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automatic weapons fire, Meadows climbed out of his
vehicle and cleared a compound in the northern section
of the village before securing a vantage point on the Including Capt. Meadows, ten service members are
roof. forever enshrined on the Wall of Honor:

Under a barrage of gunfire, Meadows sprung to Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos (1929-2017) – Silver
action with complete disregard for his own safety. Star, Distinguished Service Cross, Bronze Oak Leaf
Compromising his position, he neutralized two enemy Cluster
combatants and marked his position for supporting 1st Lt. Lee Roy Herron (1945-1969) – Navy Cross
arms to locate the target. Meadows was mortally
wounded when he fearlessly exposed himself to provide 2nd Lt. Darryn Deen Andrews (1975-2009) – Silver
suppressive fire, enabling fellow Marines to forge ahead Star, Texas Legislative Medal of Honor
and destroy the well-fortified enemy. 2nd Lt. George O'Brien (1926-2005) – Medal of
Honor
By his extraordinary guidance, zealous initiative and
total dedication to duty, Meadows reflected great credit Pfc. Herman Wallace (1924-1945) – Medal of Honor
upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the
Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. Meadows – Col. Rick Husband (1957-2003) – Congressional
who received a Bronze Star for his act of bravery – died Space Medal of Honor
two weeks before his daughter was born. Maj. Troy Gilbert (1972-2006) – Distinguished
Flying Cross
“He died trying to cover his battle buddies,” Mello-Miles
said. “His incredible selflessness and courage should Maj. John Wells (1922-2016) – Navy Cross
be honored and remembered. I'm a combat veteran. I Staff Sgt. Steve Morin, Jr. (1979-2005) – Bronze Star
served in Iraq, and we have a lot of combat veterans in
the department who've lost people. It's near and dear Capt. Joshua S. Meadows (1979-2009) – Bronze Star
to our hearts to honor those we've lost and to preserve
their memories.”

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