The Det. SLC Newsroom was empty due to all of the DSLC Crew being present at this special dedication to US Marine Corp. John Fardy
WWII Congression Medal of Honor - Purple Heart
KILLED IN ACTION
Det. SLC and his son were also present.
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Retired Chicago Cop Bill Nelligan was present also seen at the dedication was Chicago cop turned Illinois State Trooper - Special Agent Pat McGreal.
Based on the chest full of medals, this war veteran is truly a great American war hero! God Bless You Sir! And Thank You For Your Service.
On Monday August 8th, 2011 at or about 10 AM... A special ceremony will be held at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery - 6001 West 111th Street, Alsip, IL - to dedicate & place the "Medal of Honor" grave marker for Corp John P. Fardy.
Everybody is invited and are encouraged to attend.
Corp John P. Fardy was the son of a Chicago Firefighter and was a graduate of Chicago's Leo High School (1940).
CORPORAL JOHN P. FARDY
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
for service as set forth in the following CITATION:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a Squad Leader, serving with Company C, First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa Shima in the Ryukyu Islands, 7 May 1945. When his squad was suddenly assailed by extremely heavy small-arms fire from the front during a determined advance against strongly fortified, fiercely defended Japanese positions, Corporal Fardy temporarily deployed his men along a near-by drainage ditch. Shortly thereafter, an enemy grenade fell among the Marines in the ditch. Instantly throwing himself upon the deadly missile, Corporal Fardy absorbed the exploding blast in his own body, thereby protecting his comrades from certain and perhaps fatal injuries. Concerned solely for the welfare of his men, he willingly relinquished his own hope of survival that his fellow Marines might live to carry on the fight against a fanatic enemy. A stouthearted leader and indomitable fighter, Corporal Fardy, by his prompt decision and resolute spirit of self-sacrifice in the face of certain death, had rendered valiant service, and his conduct throughout reflects the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
/S/ Pres HARRY S. TRUMAN
Fellow Leo High School graduate Jim Furlong was instrumental in putting this together.
JUST A REMINDER: August 8th at 10 AM will be the placement of the new grave marker at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery for Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Corp. John P. Fardy
On Monday August 8th, 2011 at or about 10 AM... A special ceremony will be held at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery - 6001 West 111th Street, Alsip, IL - to dedicate & place the "Medal of Honor" grave marker for Corp John P. Fardy.
Everybody is invited and are encouraged to attend.
Corp John P. Fardy was the son of a Chicago Firefighter and was a graduate of Chicago's Leo High School (1940).
CORPORAL JOHN P. FARDY
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
for service as set forth in the following CITATION:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a Squad Leader, serving with Company C, First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa Shima in the Ryukyu Islands, 7 May 1945. When his squad was suddenly assailed by extremely heavy small-arms fire from the front during a determined advance against strongly fortified, fiercely defended Japanese positions, Corporal Fardy temporarily deployed his men along a near-by drainage ditch. Shortly thereafter, an enemy grenade fell among the Marines in the ditch. Instantly throwing himself upon the deadly missile, Corporal Fardy absorbed the exploding blast in his own body, thereby protecting his comrades from certain and perhaps fatal injuries. Concerned solely for the welfare of his men, he willingly relinquished his own hope of survival that his fellow Marines might live to carry on the fight against a fanatic enemy. A stouthearted leader and indomitable fighter, Corporal Fardy, by his prompt decision and resolute spirit of self-sacrifice in the face of certain death, had rendered valiant service, and his conduct throughout reflects the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
/S/ Pres HARRY S. TRUMAN
Fellow Leo High School graduate Jim Furlong was instrumental in putting this together.
