http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medal_of_honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed on a member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself "…conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States…" Because of its nature, awards of the medal are frequently made posthumously.
Members of all branches of the U.S. military are eligible to receive the medal, and each service has a unique design with the exception of the Marine Corps and Coast Guard, which both use the Navy's medal. The Medal of Honor is often presented personally to the recipient or, in the case of posthumous awards, to next of kin, by the President of the United States. Due to its high status, the medal has special protection under U.S. law.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medal_of_honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed on a member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself "…conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States…" Because of its nature, awards of the medal are frequently made posthumously.
Members of all branches of the U.S. military are eligible to receive the medal, and each service has a unique design with the exception of the Marine Corps and Coast Guard, which both use the Navy's medal. The Medal of Honor is often presented personally to the recipient or, in the case of posthumous awards, to next of kin, by the President of the United States. Due to its high status, the medal has special protection under U.S. law.
http://www.army.mil/cmh/html/moh/vietnam-m-z.html
NORRIS, THOMAS R.
Rank and organization: Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, SEAL Advisor, Strategic Technical Directorate Assistance Team, Headquarters, U.S. Military Assistance Command. Place and date: Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam, 10 to 13 April 1972. Entered service at: Silver Spring, Md. Born: 14 January 1944, Jacksonville, Fla. Citation: Lt. Norris completed an unprecedented ground rescue of 2 downed pilots deep within heavily controlled enemy territory in Quang Tri Province. Lt. Norris, on the night of 10 April, led a 5-man patrol through 2,000 meters of heavily controlled enemy territory, located 1 of the downed pilots at daybreak, and returned to the Forward Operating Base (FOB). On 11 April, after a devastating mortar and rocket attack on the small FOB, Lt. Norris led a 3-man team on 2 unsuccessful rescue attempts for the second pilot. On the afternoon of the 12th, a forward air controller located the pilot and notified Lt. Norris. Dressed in fishermen disguises and using a sampan, Lt. Norris and 1 Vietnamese traveled throughout that night and found the injured pilot at dawn. Covering the pilot with bamboo and vegetation, they began the return journey, successfully evading a North Vietnamese patrol. Approaching the FOB, they came under heavy machinegun fire. Lt. Norris called in an air strike which provided suppression fire and a smoke screen, allowing the rescue party to reach the FOB. By his outstanding display of decisive leadership, undaunted courage, and selfless dedication in the face of extreme danger, Lt. Norris enhanced the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_R._Norris
Nickname: Tommy, Ratso
Place of birth: Jacksonville, Florida
Allegiance: United States Navy
Battles/wars: Vietnam War
Awards: Medal of Honor
Other work: FBI agent
Thomas R. Norris, USN (Retired) (born 14 January 1944) is a retired a U.S. Navy SEAL awarded the Medal of Honor for his ground rescue of two downed pilots in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam on April 10-April 13, 1972. At the time of the action, Lieutenant Norris was a SEAL Advisor with the Strategic Technical Directorate Assistance Team.
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http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=2005_4022364
chron
Houston Chronicle Archives
Prosecutor in CIA case meets new grand jury
DAVID JOHNSTON New York Times
Thu 12/08/2005
Houston Chronicle
WASHINGTON - The special prosecutor in the CIA leak case returned Wednesday to the federal courthouse for an initial session with a new grand jury in the criminal inquiry.
The prosecutor, Patrick J. Fitzgerald, declined to comment on the nearly three-hour session. It was not clear whether he presented any evidence to the panel.
Fitzgerald has brought one indictment in the investigation, against Vice President Dick Cheney's former chief of staff, Lewis "Scooter" Libby, who was charged on Oct. 28 with five perjury and obstruction of justice counts. Libby pleaded not guilty.
Fitzgerald has said he is nearing the end of a nearly two-year inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the disclosure of the identity of Valerie Wilson, a CIA officer.
http://brucecmoore.com/pages/OSP/05-1207.html
December 07, 2005
With the SAM downtown expansion rising in the background (R above), the Waterfront Trolley barn has finally been torn down, and a worker creates a new end-of-the-line with a cutting torch (L).
By days end, nothing but a pile of rubble remains
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAM
Sam
SAM may refer to:
Seattle Art Museum
Surface-to-Air Missile, a missile designed to be launched from land or sea to destroy aircraft
