oldcrowcv63
Tech Sergeant
When I worked at Perry Buick, USMC Col. Howard V. Lee was one of my customers. He always asked for me. When I found our he was a MOH recipient, I had to go shake his hand. Unfortunately, I wasn't thinking straight, and burst into the waiting room full of customers to do so. I blurted out something about the Medal of Honor, and he got an immediate standing ovation. Later, he came out into the bay where I was working on his Buick and very politely told me to never do that again, in a crowd. I see him now and then at the Navy Federal Credit Union and only wish I were still in uniform. Trust me, it is truly an honor to meet one of these men.
Charles
Charles, that's just the sort of well intentioned faux pas I'd be likely to make were I fortunate to meet a MOH recipient. I think you are not alone in your reaction. It would be a most humbling event.
I service my Subaru at Perry, Their service unit seems a good outfit.