Posted on 02/12/2013 1:54:34 PM PST by Arthurio
(CNN) -- The former Army staff sergeant who was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama Monday is declining the first lady's invitation to be her guest at Tuesday's State of the Union address.
Clint Romesha, who was awarded the prestigious medal for uncommon valor in Afghanistan, told CNN that he has decided to spend the evening with friends from his former unit, Black Knight Troop, 3-61 CAV, his wife Tammy -- with whom he celebrates a wedding anniversary Tuesday -- and their families.
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This guy has his priorities straight.
Me? If I was asked to visit obozo, I would have to wash my hair that day.
Smart guy, never miss the anniversery.
The thought that this soldier would be required to salute the bat-eared-b*stard if they were outside makes me hurl.
Sgt Romesha has class, cojones, and honor beyond measure.
Dorkface has no measure of anything except slime.
Good judgment. Now he will be spared the need to de-contaminate himself.
This man is such a hero. He is humbled by all of the attention. His pathos at the ceremony was evident. I like the cut of his jib.....may he live a long and blessed life
Mooch has never looked better.....
I bet he understands more than most of us.. you do not get time back with your loved ones or with your brothers in arms. Why would he waste that time with something as insignificant as being a photo prop for people who do not understand his wisdom... nor do they possess it. Happy anniversary and Wow!
I’d like to kiss his boots!!
good decision.
Yeah, sorry, my sock drawer needs rearranging.
“who was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama”
I think that should read “presented” the Medal of Honor.
This soldier has brought more Honor to HIS Medal of Honor
God Bless him, he is more than worthy of recognition.
Airborne Trooper!
Honor first.
There is no honor in the company of these tyrannical trash.
Good for him. I think I’d wish for better company as well
That is what honor is about
the lion declining an invitation to lay down with jackals and hyenas in a show of “compromise”
Scheduling conflict.. LOL
I told my wife last night the decision to get the award from Beezle or not receive the honor would be a tough one.
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