Captain Long Story, US Cavalry Posted August 13, 2011 Posted August 13, 2011 A historic Colt .45-caliber, semi-automatic pistol stolen more than 30 years ago from a Medal of Honor winner in South Carolina has been returned to its rightful owner. The gun and owner were reunited after a history buff in Medford, who bought the old handgun in an online auction last month, tracked down the retired Marine whose name is engraved on it. Story here
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 13, 2011 Posted August 13, 2011 I would be hard pressed to call Mr. Berry a hero for what he did. But most assuredly he is a generous gentleman, with the nicest sense of honor and justice. His example is truly worthy of emulation.
Jailhouse Jim, SASS #13104 Posted August 13, 2011 Posted August 13, 2011 It's nice to see there are folks with integrity and honor left in our country for so many would be tempted to keep such a nice piece of military history. It was a great gesture by both men.
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted August 13, 2011 Posted August 13, 2011 Sorta restores your faith in the human race. Great story. Thanks for posting.
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 13, 2011 Posted August 13, 2011 And Mr. Berry, because of his selfless act, still ended up with a 1911 that had been owned by a MoH recipient.
Dog Ears Wilson, SASS #77948 Posted August 13, 2011 Posted August 13, 2011 And Mr. Berry, because of his selfless act, still ended up with a 1911 that had been owned by a MoH recipient. And given to him by ANOTHER MoH recipient! That pistol has some amazing history.
Captain Long Story, US Cavalry Posted August 14, 2011 Author Posted August 14, 2011 I would be hard pressed to call Mr. Berry a hero for what he did. You and I may not, but to that old Marine(who is a hero to the rest of us), the return of his cherished memento might make George Berry a hero in his eyes. Guess it's all kind of relative to where you're standing.
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 You and I may not, but to that old Marine(who is a hero to the rest of us), the return of his cherished memento might make George Berry a hero in his eyes. Guess it's all kind of relative to where you're standing. Yeah...perspective does change things.
Rev Willy Dunkum, SASS # 61027 Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 Makes a person proud just to read this inspiring story
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 I would be hard pressed to call Mr. Berry a hero for what he did. But most assuredly he is a generous gentleman, with the nicest sense of honor and justice. His example is truly worthy of emulation. I dunno Joe, doesn't sound like a BAD definition of a hero. What a great story! Heroes come in every shape and size. JHC
Marshal Phil DeGrave SASS #55202 Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 It's nice to see there are folks with integrity and honor left in our country for so many would be tempted to keep such a nice piece of military history. It was a great gesture by both men. +1 Rather than a heroic deed, I would have to say it was more of "The Cowboy Way".
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