Romayne and Tom McGinnis
The Emlenton United Methodist Church was packed on Monday, May 27, 2024 for Emlenton’s Memorial Day Service. Those in attendance were honored to hear Mrs. Romayne McGinnis share about her son Ross’s heroic actions, for which he was awarded (posthumously) the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Ross Andrew McGinnis (June 14, 1987 – December 4, 2006) was a United States Army soldier who was posthumously awarded the United States' highest decoration for bravery, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Iraq War.
While serving as the gunner in a HMMWV, his convoy was attacked and a hand grenade was thrown into his vehicle. McGinnis was killed in action when he deliberately threw himself on the grenade, saving the lives of at least four other soldiers in the vehicle. He was the fourth service member to receive the Medal of Honor during the Iraq War, which was presented to his family following his death.
All who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation were honored by those who participated in and attended the Memorial Day service in Emlenton.
Memorial Day Service at Emlenton United Methodist.
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