Medal of Honor Recipient

The President of the United States
in the name of The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

Robert E. Simanek

Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, Company F, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.). Place and date: Korea, 17 August 1952. Entered service at: Detroit, Mich. Born: 26 April 1930, Detroit, Mich.

Citation:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company F, in action against enemy aggressor forces. While accompanying a patrol en route to occupy a combat outpost forward of friendly lines, Pfc. Simanek exhibited a high degree of courage and a resolute spirit of self-sacrifice in protecting the lives of his fellow marines. With his unit ambushed by an intense concentration of enemy mortar and small-arms fire, and suffering heavy casualties, he was forced to seek cover with the remaining members of the patrol in a nearby trench line. Determined to save his comrades when a hostile grenade was hurled into their midst, he unhesitatingly threw himself on the deadly missile absorbing the shattering violence of the exploding charge in his body and shielding his fellow marines from serious injury or death. Gravely wounded as a result of his heroic action, Pfc. Simanek, by his daring initiative and great personal valor in the face of almost certain death, served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.

Mr. Simanek we are all very much grateful for putting your life at risk for others. This is one act not many can't do. Yet you where able to throw yourself at that grenade that almost killed you and your comrades. Thank you for showing us that when everything is about to go wrong their will be that one person that can save our lives. That day you launched yourself to protect them was the day you became their hero. With out men like yourself who acted quickly, our country wouldn't t be able to be called the United States of America.

Closer

Done with...
2. On Halloween go with friends egg bombing
11. Do something out of my comfort zone


On Halloween it was the the best time ever. Before going bombing we had a school dance. A lot of my friends had a good time dancing. After the dance we got together outside of Farragut and walked to Roxana's home. Yet while getting there we bought some eggs. Their was a show over by Cathedral Cafe. So with the eggs some guys ran over there and threw an egg to some of the guys in the show. It was fun having all this adrenaline running through us. Even though I might not have been throwing eggs I was still part of the process I would say. Halloween was an exciting way to end October, I'll say good since we didn't get caught by no one.


Doing something out my comfort zone this year was exciting. Last year I wouldn't really have the guts to go up to some one and introduce myself. It would always take me hours to build up confidence of myself. Now it feels comfortable and not new. Once I see some one I don't know and want to get to know them I can do it now. Now I feel more sure and confident of myself and even if I make a dork out of myself it doesn't matter. This year I guess for me, would be being more out there and capable of being anything I feel. This would be a big plus for me since not so long ago I would just run from the new people. Now I stand up and say a humble "Hello" and I made a new friend.


My goals are sooner getting closer to get done. I'm sorta sad I couldn't be a kitty or vampire for Halloween. Now I learned to save up some money for that day. Hopefully next year I get to be either one. Goal number 11 I believe everyone should do that one. It helps people have fun and feel more comfortable within them.