Character Education - Interview with Medal of Honor Recipient David G. Bellavia (Iraq)

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Listen to an edWeb podcast interview with Medal of Honor Recipient David G. Bellavia. Staff Sergeant Bellavia was awarded the Medal of Honor for risking his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving in Iraq.

Interviews with Medal of Honor Recipients are part of the Medal of Honor Character Development Program, a free program that helps middle – high school students build character and promotes responsible citizenship. The Medal of Honor is awarded for “gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of one’s life, above and beyond the call of duty.” Those awarded it drew upon their deepest convictions and values in the most challenging of circumstances. Their examples of courage and sacrifice can inspire us as we face our own challenges.

Staff Sergeant David G. Bellavia distinguished himself by acting above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a squad leader in Fallujah, Iraq. While clearing a house, a squad from his platoon became trapped in a room by intense enemy fire coming from a fortified position under the stairs leading to the second floor. Recognizing the immediate severity of the situation, and with disregard for his own safety, Staff Sergeant Bellavia retrieved an automatic weapon and entered the doorway of the house to engage the insurgents. Acting on instinct to save the members of his platoon from an imminent threat, he ultimately cleared the entire enemy-filled house. Staff Sergeant Bellavia’s courageous actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States.

Here are ways you can share this inspiring story and interview with your middle – high school students:

• Share Staff Sergeant Bellavia’s story with your class.
• Watch the edWebinar to share and discuss with your class.
• Take advantage of the free lessons provided by the Medal of Honor Character Development Program. For shortened activities specifically for you to use while learning has shifted to an online format, follow the Character Development Program on Facebook.
• Please note that students are not permitted to log into the edWebinar to protect student privacy.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to all teachers and school and district leaders for their middle – high school students.

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