Gunny SGT Rodriguez, an immigrant from Mexico, and Capt Fabayo from Nigeria, I'm here to salute you fine Marines, and say you deserve the MoH just as much as the boy from Kantucay.

Bravo Zulu Dakota from Hawaii Marines, Marines like yourself stand for everything that is good, clean and strong in America . A right way of living which embodies honor & discipline. Your life gives testimony to all that is right in our country. Some say we are becoming weak as a nation in mind and body; Sergeant, you have proven that supposition is bunk ! Mahalo nui loa from Hawaii Dakota & Semper Fidelis Leatherneck, P.T. Brent OUT Did you do your "PT" today Sgt. Meyer ?

he deserved the HONOR and RESPECT. im not american but im proud of you. a young soldier who is willing to give his life to his fellow soldiers and friends. UR AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGG

I love when the families of these heroes aren't even surprised that he did what he did, dude's a badass.

he's a REAL warrior and hero. i salute him.

Great Job! God Bless America!

I'm not fit to polish this man's shoes. You rock, sir.

he is very respected i was a marine i liked being apart of a brother hood and being a marine

his words speak very highly in my opinion. that he's more concerned about people knowing who those men are, were, rather than "Ooo I got The Medal"... well done Sargent and Semper Fi brother.

@unemployedprodigy I know seriously! How can you DISLIKE this!?! This man Risked his life WITHOUT hesitation thinking first about his brothers in arms and acted to save them for the risk of his own life... People who dislike this have no heart and soul.

Wow, What an amazing story! God bless that guy and all of the Marines. God I cant wait till I become one

after a victory in the pacific in ww2,admiral chester Nimitz said of marines,"uncommon valor was a common virtue",well sgt meyer proved it still is!

IMlove the t-shirt, "HAPPINESS IS A WARM GUN". He should knows!!!!

He saved my cousin's body... 1st Lt. Michael Johnson.

WOW May God bless you and btw nice shirt!

The words "SEMPER FIDELS" SAYS IT ALL!

oooorah!!!

Happiness is a Warm Gun.

Correct. The SSgt (now GySgt) was awarded the Navy Cross. The Second Highest decoration. The officers in the CAOC should have been forced to apologize to those they did not believe and those they refused help. I cannot believe that was allowed to happen....

@RestrepoXwow Yes, there are Marines from all over the world. Last I heard you need to have a green card to begin the process though. Call up the US embassy in your country and ask to speak with the Marine Corps detachment commander. There are legal restrictions on how much they can help you, but they should at least be able to point you in the right direction. Expect to spend 2 or 3 years on the whole process, minimum; good luck.

@BEARARMZ so true

@hennessy323 first hes a marine, so ya he could have, but yes he did ask for help, that word he so it was his decision, you make it seem as though chaves was the one who was mainly heroic, and if you recall dekota did go back a forth time on foot by himself to rescue others that had fallen, next what kill someone dakota had one thing on his mind to save his fellow marines, what if chaves said no he wouldn't have any medals

Semper Fi

Semper Fi, Devil Dog.

@ShiftyTate808 well he IS a Marine after all.... just sayin

@RestrepoXwow Currently it takes around 9 to 15 months on average for a US citizen to ship to boot camp to begin training, from the moment they first speak with a recruiter. As a foreign citizen, the need for a green card is going to increase your time. Read more on green cards here: buzzle (dot) com/articles/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-green-card.html. It's not impossible though; if you're serious and really want to do it, plan well and then stick with it. It's not simply a job, it's a life.

@DestinedUSMarine cool story bro

Marines never leave their dead behind..NEVER! joke time: Nancy Pilosi & Barbara Boxer are walking down the street when Nancy shreeks Barbara! Is that your lover coming out of the Florist with a Bouqet of Flowers? Barbara whines "Yes Damit! Now I'll have to keep my legs up in the air for at least 3 whole days! Nancy says "Huh? Why don't you just use a Vase?"

@hennessy323 so ur one of the those people who has to beat up americans b/c hes white. he made the decision and told the juam were going in it was his deceision, not both of thers listen again