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Will Southcombe's avatar

Wow! A hero who fought so his men and buddies could get to safety. What a story! Thank you, Tara Ross for keeping his memory alive.

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Wally Firkins's avatar

Captain Benjamin Salomon was definitely a fighting man. A Dentist, yes but a fighting man too. Taking out 100 enemy before dying with 76 bullet wounds is definitely MOH worthy. Thank you Captain Salomon and, thank God for all who have served or currently serve this great nation . Thank you Tara for another MOH Monday.

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David K Thiel's avatar

Ben Salomon is an example of many men and women. Yes they may have a title and vocation: dentist, doctor, nurse, CPA, clerk, etc, but when fighting needs to get done, fighters fight.

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Jim's avatar

Exactly Right David ✅️ 👏 👌 💯 👍

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Bruce Barlond's avatar

Thank you, Tara, for this story of courage and sacrifice in the face of ruthless enemy fire!

This man saved many of his fellow soldiers while giving up his own life for their lives!

God bless him!

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Scott Rae's avatar

Tara, I don't know where you get these stories but I'm not glad that you do and that you share them with us. God bless you for making these heroes known and given the notariety they deserve.

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Scott Rae's avatar

Sorry. That's supposed to read *" I'm SURE GLAD!" I haven't had my coffee yet and missed it

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Dan Cale's avatar

Another example of why we call them the greatest generation. Thank you Tara for telling his story!

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Richard Ritenbaugh's avatar

Salomon was a soldier first, following his medical ethics to do everything he could to save his patients.

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Mark E Johnson's avatar

A story of true greatness! Salomon showed bravery beyond belief, saving so many of his fellows. We can all strive for that goal, saving those around us, sometimes physically, sometimes spiritually. Connect to His power for life and love.

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Samuel Vanderburg's avatar

If ever there was a soldier, Captain Solomon fit the bill. Yes, the Army took advantage of his professional skills as a dentist, but he remained a soldier to the end including defending his patients and staff. I know I am not adding anything to what our Professor has written, but I am amazed at his incredible actions as he sacrificed himself to protect and save others.

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Tv's avatar

Bureaucracy + courage and selflessness = 60 year wait. 🤯

🇺🇸 Rest in Peace, Captain. 🇺🇸

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Johnny Baker Jr. MLA's avatar

Captain Ben Solomon DDS! My dad is a DDS!

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Jody's avatar

Good Marvelous Monday morning Tara Ross!☕😉💯🇱🇷🏴‍☠️❤️

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Charlie Kendall's avatar

Thank you Ben Solomon for taking care of your people and shame on the bureaucrats for waiting 50 years to honor your heroic deeds.

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Patty's avatar

After all is said and done this American hero probably would have repeated what all our heroes say…he just did what needed done in the moment, what anyone would have done in that situation. We know heroes like Ben Salomon have something special in their characters that enables them to respond in such an honorable manner.

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Al Watkins's avatar

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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James M Airesman's avatar

Thank you, Tara.

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