"Family of SEAL to Get Medal of Honor" from the AP reports that the family of Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy received the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest honor for value, given posthumously for his acts of courage. Murphy received the first Medal of Honor given for the war in Afghanistan.
Murphy put himself in harm's way while calling for help for his vastly outmanned troops by exposing himself to enemy fire while calling in an open area for help.
Bush wore one of Murphy's dog tags on his chest during the ceremony.
After the ceremony, Dan Murphy said, Bush told the family: "I was inspired by having Michael next to my chest."
The father, who fought back tears during the ceremony, said they were "deeply moved" by Bush's gesture.
"It was very emotional on everybody's part," said Maureen Murphy.
Bush presided over a solemn ceremony honoring their son's battlefield decision to expose himself to deadly enemy fire in order to make a radio call for help for his elite combat team.
"While their missions were often carried out in secrecy, their love of country and devotion to each other was always clear," President Bush said. "On June 28, 2005, Michael would give his life for these ideals."
Click here for the White House account...
Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell is a book recounting the incredible heroics of Murphy's combat team...
Hot Air video of award ceremony
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