Captain Long Story, US Cavalry Posted August 13, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 WOW....what a story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 13, 2011 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jailhouse Jim, SASS #13104 Posted August 13, 2011 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Great story. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Sorta restores your faith in the human race. Great story. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 VERY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Lt. McGinty Lt. Finn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 13, 2011 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Ears Wilson, SASS #77948 Posted August 13, 2011 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Long Story, US Cavalry Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack Saddle Slim, SASS #73122 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 What a great story!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 14, 2011 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Willy Dunkum, SASS # 61027 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Makes a person proud just to read this inspiring story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted August 14, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Phil DeGrave SASS #55202 Posted August 15, 2011 Share 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". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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