Vietnam veteran Captain Larry Taylor receives Medal of Honor

Vietnam veteran Captain Larry Lowe Taylor officially received the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House on September 5. Taylor was a Cobra helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War and distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity.
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[@lucianofreire1848]

How could Biden simply walk out of the ceremony before its closing and abandon the Hero on stage? What a disgrace!

[@scootertooter6874]

Easy...he's mentally challenged. I don't think this is about intentional disrespect, I think it is simply another example that he is severely degraded from a cognitive standpoint. But to his handlers, it simply doesn't matter. There is no limit to the lying, cheating and stealing they will perpetuate to keep THEIR power intact. Expect them to unceremoniously kick Traitor Joe to the curb when he has served his purpose for them. I think he's criminal (bribes and influence pedaling), but even so, how they are manipulating and using him has to be the greatest case of "elder abuse" in history. Pathetic.

[@sadeaton]

Had to get back to Rehoboth Beach.

[@mattfoley6082]

Keep chugging the Fox koolaid, MAGA cultist.

[@jaymuthu7134]

remote control malfunction 😁

[@davejones7122]

The moment belonged to the Captain, not the President. Further after the ceremony the President doesn’t just hang around.

[@dezecho9181]

He didn't even read the citation? This speech was so shallow

[@Tonezhomz]

POTUS leaves before it’s over? Really? Wow.

[@benjaminharold5154]

Joe just walks off before the ceremony is over. Class act.

[@genem9725]

Biden is aware that the ceremony is not about himself. He’s avoiding the spotlight, stupid.

[@ambiguity9608]

don’t make this about joe, this is about this heroic veteran

[@kadrick4446]

We make it about the senile idiot not being able to follow a simple protocol.

[@drvenhrd46]

Checks watch every 5min 😅

[@gliderider7077]

Did he just walk away?? 🤦🏽‍♂️ good god … thank you Capt Taylor for showing them what a real American looks like

[@bowerbird7463]

Biden had just given quite a long speech. No matter about Biden leaving 'early'. US is spending too much time(&money) on military and wars, all over the world, in places they should keep out of. Invaded many countries, esp Vietnam. Now they still glorify Vietnam war

[@timothypena9598]

Good job Brandon! The purple heart is the oldest militay decoration! Classy, walking out on the ceremony though!!!

[@shadygrove720]

Get off truth social, Tammy!

[@edc.4903]

​@@shadygrove720you may not like the truth or the facts, but the ceremony don't look like it was completely done until the prayer and blessing is. In the case, you don't normally walk out on the honoree or the party until then. Smh

[@dsm9785]

Congratulations Captain Taylor! An award long over due. Thank you for your service!

[@user-sz9pz2bt4f]

Thank you for your service Captain Taylor! You are a true patriot and hero!

[@user-ux4ft4qw6p]

Hopefully some caring soul in there quickly gave the poor Captain some hand sanitizer after.

[@sweettea9960]

Thank you, Larry Taylor. 🇺🇸

[@Bronco57]

What a great Honor, Captain Larry Taylor , Thank you for your service !

[@joestupid2571]

I appreciate Captain Taylor's service, too. I am appalled at the dementia patient walking out before the ceremony was even over. You can tell by some of their faces, especially the Captain's, what they're thinking. What the he-- was he doing? We have got to get rid of that idiot!!

[@genem9725]

Biden is avoiding the spotlight. He’s allowing the recipient to be the center of attention, stupid ! Go support Trump. He calls military personnel, “suckers and losers.”

[@jesseguzman6862]

This is the worst disrespect for this HERO and all those who attended this PATRIOTIC EVENT FOR THIS HERO. THIS MAN IS OUT OF SINK, HE ACTUALLY BELONGS IN A SINK. WHAT AN EMBARRASMENT TO THE GREATEST COUNTRY AND AMERICANS IN THE WORLD.

[@TitaniumTurbine]

Please don’t talk about a MOH recipient that way, they’ve done far braver things than you will - I promise you that.

[@jesseguzman6862]

@@TitaniumTurbine I am not talking about The Hero who was awarded the Medal Of Honor. I respect all Veterans. My Dad and 6 of his Brothers were Veterans. I was talking about the man who put the Award around the neck. Walking off the platform and leaving the stage. Hr os a disgrace and embarrasment to our COUNTRY. ......GOD BLESS YOU........ TRUMP 2024

[@user-bb6dh5ip4h]

JB walked off the stage. What a disgrace..

[@LeitoLouis-hr3re]

EVEN THOUGH THEY WALK AWAY FROM YOU BUT YOUR BROTHERS AND YOUR SISTERS ARE GONNA STAY RIGHT NEXT TO YOU TO KEEP YOU GUARD

[@veedub447]

Captain Taylor and Biden are the exact same age. Both were born in 42. What was Biden doing during the Vietnam War?

[@TitaniumTurbine]

Why don’t you research it and see? Do you always rely on others to tell you what happened? Take some initiative for once.

[@kategarcia3585]

Congratulations Sir👏

[@tearl5676]

Captain Taylor, thank you for your service to your country and congratulations on being awarded the CMH for your bravery and dedication to duty. You embody the spirit of the American soldier. My only regret is you had to receive it from this embarrassment of a commander in chief.

[@72mossy]

For a man like Joe Biden whos son was in the military and was awarded the bronze star to walk away from an absolute legend of a man on the podium looking bewildered was a strange moment for me. Felt sorry for Larry. One thing about American the soldier get great military medals for all kinds of things. My dad was a Irish UN peacekeeper in the Congo in 1961. He saw combat in his tour. He told me one day they were delivering UN supplies to the swedes by train and were ambushed at the train station. Came under fire from Congolese army, Tshombes army and Balooba kats, on one side of the train they were being attacked by machine gun and mortars and the other side bows and arrows. They were only about 15 Irish guys firing back with Lee Enfields, FN-FAL, Gustavs and Bren. My dad had a Bren and was running between the train and the station keeping them back. He said mortars didn't explode because they were fired too high and timed out but were sandbagged. He said by the time they had reinforcements they had left 90 to 100 behind them, no casualties amongst themselves, they were well trained soldiers. He came home to Ireland and some prick had taken his job, he was suffering with night terrors at the time and was going to kill your man but went to England for work and clear his head. Never got any recognition from the state for anything. He's 84 now.

[@andrewwebb-trezzi2422]

A honour long over due but always earned. A shame Canada couldn’t do the same for Jess Larochelle and his Victoria Cross.

[@AL-31]

Heaven gained a warrior of an angel with Jess Larochelle

[@chalmers2012]

Mr Magoo was looking for his handlers, he was promised chocolate ice cream after the ceremony

[@jeremiahjohnson7125]

Take note! That soldier did not say his political views. He would have done the same under any head that was under our flag! All, take notice!

[@Gonzo6389]

BUT HE WAS EMBARRASED...RECEIVING IT FROM A THIEF AND A LIAR.

[@shadygrove720]

You’re an embarrassment to your mother.

[@scootertooter6874]

True...but irrelevant. Who's supposed to "take notice"? The awardee was in uniform, where political expressions are a UCMJ violation. So his silence didn't prove anything other than he knows how to comport himself while in uniform-- it wasn't a moral victory or endorsement of "Traitor Joe". It seems like you are trying to encourage people to not call out illegal LEFTIST behavior. Attempting to encourage citizens to ignore felonies in order to somehow limit damage to LEFTISTs is like trying to shove toothpaste back in the tube-- it doesn't work....and you'll get to witness it gather steam in the months ahead.

[@KingOFuh]

Biden is 103 now. At that age, when ya gotta go, ya gotta go. Just as sure as Putin is Russian, Biden was rushin' to go pootin'

[@user-te1wm1ry9d]

You Americans you did a great job by selecting this 8th wonder in the world

[@Lindsey-hb6wo]

Well Overdue Mr Taylor Congratulations Sir thank you So glad you made it home Love to you Sir and thank you for your service 😘😘😘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@pastorjohn4337]

Many thanks to Captain Taylor for his great service to our nation. In addition to The President walking off before the ceremony was complete, I noticed two things that should never happen at one of these ceremonies First, if someone is chosen to read an official citation of The Medal of Honor they will always be asked to say correctly the word intrepidity. This woman mispronounced it all three times and that is unacceptable at that level of such an important event. She actually pronounced it differently all three times and all were wrong. I grant that it is a difficult word to pronounce and one we hardly ever use in everyday speech. Yet, those choosing the people who are going to read the citation at the official presentation ceremony at The White House should be aware of this and should make sure the person chosen to read it, is briefed and will pronounce it correctly. Messing it up sounds so uneducated and falls short of the honor being bestowed on the recipient. Also, the President was out of sync with the official citation as he said when, at the time, Lt. Taylor went on fake gun runs with his spotlight to fool the enemy he was out of ammo. According to the citation he was low, but still had some left and used it in the rescue.

[@TitaniumTurbine]

There will always be someone like you that focuses on every negative aspect than actually appreciating the event itself. I’m sorry you’re wired that way.

[@pastorjohn4337]

Thanks for your comment. It sounds like you are a very nice person who is willing to overlook what you consider small mistakes in people and that is a good quality in many situations. However, in the military and many other places as well, details still matter in ways that ultimately keep people alive. The Army strives to be the very best they can be and one of their own botching the reading of a Medal of Honor citation at The White House is embarassing and isn't acceptable. It in fact, brings down the honor and importance of the ceremony itself. If you feel that doing that is just fine and that the soldier should get a trophey for showing up that shows how you are wired and that's O. K. if you are 5 years old and playing Tee Ball. However, when you are honoring a man like Captain Taylor, everything should be as perfect as possible and what happened with the reading of his citiation was far short of what it should be. I and my friend Robert Maxwell, Medal of Honor recipient from World War II sat down a few years ago to get his story on video. You might be interested in seeing it. Here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZzMmaNji6-BatE I really do appreciate your willingness to see the best in people. However, correcting someone to make them better is something that is also very important for their future growth and in fact is a positive versus a negative thing.

[@Gonzo6389]

DOES ANYONE THINK THIS GUY HAS ANY IDEA OF THE MILITARY, LET ALONE THE BRANCHES OF THE MILITARY? WHEN A HERO SALUTES A COMPROMISED POLITICIAN WHO HAS LAUNDERED SO MUCH OF AMERICANS' HARD EARNED TAX MONEY....THIS GUY LEAVES HIM ON STAGE....PRESIDENT TRUMP WOULD HAVE FINISHED WITH A PRAYER AND TAKEN HIM TO REALLY NICE DINNER...THATS THE DIFFERENCE.

[@welbyroberto6581]

Trump would say if it was not because my bone spur, I could have been the ACE combat pilot in the history 😅😅

[@heathernikki5734]

@@welbyroberto6581I like Trump but I lol’d at this.

[@jayjones6904]

Ty captain Taylor for you're service and sacrifice god bless you sir much respect slow salute sir

[@elizabethd8147]

Shouldn't this say "Joe Biden walks out in the middle of Medal of Honor ceremony, effectively spitting in the face of an American hero"

[@genem9725]

He’s avoiding the spotlight, stupid.

[@markhernandez6317]

This is a guy whos wife has Covid 19 right now and made us mask up for 2yrs and he's in the face of this American War Hero practically kissing him on the cheek. What gives...??

[@LD-du3xx]

Biden walks right out and leaves him standing there alone. What a goof.

[@btappan88]

Yet he got the most votes in the history of presidential elections. The election may not have been stolen but it was without a doubt rigged.

[@troyherriman]

FJB

[@mainely8007]

Obviously you have never been in a military awards ceremony but here's a news flash for you the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor is the center of attention not the president who exited as he is supposed to.

[@MobiusOne11]

I have. That ceremony wasn't over. The president still exited like a goof.

[@DiveIntoHell]

It's truly disheartening to see how some individuals are willing to turn even the most honorable and non-partisan events into political battlegrounds. The Medal of Honor is a symbol of immense courage, sacrifice, and heroism, awarded to individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to protect and serve our nation. It should be a moment of unity and recognition for these remarkable individuals, rather than an opportunity for divisive rhetoric. Regardless of one's political beliefs or affiliations, honoring the recipients of the Medal of Honor should be a moment when we come together as a nation to pay our respects and express our gratitude. It's essential to remember that this recognition is not about the president; it's about the incredible feats of valor displayed by these brave men and women. Let us strive to preserve the sanctity of such ceremonies, keeping them free from the polarization that has unfortunately seeped into many aspects of our public life. We owe it to the recipients and their families to show the utmost respect and appreciation for their extraordinary acts of heroism.

[@karenmorlan6493]

This should be joe talking lol he missed the prayer

[@mainely8007]

No he stepped aside from the stage do you not know anything about a military award ceremony? This ceremony was all about the recipient of our nation's highest award.

[@410520169]

@mainely8007 I think that YOU are the one that doesn't understand a military awards ceremony

[@karenmorlan6493]

Lmao we’re did Waldo joe go

[@mainely8007]

The Congressional Medal of Honor is our nation's highest award and the recipient is given the award and then the president read The Narrative for that award and then quietly left so that the man could be congratulated by a host of the living Medal of Honor recipients. Conversely If This Were Donald Trump he would have made it all about himself.

[@daddyrabbit835]

​@@mainely8007how much are you being paid or are you a bot?

[@heathernikki5734]

@@mainely8007it is NOT the CMOH, shill.

[@Gonzo6389]

SORRY FOR POSTING HERE. DIDNT REALIZE IT WAS LEFTIST.

[@michaelpalus7929]

His brain has left this world and will not be coming back.

[@eckasas]

This man deserves more than the MOH...

[@suntzu7231]

Nice attempt to appease the veteran community after the 2nd anniversary of the botched Afghan withdrawal. 🙃

[@deepblue523fl]

I would point out though that 65 US soldiers died in Afghanistan under Trump and 13 under PEDO JOE. Both need criticism for that. PEDO JOE at least ended the war we should have ended 2 decades ago.

[@mainely8007]

You don't care about the veterans or Afghanistan so why don't you just can it for a while cry baby

[@bielhdp]

Which, by the way, was the Peace Agreement signed by Trunp together with the Taliban which Joe Biden inherited. Well, will ya look at that...

[@ritalagrenade621]

Our President told Capt Taylor's life in Vietnam so eloquently. I can imagine how his grandchildren must enjoy having him read or tell them a story. Our President probably had to rush somewhere and Capt Taylor probably was told in advance. It wouldn't be normal for the press not to tear this apart. 😢😢

[@ronaldemerson4314]

Yeah...he was rushing NOWHERE.....Anyone can see the WTF is he doing look on the guy's face....R u so blind?

[@luisellamanesco1896]

The patriot of liberty and progress Long live for Vietnam veteran captain. Larry. Taylor for UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY LIBERTY IN UNIVERS

[@brendaguffey1655]

Sir I would like to say Thank You for your Service to our Country and Welcome Home and for our so call president that was so disgusting for what you did walking out on this Soldier who fought to protect his fellow brothers and sisters and protect our Country

[@user-mq2gf7uw6w]

Sorry sir, we failed to honor you!

[@jessewatkins3453]

I was gonna say maybe he had to use the restroom, but he wears a diaper so that can't be right.

[@user-xj3cp7yb4m]

Why did sleepy Joe leave so fast? . . Was mother nature calling? 😂 LoL

[@mountainryder3056]

Salute to Captain Taylor, 1st Infantry, D Troop 1/4 Cavalry (Darkhorse), Cobra (AH-1G) pilot for using his aircraft to rescue troops. Sadly it’s being presented by a pos

[@tjmmcd1]

The Cobra is a 2-man attack helicopter with ZERO room for ANYONE else, but 4 men were able to hang onto the skids of the helicopter and not be shot, or fall off the helicopter while under extremely intense gunfire ? Where is the testimony of the four men who allegedly hung on to the helicopter skids for many miles? Why wasn't Captain Taylor allowed to say even ONE SINGLE WORD? WHY, has it taken FIFTY-FIVE YEARS to give him the medal of honor? .

[@TheBitcoinCave]

He bounced befor the prayer even started. He don’t care about country or family. NOT FIT TO SERVE!!!

[@mainely8007]

You don't know anything about a military awards ceremony so how about shut up pal. The president stepped away from the stage because the ceremony is not about him it's about the recipient of the Medal of Honor but hey don't let the truth or facts stop you from whining and crying and trying to turn everything into a dig for your BDS

[@heathernikki5734]

He was afraid the demons in him would start convulsing.

[@test-to-verify]

Must have been some contentious objections from command for disobeying a direct order to return to base. No official mention of this in the ceremony. Probably the reason he was not recognized earlier.

[@jackallen3732]

I watched this video over and over to try to figure out what happened and why everyone is talking about it. In retrospect, although a departure from customary decorum, it was indeed fitting for Captain Taylor not to have his distinction diminished or integrity dimmed by having to share his rectitude in the continued presence of one such unworthy mediocrity - as equally dishonorable as he is honorable.

[@LCAPLS88]

You would have been okay with the Draft Dodging COWARD Trump doing the honors?

[@YouTubecreate307]

nice congratulations

[@tinabutler6723]

Thank you so much 1st Lt Taylor you are a true hero. Please ask Joe to learn a little from you about how to care about his countrymen and about how much his country should mean to him. That we should come first before other countries and that he should feel ashamed that he does not do that.

[@motstraumen67]

Thank you for your service Capt. Taylor. For those jumping all over the president...maybe we should wait for the facts. Isn't that what you are saying about the indicted one?????

[@Brianinthailand]

Fact he walked out

[@user-so5lz9yf2f]

He disrespected the captain.

[@CaseyPrice-lc5di]

No I’m personal friends with Larry including flying his helicopters.

[@caroltiller5116]

Redo this when Trump can do it right. God bless Larry Taylor. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SEVICE. HERO FOR SURE. Except for Biden it was very patriotic.

[@LCAPLS88]

You mean the Draft Dodging COWARD Donald Trump?

[@Wizardof]

They couldn't even work together for a ceremony.

[@j.m.p8051]

Brandon using COVID and not wearing a mask as a reason for walking out early. Sad that someone else had to list his accomplishments too!

[@dsm9785]

I was just reading an article in the Hindustan Times on this. this was the last paragraph: The full video of the ceremony shows that Biden stayed for about 28 minutes and gave remarks honoring Taylor and his family. He also presented Taylor with the medal and hugged him. He then thanked everyone for attending and said, "God bless you all, and may God protect our troops." After that, the president walked off the stage with Taylor and his wife, followed by Vice President Kamala Harris and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. They did not leave the room, but moved to a nearby area where they greeted and took photos with Taylor’s family and other guests. They also include a video of a ceremony the president attended for three other recipients showing him standing through the prayer.

[@paulrobertson9617]

Bidden is horrific😮

[@mrbane2000]

16:36 Preserve freedom of Iraq and Afghanistan oil

[@captainamericadan3821]

I heard about this. Brandon stumbles over the citement. Couldn't get through the Citement of a MOH. THEN Walks off.

[@robertwilliamson922]

Biden walked out before the Benediction and dismissal? WHAT ? ! ? !

[@SMJ1130]

He was advised to limit his contact with people since his wife was just diagnosed with COVID, they planned for him to leave at that time. They did not want him interacting with the crowd during the reception.

[@SpearChuckUngawa]

Brandon left out of respect for his ChiCom payola palls

[@paulrobertson9617]

We are a country without a leader and without borders. WE ARE DOOMED😮

[@jdotsalter910]

Some people can't even appreciate a long due MOH without getting political. Lame.

[@tree5013]

I know right. At least Biden should have remembered the guys name before walking out on him halfway through the ceremony. But then again Biden and the Democrats have always had a deep hate and disrespect for the military and any law enforcement agency that they don't control.

[@Mike-tu7uw]

Some people just can’t see Joe Biden for what he really is. lame.

[@kollegewhite8669]

Buddy… you really this dense?

[@randymorgan8375]

Joe Biden, awkwardly walking off stage in the middle of the ceremony like a buffoon.

[@mainely8007]

Some people are confused about how this award ceremony is done. If you will notice in the audience there are many of the living Medal of Honor recipients as well as many senior ranking military personnel as is customary. The president awarded the medal and read the narrative for the medal and then stepped away. This is done because the center of attention and the focus of this ceremony is the recipient and the president did not want to overshadow by hanging around after his role in the ceremony was performed.

[@JayTor2112]

Ah, right.

[@daddyrabbit835]

No, Sleepy Joe wandered off.

[@heathernikki5734]

😂😂😂😂 I’m SURE that’s what it was.

[@benjaminharold5154]

No. that's not the case.

[@goldenfyns]

A respectful President doesn't walk out during the Benediction.

[@shawnmcginnity3786]

Walk away Joe

[@jimmayors2315]

why does Biden smack every other sentence?

[@juliebrewer5895]

Put Biden back in the basement! Total embarrassment!

[@user-dh4hm6zy8t]

Please support Colonel Hung to run for the US SenateTrump 2024❤

[@StudioCityCa]

Sleepy joe just walked out!!!!

[@TitaniumTurbine]

Talking sense to Trumplicans is pointless. Biden is the president, he may have been called to handle a situation or he could have been late in doing so. He has stayed for prayer in the past, calling this out and questioning his beliefs is also low. Trump did the same things yet I bet that none of you criticized him for those moments (or at all for that matter). Let’s also not forget that Trump called US soldiers who died in war “losers” and “suckers”… so stop your hypocrisy.

[@luisellamanesco1896]

Long live principles of westmoreland AB KHE SANH HUE against and in opposition at VIET KONG bi battle for liberty and industry by progres US ARMY the. Standard of. liberty and progres. Long live for principles of scientific management by fredefick winslov Taylor. PHILADELPHIA USA BY.vai Luciano robella Asti Europa AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR LIBERTY IN UNIVERS EVERY DAY. TODAY FOR EVER

[@luisellamanesco1896]

P

[@user-fc1xx5kv8c]

FJB

[@marktr53]

WHAT A DISGRACE!!! for Biden to walk off! WTF!

[@SMJ1130]

He was advised to limit his contact with people since his wife was just diagnosed with COVID, they planned for him to leave at that time. They did not want him interacting with the crowd during the reception.

[@marktr53]

@@SMJ1130 B.S.!! enough of the blatant excuses!

[@andrewherman5010]

CMH

[@juliearcand2358]

Thank you Captain Taylor! And thank you President Biden for your presentation: taking no honor for yourself but giving all the men their due. This is courage- Captain Taylor and grace- President Biden

[@user-qb1kq5js3m]

Walking out is no way to treat a hero

[@Darth_Tuna]

That’s one way to gaslight yourself about him walking off.

[@genem9725]

Trump referred to American Military personnel as “suckers and losers.” Biden is a class act.

[@luisellamanesco1896]

Bravo very good .,.....long live for veteran Vietnam for progress in univers against opposition viet Kong

[@SomnnaVibes]

I have yet to see any video or audio of Trump saying that. If one exists please let me know. I have seen the current “President” walk off disrespectfully during a ceremony honoring an American hero. Checking his watch during a ceremony honoring 13 marines that died because of his disastrous withdrawal from Kabul, wake up!

[@aarone9000]

If more Democrat Presidents got in ofice; more deserving vets would get this treatment!

[@pauln8913]

Thank you President Biden for letting us to know this TRUE PATRIOT, BADASS and HERO

[@richardplunkett2910]

As usual Biden walks away!