Posted on Jun 29, 2016
Gunnery Sergeant Awarded Medal for Rescue: 'That's What Marines Do'
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Brazilian-born U.S. Marine who came to this country as a child was awarded a medal for heroism Thursday for saving troops and civilians from a helicopter that crashed in Afghanistan last year.
"I don't see myself as a hero. I happened to be in the right place at the right time. I happened to be the first person on the scene," said Gunnery Sgt. Geann Pereira, 33, to a gathering at Oakland Park City Hall after a general presented him with Navy and Marine Corps Medal, the ribbon and citation.
"I don't see myself as a hero. I happened to be in the right place at the right time. I happened to be the first person on the scene," said Gunnery Sgt. Geann Pereira, 33, to a gathering at Oakland Park City Hall after a general presented him with Navy and Marine Corps Medal, the ribbon and citation.
Gunnery Sergeant Awarded Medal for Rescue: 'That's What Marines Do'
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He brings Honor to himself, the Corp and his family name.
Great job GySgt!
M. Morris RVT
Great job GySgt!
M. Morris RVT
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Thanks for your comment about the heroism of Gunny Sargent Pereira. He's what the Marines are all about.
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Cpl Mark A. Morris
SGT (Join to see) - Get some rest Sgt. You have get up at 0430hrs for the 5mile formation run. Then, it's off to the berms for live fire all day long.
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I remember those days. How could I forget? Do that run, wash up, eat breakfast chow.
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