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NORFOLK, Va. — Hampton Roads Naval Museum hosted a luncheon lecture and book signing, Oct.15, at Norfolk Naval Station's Vista Point Club.
The luncheon featured keynote speakers James E. Wise and Scott Baron, authors of the recently published book entitled, "The Navy Cross: Extraordinary Heroism in Iraq, Afghanistan and other conflicts." The book recounts in vivid detail the courageous acts of Sailors and Marines awarded the U.S. Navy's highest honor of valor.
"It's important to not only remember our history, but for our younger Sailors to understand better the honor, courage and commitment that they [Navy Cross recipients] had, as the overall education that goes on," said Lee Duckworth, director of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum education department, "this is just one aspect of it that focuses on the Navy history that is so important to all of us."
The authors Wise and Baron, whom are both Vietnam veterans, captivated an audience of over 75 service members and civilians while discussing the moments of true heroism captured in their book.
Their book focuses mainly on Sailors and Marines recognized for heroic acts during service in Iraq and Afghanistan, but, also touches on recipients from earlier wars as well.
The Navy Cross, the Navy's second highest award for bravery, honors those in the United States Navy and Marine Corps who exhibit extraordinary courage under very difficult conditions.
The Navy Cross is second only to the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is awarded to service members of any branch, past or present, who have shown extreme selflessness and bravery during war. It is usually awarded when a service member gives their life to their nation to save the lives of many.
"The story of the bravery of the U.S. Armed Forces must be told so that future generations of Americans are continually reminded of the high cost of freedom," is the last paragraph written in the preface of what is a historical documentation of these Navy Cross recipients' legacies.
For more information on this book visit www.usni.org
| Date Taken: | 10.15.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 10.16.2009 11:36 |
| Story ID: | 40226 |
| Location: | NORFOLK, US |
| Web Views: | 384 |
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