Help Locate the Missing Photos of Texas Heroes
Texans have long defended this great nation. From Audie Murphy to Clarence Sasser, their stories of heroism can never be forgotten. These two men are among the 91 honored on the “Above and Beyond: Medal of Honor in Texas” exhibit in the Texas Capitol on the ground floor near the Capitol extension. But that display is not complete. Six Medal of Honor recipients from Texas still have no photo to help tell their stories, and Greg and I are asking for your help in finding the missing photos of these six Texas heroes.
On Memorial Day, Greg announced the launch of a nationwide search for the missing photos: “Today, I am asking for your help in putting a face to these six Texas heroes. I invite the public, veterans’ groups and those devoted to preserving our mighty military’s history to join the search at www.medium.com/@GovAbbott.”
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. It is presented by the president of the United States of America in the name of Congress. Greg’s call to action included a feature story in the San Antonio Express-News, a letter to veterans’ groups in Texas, a column from Greg in local papers, and an ongoing social media campaign. The six missing men were either born in Texas or entered military service in the Lone Star State, and their dates of action were between 1870 and 1900.
The Office of the Governor is proud to be teaming with State Preservation Board to complete the historic record and pay tribute to those whose gallant actions should never be forgotten. To find out more about the #NeverForgotten campaign, visit https://medium.com/@GovAbbott/neverforgotten-428b0fca6047#.epfyy3f7z.