

Metra conductor Omarr Hardaway (back, center) attends a Medal of Honor reception for former U.S.

“Staff Sergeant Bellavia's bravery, complete disregard for his own safety, and unselfish and courageous actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.” “Acting on instinct to save the members of his platoon from an imminent threat, Staff Sergeant Bellavia ultimately cleared an entire enemy-filled house, destroyed four insurgents, and badly wounded a fifth,” the Medal of Honor citation read. 10, 2004 as the squad leader in support Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah, Iraq. Trump presented the medal to Bellavia for the bravery and valor he displayed on Nov. to stand beside Bellavia as he became the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the Medal of Honor. On June 25, Hardaway and about 30 members of his platoon traveled to Washington D.C. David Bellavia – known to Hardaway as “Bell” for the past 18 years – that he had been awarded the country’s highest military honor. Then came the voice on the other end of the phone: a message from President Donald Trump informing Army Staff Sgt. “We’re going to the White House,” Bell said. Army squad leader Bell, none compare to one he received this spring. Of all the phone calls Metra Conductor Omarr Hardaway has had with his friend and former U.S.
