Political Quotes

“a friend of mine named Matt Urban passed away over the weekend, leaving a legacy of superlative achievement in a military career that will enlighten generations to come about what it means to be a soldier, a patriot and a hero. I would like to share my memory of Matt Urban and a few of the things that impressed us in Michigan about this citizen and civic leader, this family man who was I believe the most decorated soldier in the history of the U.S. military. He will be remembered in our hearts and in our history books for his staggering courage and fearless valor in the face of the grave danger that comes with war. Duty to country and loyalty to the men with whom he fought side-by-side drove him on the battlefields of victorious campaigns across North Africa, Sicily, Normandy, and Belgium in World War II. Matt's military career was legendary. Indeed, his exploits on the battlefield are larger than life. He earned 29 combat medals, including seven Purple Hearts, the Medal of Honor, the American Campaign Medal, and French Croix de Guerre with a Silver gilt Star. Each and every medal tells a story of a man who seemed to show no fear, a man determined to carry on the fight for freedom for his countrymen. His final Medal of Honor, awarded in a White House ceremony in 1980, marked an act of heroism that had come to characterize his feats in combat.”