as the many brave men and women on National Medal of Honor Day. https://t.co/nJkhhA7I36
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2 Army veterans posthumously awarded the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor | Gov. Greg Abbott presented the prestigious award to the families of U.S. Army Major Jerry L. Bell and Army Master Sergeant Mike C. Peña. READ MORE: https://t.co/MGdxKnnYmH
Texas heroes recognized during Medal of Honor ceremony https://t.co/OV5UJaY7HT
When @usarmy 1LT Stephen Doane enlisted during Vietnam, his decision inspired his own father, a #WWII vet, to rejoin as a Reservist. Doane defended his fellow soldiers until his last breath, earning a posthumous #MedalofHonor. #NationalMedalOfHonorDay https://t.co/QD2k5cEV20