Medal of Honor recipient gets hero’s welcome

“I got to come home. We had eight guys that didn’t come home that gave up everything,” former StaffSgt. and Medal of Honorrecipient Clint Romesha said. “Understand, I don’t wear it for me, I wear it for all those who served.”

But it’s hard to find a better example than Romesha.

Romesha was defending his fellow soldiers at Combat Outpost Keating in Afghanistan in 2009.

His resilience, as he staved off the enemy while wounded, earned him the Medal of Honor.

Romesha has since left the service, but is still involved with the military.

This week he’s talking to Fort Carson’s 4thInfantry Division during Iron Horse Week. It’s a time where soldiers learn about tactics, teamwork and leadership.

“I have an opportunity to share and explain to people the service and sacrifice of their soldiers,” Romesha said. “These men and women raise their right hand… they give up their freedom of choice to decide where they go and what they get to do.”

Romesha is reluctant to take credit for what he’s done.

“It’s a humbling experience… Every time I think about what life choices I make, what would they think of what I’m doing, I just want to honor them,” he said.