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McGinnis Inducted Into Pentagon Hall of Heroes
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Richard A. Cody speaks during a Hall of Heroes induction ceremony at the Pentagon, June 3, 2008. The ceremony recognized the valor of Army Pfc.. Ross A. McGinnis who gave his life so that others riding in his military vehicle would survive. The soldier was killed in Baghdad on Dec. 4, 2006. His parents Tom and Romayne received the posthumous Medal of Honor from President Bush at the White House, June 2, 2008. Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England speaks during a Hall of Heroes induction ceremony for Posthumous Medal of Honor recipient Army Pfc. Ross A. McGinnis, at the Pentagon, June 3, 2008. McGinnis' parents Tom and Romayne accepted the award. McGinnis was killed in Baghdad on Dec. 4. 2006, when he used his body to cover a grenade that was thrown into the military vehicle he was riding in with four other soldiers. Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England speaks during a Hall of Heroes induction ceremony for Posthumous Medal of Honor recipient Army Pfc. Ross A. McGinnis, at the Pentagon, June 3, 2008. McGinnis' parents Tom and Romayne accepted the award. McGinnis was killed in Baghdad on Dec. 4. 2006, when he used his body to cover a grenade that was thrown into the military vehicle he was riding in with four other soldiers. Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England speaks during a Hall of Heroes induction ceremony for Posthumous Medal of Honor recipient Army Pfc. Ross A. McGinnis, at the Pentagon, June 3, 2008, where McGinnis' parents Tom and Romayne accepted the award on their son's behalf. McGinnis was killed in Baghdad on Dec. 4. 2006, when he used his body to cover a grenade that was thrown into the military vehicle he was riding in with four other soldiers. Tom McGinnis speaks during a Hall of Heroes induction ceremony for his son, Posthumous Medal of Honor recipient Army Pfc. Ross A. McGinnis, at the Pentagon, June 3, 2008. McGinnis was killed in Baghdad on Dec. 4. 2006, when he used his body to cover a grenade that was thrown into the military vehicle he was riding in with four other soldiers. left to right: Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England, Tom McGinnis, Romayne McGinnis, Army Secretary Pete Geren, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Richard Cody stand by during the unveiling of a Pentagon Medal of Honor citation, June 3, 2008. The award was given to the late Pfc. Ross A. McGinnis, for his selfless act of bravery on Dec. 4, 2006, while deployed in Baghdad. left to right: Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England, Tom McGinnis, Romayne McGinnis, Army Secretary Pete Geren, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Richard Cody stand by during the unveiling of a Pentagon Medal of Honor citation, June 3, 2008. The award honors the late Pfc. Ross A. McGinnis, for his selfless act of bravery on Dec. 4, 2006, while deployed in Baghdad. Tom and Romayne McGinnis stand by after unveiling the etched plaque with their son's name, the late Pfc. Ross A. McGinnis, during a Hall of Heroes induction ceremony at the Pentagon June 3, 2008. McGinnis was killed in Baghdad on Dec. 4. 2006, when he used his body to cover a grenade that was thrown into the military vehicle he was riding in with four other soldiers. Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England, left, presents the Medal of Honor flag to Tom and Romayne McGinnis, parents of Posthumous Medal of Honor recipient Army Pfc. Ross A. McGinnis, during a Hall of Heroes induction ceremony at the Pentagon June 3, 2008.
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Richard A. Cody speaks during a Hall of Heroes induction ceremony at the Pentagon, June 3, 2008. The ceremony recognized the valor of Army Pfc.. Ross A. McGinnis who gave his life so that others riding in his military vehicle would survive. The soldier was killed in Baghdad on Dec. 4, 2006. His parents Tom and Romayne received the posthumous Medal of Honor from President Bush at the White House, June 2, 2008.
Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Molly A. Burgess