He acted on instinct... sacrificing himself to save mens' lives. And that one moment resulted in the highest honor earned by an American servicemember.
Nearly 60 years later, Duane Dewey is about to be recognized once more by North Central Florida as a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
In the Family Spotlight, Alachua County Veterans Services Director Major Stroupe tells TV 20's David Snyder how military veterans of all kinds are taking part in the ceremony.