Image courtesy of Knox. News The mission to get Master Sgt. Rodrick "Roddie" Edmonds the Congressional Gold Medal continues! This local hero refused to identify Jewish servicemen to Nazi soldiers in a German prisoner-of-war camp, Stalag IXA. While the legislation for the medal did not make it through this time around, my office is working to sponsor legislation to issue the award to Edmonds in the next session. In the meantime, I want to extend my sincerest appreciation to the late Master Sgt. Edmonds and his family for serving God, his country, and humanity. |