Peralta family will donate fallen Marine's Navy Cross to ship. What is your reaction to this news?

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Fri, 29 May 2015 15:53:38 -0400

http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/2015/05/29/peralta-family-will-donate-navy-cross-to-ship/28150207/

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Peralta family will donate fallen Marine's Navy Cross to ship

Nearly seven years after the award was approved, the family of fallen Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta will hold his Navy Cross next month. But not for

Response by CPT Ahmed Faried made May 29 at 2015 3:54 PM

CPT Ahmed Faried — Fri, 29 May 2015 15:54:34 -0400

Oustanding!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2015 3:55 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 May 2015 15:55:56 -0400

I think that is absolutely perfect.
The men and women of the vessel should have the honor of their ship's namesake's decoration on board.

Having said that, the Navy should be able to ensure the familiy still has one.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2015 4:22 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 May 2015 16:22:09 -0400

I think is a very generous family that knows this will honor him.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made May 29 at 2015 4:35 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Fri, 29 May 2015 16:35:05 -0400

Fitting.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2015 4:37 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 May 2015 16:37:13 -0400

I think it's awesome!

Response by Sgt Cody Dumont made May 29 at 2015 7:29 PM

Sgt Cody Dumont — Fri, 29 May 2015 19:29:52 -0400

I admire and respect their decision.

Response by LCDR Jamie Galus made May 31 at 2015 9:56 AM

LCDR Jamie Galus — Sun, 31 May 2015 09:56:48 -0400

As an amphib Sailor, I have never had the opportunity to serve aboard a ship named for an American Hero. All of my ships have been named after American cities, the only exception was a ship named after the first American amphibious landing (a little trivia). I always felt, that serving on aboard a ship named after an American Hero such as the PERALTA, MURPHY or DUNHAM, that the crew would have a much better connection to the ship because of it's namesake.

To quote CAPT Mike Abrashoff in reference to his Sailors onboard BENFOLD (a ship named after an FMF Corpsman who was awarded the Medal of Honor in Korea), "I wanted my crew to display courage and step up to the plate just as Edward Benfold had done."

Her crew will have a heavy burden, but I know the Sailors who man her will live up to example set forth by Sgt. Rafael Peralta.

Response by SGT Lawrence Corser made Jun 3 at 2015 11:37 PM

SGT Lawrence Corser — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 23:37:01 -0400

That is pretty awesome

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2015 11:02 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 11:02:59 -0400

I think it is a great tribute.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2015 11:29 AM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 11:29:13 -0400

I think its great. Being on a ship, you get attached to the things that set your ship apart from others. I served aboard the USS MAHAN DDG 72, towards the end of my tour, we were presented with the stern Name plate from the previous MAHAN. We honored it by placing it on the mess deck to be seen by all that dine aboard the ship. I think that the Navy Cross will be placed in a similar manner and will be honored on a daily basis.