Trump awards Medal of Honor to Army medic for heroic actions in Afghanistan

President Trump awarded the nation's highest military honor to Ronald J. Shurer II for conspicuous gallantry for actions he took in 2008 as a staff sergeant in the Army. He now serves in the Secret Service

[@carsonglass4158]

Reading the comments I see a lot of people on here talking about Trump or Clinton. THIS IS NOT ABOUT EITHER OF THEM. This is about Staff Sergeant Ronald Shurer. Do not make this man of honor your platform for politics. This man is a hero and that is all we should be talking about.

[@rodneywilhelm8912]

Exactly Carson!! Daniel needs to realize these soldiers are fighting to protect his rights.

[@dontjudgeme041]

@@rodneywilhelm8912 I'm pretty sure if you US never send troops to Iraq or Afghanistan we would still be free here

[@rodneywilhelm8912]

Hammd Arif and have more terrorist attacks here

[@PaulJordan318]

Carson Glass your absolutely correct Sir.

[@nousername4402]

@Daniel_az His bravery and courageous actions put him there. Although politics put him in the situation, he didn't have to act in the way he did. Think about it.

[@cr7neymar908]

talk about a badass. he was in the special forces now hes in the secret service.

[@claycollins8973]

Special forces medic no less! I feel medics are a notch above conventional soldiers

[@HarryRacer18]

clay collins medics/corpsman in special force teams are not only a special force operator but also have to deal with treating wounded brothers. They are the unsung heroes of the special forces. CMoH recipient Navy Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward Byers was also a corpsman of his SEAL team. In addition CMoH recipient Navy Master Chief Britt Slabinski is also a trained Paramedic. This former Staff Sergeant is currently a special agent assigned to US Secret Service Counter Assault Team-Special Operations Division at the Whitehouse.

[@sym.7505]

lol that remind you of a couple of movies ? 👀

[@nunyabiznez6381]

Wouldn't YOU recruit from the special forces? I would. If I needed a body guard he would be at the top of my list.

[@a18i92k]

Staff Sergeant Ronald Shurer I Salute you from Finland. May the winds be fair and gentle

[@WhiteRaven798]

I love your profile pic my friend. That soldier you display was an extraordinary one as well.

[@paulmargitich1012]

Thank you for your service Sgt. My dad served as a Medic in Korea. Balls of steel.

[@YearOneOfficial]

Paul Margitich As a Korean American, I thank and salute your father.

[@flyinryan7773]

make that titanium

[@Masonpapa]

God damn commies in North Korea!

[@bigbywolf6470]

Every time someone is presented the Medal of Honor you can tell by the look on there face they were remembering everything they had to endure to get that medal the look is always the same

[@kevinhealey6540]

did you ever notice this, they're generally very modest and soft spoken.

[@timothysantiago2615]

All except Dakota Myers. He is a disgrace to this medal.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

@@timothysantiago2615 I bet if you said that to his face, he'd correct your mistake (on the spelling of his name).

[@loficat4993]

@@timothysantiago2615 How so? He saved the lives of 32 people.

[@timothysantiago2615]

@@loficat4993 all he does is boast and spew hatred.

[@loficat4993]

@@timothysantiago2615 Specifically what hate and what boasting are you talking about? I remember him saying he doesn't feel guilty for killing someone but he has also acknowledged that the only reason he was fighting those people was because he was born in a different country then them, that they both were fighting for a cause they couldn't see themselves, or are you talking about his disgruntle view of his own military because those views might be justified considering he was left to dry by the Army commanders that day.

[@anon9245]

Why don't they give every medal of honor recipients a million dollars as an added thank you?

[@adamclaflin2535]

no clue but they do get a 1500 dollars a month for life

[@HarryRacer18]

Congressional Medal of Honor recipients receive many benefits to include but not limited to; 10% retirement pay increase, additional $1,500 a month with cost-of-living increases, air transportation priority on DoD flights and benefits for dependents to fly on overseas flights onboard DoD overseas flights for free for life, Special commissary privileges for them and their dependents, granted privilege to be buried in Arlington Cemetery, fully qualified children of recipients are eligible for admission to any US military academies without regard to nomination or quota, special uniform allowance, invited to all presidential balls and inaugurations of presidents, 40 states offer Medal of Honor special plates, you get salutes form military personnel’s regardless of rank,

[@mewntay230]

@@HarryRacer18 That sounds really nice.

[@mewntay230]

@robert howard For sure.

[@beeveen3845]

@@HarryRacer18 And also their children are allowed to go to any academy for free, no question asked.

[@vikolafuente8373]

36 taliban soldiers disliked this awesome video

[@User-gd5un]

Victor Beato Or liberals

[@russellloveland1214]

Congratulations Ronald. U earned this metal. Thank you Mr. President for honoring him with this highest honor.

[@liamdyer6536]

What a badass. He has a Silver Star, Bronze Star, *AND* a medal of honor.

[@user-qr2tf8vl4k]

Imagine the mountainside this warrior ascended and descended, saved countless lives, left no man behind. Now imagine similar mountainside during Korean War where 1500 men died a week for months. We owe our veterans much much more than they are getting. They shouldn’t have to fight another battle when they come home.

[@qokzly5126]

Indeed! Thank You Korean War Vets! America does not know enough about our Korean war Vets! Thank you Guys!!

[@firehorse_44alpha-omega]

Job well done Mr. Shurer. Did his job under extreme duress... Hats off to this Medic... Thank you sir.

[@dontsteponZ]

Excellent recognition of a fine American hero.

[@DWhite80123]

Such an amazing hero! Thank you, Ron Shurer, for your former and continued service!

[@NoName-gt5mc]

What a mad lad. God bless the 18 delta’s

[@GammaNu955]

Hooah

[@pugilemoltobene3708]

GammaNu955 ‘hooah’ is a mindless utterance. You’d have known that if you’d ever vacationed in the Republic of Pineland. 😉

[@aperson1259]

@@pugilemoltobene3708 Hooah

[@GammaNu955]

God speed Green Beret. Thank you for your service. Our country owes you a debt of gratitude. Hooah!

[@johnchase7096]

Hero’s that can never get what they deserve, thank you for your service from the Chase Family

[@bryanwhite5766]

Survived war Just to come to fight cancer

[@noremac687]

:(

[@lightning5273]

15:06 this man has to relive everything on "paper" said out loud to him. I don't think he can relive his memories. This man is a hero, I wish him the best.

[@saintmichaelsmorningstar6451]

Lightning Thats procedure regardless of the President or whomever , I’ve heard it told twice before . They go over what happened so people know what our hero did and what was sacrificed.

[@billd6257]

The NFL SISSIES should take knee in honor of this REAL American hero. From one Army Medic to another... I salute you! God bless and thanks for your remarkable service.

[@frickpoo6644]

nfl blks are democrat's slaves. The free nfl welfare check ensures they keep their kind the slaves they are. The military needs to draft all of those slaves and make them earn their keep like the normal peoplein this vid.

[@fooom1]

Thanks us military for doing such a great job defeating terrorism. ISIS says otherwise

[@fooom1]

This American hero fought for our freedom and the protestors right to kneel

[@yadoo8164]

Thank you for your service. But understand that an army vet told them to kneel...

[@pugilemoltobene3708]

I just heard about Ron’s passing today, RIP brother. I went through AIT with Ron; we were good friends. We must have also been different cycles in selection and Q, as well as serving in different units (apparently he was 3rd, I was 1st(1/Bco/125th). I had no clue he’d become a triple volunteer or won the Congressional! It’s weird bc once you part ways with so many ppl, you’ve no idea what they end up doing. In this case, Ron’s career paralleled my own and I was completely unaware until the announcement of his death today. My thoughts and prayers are with Ron’s family. Di Oppresso Liber, brother...

[@Useaname]

That's awful news.

[@maiksmith4185]

Pugile MoltoBene WAIT HOW? What happened? He’s too young

[@pugilemoltobene3708]

User Name That’s how the cookie crumbles, brother, in this thing called life that we endure for our time here

[@pugilemoltobene3708]

MaŁiK Šmïth yep, another man down, that’s how it happens, Malik. We few (I’m talking about my brothers in group) are a dying breed. Ron was one of us. I’ll never forget him or any of those of us who were taken early. Quality, persistence and excellence in carrying out my every task of every remaining day on this earth is how I honor them...all of them... my brothers who can no longer walk this earth, kiss their families, experience every infinitesimal detail that is life. I will, as long as I exist, continue for them and with their memory always.

[@doc.l]

@@maiksmith4185 Lung cancer

[@cjacobsen99]

Honoring our nations heroes may be the most beautiful part of American decorum. These are moments both sides can come together and pay respect to the men and women that risk it all for our freedoms and the liberty of people around the world. Beautiful.

[@rogeratkinson592]

Ronald Shurer would make an excellent best friend, cause he'd watch you back. That citation was amazing.

[@lightning5273]

This is 100% true, I can see Shurer reacting to everything.

[@pwrplnt1975]

God Bless This American Hero, and his family!

[@anniegeturgun3564]

WHAT A GREAT WARRIOR Staff Sgt Shurer is!! GOD BLESS THIS HERO and his Family!! WE LOVE & HONOR YOU!!

[@3melendr]

Sgt Shurer is a real hero! His Commander-in-Chief conducted the ceremony excellently and demonstrated genuine gratitude for the extraordinary sacrifices of our Armed Forces personnnel.

[@rodneywilhelm8912]

A movie definitely needs to be made about this man

[@imchinoman2760]

Rodney Wilhelm it would be like Desmond doss.

[@imchinoman2760]

On hacksaw ridge

[@MsMojo231]

Incredible bravery, thank you for your service

[@jimfberry]

That medal gives him an extra $1,500/Mo. for life.

[@Awesomenesspossumness]

Jimmy Berry not even enough

[@vertie2090]

well deserved

[@Juandisimo3]

Not about the money, now whenever anyone who recognizes that medal they immediately salute and thank the wearer for their service. That medal is the highest medal you can ever receive which even the president has to personally put on and recognize it

[@Navyblue0785]

I don't think he cares about the money

[@HarryRacer18]

It has zero to do with money for these service men. It also has zero to do with the president that awards them. It’s about their faithful service to our nation and for their brothers in arms. No service goes out for a Medal. They do it for their brothers in the field.

[@JuanRamirez-ke5yy]

A true american hero. Thank you and your family for your sacrifices.

[@mswoonc]

Special force medic... badass

[@RED-pr5ok]

Wow, finally a video with Trump's face in it that isn't 60% dislikes.

[@markofexcellence5209]

Our honorable POTUS cares about We the People. So refreshing to have a POTUS that cares again.

[@jsmcguireIII]

Obama saved GM

[@RickMartinYouTube]

Mattis should be the one providing the medal. Trump dodged Vietnam when the nation called 5-6 times for bone spurs yet now in his 70's is able to play golf 2-3 times a week.

[@jsmcguireIII]

Its all part of the Trump Miracle!!

[@billharvell]

You mean, "horrible POS cares about only himself".

[@jeanfrarugama3423]

Nothing but respect, thank you

[@qokzly5126]

This always makes me cry with pride and love for these Tough, Brave, selfless soldiers. This reminds me to do better an be brave in my everyday life in my cushy easy world! Thank You SSgt!!!!!!!!! an all who survived that battle! What a Man among Men!!

[@TheTManShow]

Absolutely amazing! Good for my fellow brother

[@User-gd5un]

Wow this is seriously touching

[@alexandermanuel6460]

I have much much Respect and Appreciation veterans that fight for. USA.

[@fooom1]

Alexander Manuel fight for the elites*

[@fooom1]

@robert howard Maybe back in the day they fought for real reasons. But iraq and afghanistan they werent fighting for our "freedom" thats what they thought. If they were fighting terrorist why did ISIS come out? Because they were fighting for the wars of the elites. These ppor men and women come home with PTSD and no one cares about them because the elites are making money from your diaster

[@J.B.SMITHGOLDHUNTER]

Thank you 🇺🇸✅ God Bless. Thank you All military members, and Thank you President Trump.

[@go2uabahometherapy577]

Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice for our country, sir.

[@sirturd2954]

Good man, thank you.

[@jeanniek1498]

What an amazing honor. God Bless America. Thanks Mr. President for introducing so many wonderful Patriots. Love it, Love America

[@det9525]

What a fantastic moment!

[@jeanniek1498]

These men go through so many trials, in the military, in life, in illness. True Hero's they are. Thank You will never be enough.

[@JDrumnavy]

Looks like a great dad. Awesome job!

[@harmankevin43]

These men are amazing any conflict ! As my father In Vn as 5th SF , my two sons in Army and USAF ,,,And any child serving and served God bless them all

[@Tammeule]

RON, WOW! Awe from Germany. You are really really tough!

[@BanManj]

Even though I would never go to war. If I were to, I would like to be every person has received this gracious medal and the respect of citizens. God I seriously wanna see this medal in person

[@MAXIMUSISADOG]

Its my experience that medics are the best of all of us, I'm surprised they dont get more recognition and medals.

[@jonathanwatkins3761]

Thank you for your selfless service to this Country my brother

[@jamesc8676]

May God bless you Ron, and your precious family. Thank you soldier, you are in my prayers. MUCH love to you brave soldier, you make us proud to be Americans. Aloha and much love J

[@melindabendle6459]

God Bless our Wonderful Military. And Trump..🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@johnnyraycampbell]

President Trump's spits out these names like it's nothing. What a great honor for this hero!

[@sallumetta5620]

Thank you SSgt Shurer. May God continue to bless you. America is proud of you.

[@3melendr]

May God Almighty give Sgt. Ronald Schurer healing from cancer and use him for many decades to come!

[@TheFacefinder]

I'm in awe.

[@Ray-yi5tc]

Great simple guy God bless you hero you brotherhood open the gate for you in vahalla

[@NaturalBornK]

Thank you Ronald J. for your service .

[@rambosperm]

The most unique thing about this Medal Of Honor presentation in the fact that he is now a Secret Service Agent. The President of the United States is presenting a Medal of Honor to a Secret Service Agent....

[@AmusedWalrus]

Your point? It literally doesn't matter what they do after the war, it matters what actions they took during it.

[@rambosperm]

@@AmusedWalrus I'm not saying this in a negative manner. I'm just saying it's unique for the President to present such an award to someone now devoted to protecting him.

[@leegacy3099]

It's not always the John Wayne type that will come up with that extra in times of greatest needs. It's that little guy.

[@PuseyPatrol]

and Mr.President did not read from a piece of paper and remembered all names.

[@VanillaCoke64oz]

There was a monitor in front of him behind the crowd that he read off of lol. :55 and 3:49 . Big blue monitors in the back with scrolling text

[@VanillaCoke64oz]

@robert howard oh I know. Just pointing out that no one can memorize a speech like this. I dont care at all about whose reading it, no opinion on that

[@jordanpetrosky1507]

God bless you Ron

[@raus_mit_Islam]

Such a good and heartfelt speech from Trump!! We need him as leader of the free World!!!

[@chrisg2282]

Good job Ron! Damn good job.

[@nikaboronika5289]

Proud of you bro...

[@jonzahn78]

Infantrymen, Medics, Sappers, Red Legs, 160th SOAR, its a family..congrats SSG...HOOAH

[@Panda74gofaster]

Congrats. From Adolph. 18C.

[@Charlitification]

Respect from France.

[@DiproPrattoy]

RIP SIR....YOU DESERVED TO LIVE

[@spliffsperlunk]

Hillary would have to have a dozen body doubles to keep up with Trumps schedule.

[@spliffsperlunk]

Brian Buckmaster Hillary isn't healthy enough to play golf she needs 12 hrs of sleep every night and a blood transfusion by noon.

[@bobsit1945]

Brian Buckmaster Why is it the first thing those on the Left do when they disagree with someone is to accuse them of watching "FAUX" News? Actually watch all three cable news networks almost evenly because I want to get a balanced point of view. Appears that your afraid to get a balanced point of view.

[@daredevil5221]

she would have to play a lot of golf to keep up with trumps schedule.

[@factsbro1130]

Thanks for my freedom sir! True hero indeed.

[@kayleemoon._6045]

Omg omg that’s my friends dad!,don’t believe me? Cameron shurer is this man Ronald shurer’s son and Cameron was in my class last year! So ha!

[@michaelluccketta5838]

Listening to what this very good and splendid man did choked me up some. May our Heavenly Father bless his soul and that of his family and allow him to RIP.

[@joeyconde1510]

Thumbs down? Really.

[@willb8684]

sjw welcome to crazy town

[@Rambo55293]

God bless America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@JustLouIt]

What a BAMF

[@peteranddorothybowles5428]

Well don Ron What a geezer

[@franciscodominguezduran5852]

God bless you brother ❤

[@rogerarmstrong7333]

These American hero's never feel they deserve this award there comrades that didn't come home are allways on there minds they all say the same thing but we know what hero's they really truly are may god bless them watch over them and help them heal.

[@randynabors1808]

We as Americans can never repay you for your sacrifice,but thank God for you and your family.

[@Thegeneralms1]

So sad that he passed away from cancer in 2020

[@byronschroedel432]

The Sargent suffers that day, may he live a blessed life!

[@3melendr]

Daniel _az, Democracy got the president where he is and bravery, valor, heroism, and action beyond the call of duty got this Soldier the Medal of Honor. In so doing sir, he preserved the Democratic process by which we Americans voted for President Trump...Our Commander In Chief.

[@sleepingmelons8420]

Congratulations you absolute badass.

[@peace-now]

It is interesting that the medics are the bravest of the brave. The VC Bar, the highest award in the UK, has only been awarded three times. Two of these were awarded to medics.

[@Sierrawavemp4]

Desmond Doss: Continue my legacy :)

[@orathaifreby2287]

Soldiers US. Too stronger too dear thanks nice to hear from you

[@42svb58]

Clarification...he was a 18D; not a 68W

[@SymphonicRainChannel]

He was a 68W first

[@sparenothing1487]

God Bless America

[@edmccaffrey1]

Congratulations SSG Shurer, for receiving our nations highest military medal! Your courage, valor, and obvious bravery are exceptional qualities for any man to possess, and you Seargent deserve everyone's respect. Thank you from one veteran to another.

[@fliplife5291]

Trump shows love and respect knows every name by heart

[@mizoworlds2228]

Best President forever & ever

[@moserr11]

God bless the US.

[@melindabendle6459]

GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATE'S MARINE'S, AIR FORCE'S, MILITARY, U.S.S. THANK YOU ALL FOREVER TO SAVE THE PLANET EARTH..🇺🇸🌎🌍🌏🇺🇸💐🏩🛰🇬🇧

[@melindabendle6459]

THE GREEN BERATE. 💐 UNITED STATE'S OF AMERICA..GOD BLESS YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH..😇🏩💝🇺🇸

[@Chuspido666]

Esto en España, ni en sueños! Enhorabuena Sargento

[@ACLawrence476]

Rest In Peace Ron. You are a true hero.🇺🇸

[@kemolowlow]

RIP Ronald J. Shurer II

[@jesselogan3268]

What is wrong with some of these people in the comments, a man came under fire to save the lives of others. He was awarded the highest honor and achievement our military has to offer. Yet I read crap about the military being run by jews, anti trump crap and how killing isn't heroic, no matter the circumstances. Honestly this man was brave enough to do what all those whom speak against him couldn't. It shouldn't matter who gives the award to a true warrior of deserving valor, and if your loyalty to your nation shrinks with who's president, I would argue that your neither a supporter of those who take the oath you chose not to, nor proud of the sacrifices those before gave to allow you the right to disgrace a man of his level. I'm not happy with some of the things currently going on with my country, and I accept that you arnt either. But if all you do is hate those that take an oath to secure your rights no matter what cost, against all enemies, both foreign and domestic. Then I thoroughly beleive that what comes out of your mouth, or what you post; is not worth reading.

[@jt4854]

wow no politics in here you love to see it god bless america