Desmond Doss

I never realized that a conscientious objector was awarded the Medal of Honor.

That's pretty cool, unforutnately he recently passed away at 87.

They don't make them like they used to.

Comments

[Phoenix]

Wow, again.

I am humbled by this man's courage - both in standing for his beliefs and for his sense of duty to his country.

As well, for his courage under fire.

[tj]

Congratulations on a life well lived Mr. Doss. I am humbled.

[Gene Hughes]

Desmond Doss, 87, last serviving WWII medic to receive the Medal of Honor died March 23, 2006.

[Michael M. Yugovich]

Desmond T. Doss visited Broadview Academy (LaFox, IL) in 1962 for a weekend. He was the paragon for young Seventh-day Adventists males who would be called to serve in the US military in the medical corps. Adventists were opposed to the taking of human life and refused to bear arms, but would serve as medics. His military service was exemplary of his faith that God truly watched over those who obeyed Him, even in the most dire of circumstances, and the power of prayer. He told us that one time in the heat of battle he encouraged many of those with him to pray to God for protection, and there was not one casualty that day.

He wrote a paragraph in my Bible and included the text which he believed was God's promise to guard those to believed in Him. He was an extremely humble human being, and an inspiration for others. His life was a testament to his belief. His legacy will always be a paradigm for others who seek to live their life according to God's precepts, especially Seventh-day Adventists who will always memorialize his example.

[Harlow Reynolds]

Hello,
I live on the same street as Desmond did in Lynchburg
Va, We are working on naming a road here in Lynchburg,Va. in his Honor.
Thanks
Harlow Reynolds
1980 Easley Ave
Lynchburg,Va.--24501

[jessica]

he was a good man he was very brave he trusted in god no matter how much people kept on making fun of him