Lots of people who complained about us receiving the MBE received theirs for heroism in the war - for killing people. We received ours for entertaining other people. I'd say we deserve ours more.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Personally, it was a big honor for me meeting so many families of the fallen soldiers and hearing their stories.
I think that you can honour the sacrifices of a common soldier without glorifying war.
I have decorated soldiers for heroism before, and it was always such an honor to do it.
Those placed in the position which I now occupy, commonly feel concern about their worthiness to receive the great honour which has been done them.
For as long as this nation has known war, we have embraced the heroes it has produced. Americans have rightfully noted the honor and nobility of courage under hostile fire and thanked those who perished in their defense.
The only medal that I am certain I deserved is the Purple Heart.
THIS Duty implies that we should affectionately interest ourselves in whatever concerns the Honour, the Fame and Security of our Sovereign and his Government.
As a privileged survivor of the First World War, I hope I may be allowed to interject here a deeply felt tribute to those who were not fortunate enough to succeed, but who shared the signal honor of trying to the last to salvage peace.
It's an amazing thing to hear they're finally giving out a Medal of Honor to a soldier from the wars of Iraq and Afghanistan.
We need to honor our troops who served and show our support by giving our men and women who served the best health care, the best educational opportunities, and the best job training available. They deserve nothing less.