Posted on Jul 1, 2022

Should WWII’s last Medal of Honor recipient get a state funeral?

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Question: Should Woody Williams, the last living WWII Medal of Honor recipient be granted a state funeral? Getting increased attention in DC right now.

Should WWII’s last Medal of Honor recipient get a state funeral?

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Responses: 4

SFC Casey O'Mally

Posted >1 y ago

Yes. As should ALL MoH recipients, IMHO.

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CPL Douglas Chrysler

Posted >1 y ago

Why not? Taxpayers are paying outrageous amounts for things unrelated to America, so why not honor our own.

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MSgt Michael Bischoff

Posted >1 y ago

He is a hero but should he be the exception because he the last.

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