This is a book by staff sergeant sal guinta, the first living person in 40 years to be awarded the medal of honor. In 2017, he offered his medal of honor to the brigade he served with. Giunta distinguished himself by acts of gallantry at the risk of his life above and beyond. Ssg giunta writes about the fire fights and ambushes, the loss of friends, the relationships with and separation from loved ones. A compelling memoir from a true heroan ordinary man who joined the army and became one of the few living persons to ever be awarded the celebrated medal of honor. Salvatore giunta, 25, received americas highest bravery medal from president obama in. Salvatore giunta book signing at px 173rd airbone brigade combat team medal of honor winner salvatore giunta signs his book march 20 at the vicenza post exchange. In living with honor, this hero who maintains he is just a soldier tells us the story of the fateful day in afghanistan that led to his. Book tour information there isnt any new book tour information available at this time. Living with honor by salvatore giunta, joe layden kirkus. There were, literally, thousands of bullets in the air at once, and more tracers streaking across the sky than there were stars overhead.
Living with honor is a remarkable account by a man who insists he was just a soldier, but who has made the difference he dreamed of. Living with honor, a memoir by ssg salvatore giunta. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. From what lead him to join the army, through his training and two deployments, the second one being 15 months in a horrible place in afghanistan. We hope that youll join us on november 29 to thank him for his heroic actions and learn more about his. To hear him tell it, he did only what he was trained to do. Nov 16, 2010 in recognition of giunta s bravery, president obama on tuesdays is presenting him with the countrys highest military award, the medal of honor, making giunta the first living soldier since the. Army, the medal of honor for conspicuous gallantry in the east room of the white. Click download or read online button to get living with honor book now. In living with honor, this hero who maintains he is just a soldier tells us. Giunta has also written an autobiography titled living with honor, published by simon and schuster. Prior to that, he was responsible for the health, welfare, morale, training, and accountability of the soldiers in his company in the army, working to ensure all unit family members were well taken care of while their spouses were deployed in afghanistan.
Medal of honor recipient signs memoir article the united. Heres his story of what happened that day in afghanistan. Nov 16, 2010 president barack obama presents the medal of honor to army staff sgt. Giunta, right, signs a copy of his book living with honor for recently retired maj. Ssg giunta writes about the fire fights and ambushes, the loss of friends. Meet sal giunta, the first living medal of honor winner since. Salvatore giunta received the medal of honor in 2010 for his actions in october 2007. Salvatore giunta, the first living medal of honor recipient since the vietnam war, is a new dad. In living with honor, this hero who maintains he is just a soldier tells us the story of the fateful day in afghanistan that led to his receiving the unique honor. Army staff sergeant salvatore giunta, author of living with honor, talked to brian about his book and why he received the medal of honor. Salvatore giunta, the first living recipient of the medal of honor for action in the wars in afghanistan and.
Staff sergeant salvatore giunta, the first living soldier awarded the medal of honor since vietnam, spoke with reporters. Living with honor download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. He kicked off his tour in cedar rapids, iowa because hiawatha, a suburb of cedar rapids has been his home town, graduating from a local high school. Nov 17, 2010 salvatore giunta awarded medal of honor. Oct 17, 2011 the baby has special privileges as the daughter of a medal of honor recipient staff sgt. Medal of honor recipient salvatore giunta tells his story staff sgt. There were, literally, thousands of bullets in the air at. Sep, 2010 army staff sergeant salvatore giunta was named as the first living medal of honor recipient since the vietnam war. Salvatore giunta at a book signing at a post exchange in vicenza, italy in 20. In this fascinating and riveting memoir, giunta depicts the realities of war, as well as the momentbymoment details of the event that earned him the nations highest. Medal of honor winner staff sergeant sal giunta s empowering memoir describes a boy working at a subway shop who was attracted to an army recruiting center by a free tshirt, but left inspired by the thought of making a difference to the. Salvatore giunta at a book signing at a post exchange in vicenza, italy in 20 giunta chose not to reenlist and left the army in june 2011. It wasnt 911 or love of country, but a free army tshirt that.
Medal of honor recipient salvatore giunta tells his story. Medal of honor winner staff sergeant sal giuntas empowering memoir describes a boy working at a subway shop who was attracted to an army recruiting center by a free tshirt, but left inspired by the thought of making a. Staff sergeant salvatore giunta, the first living recipient of the medal of honor in the war on terror, is, as the president said, as humble as he is heroic. You have to be there, and you have to see it for yourself, to fully understand it. He is one of the few living persons to ever be awarded the medal of honor, and he was.
Battle buddies reunite at fort hood book signing sports. Salvatore augustine giunta born 21 january 1985 is a former united states army soldier and the first living person since the vietnam war to receive the u. Giunta has also received numerous other commendations, including the bronze star, meritorious service medal and the purple heart. Salvatore augustine, 1985publication date 2012 topics. Salvatore giunta is the first living recipient of the congressional medal of honor since the vietnam war. Army staff sergeant salvatore giunta was named as the first living medal of honor recipient since the vietnam war. His humility is endearing and his endurance is inspiring. When their leader fell, giunta shielded him with his own body. Jan 01, 2012 a compelling memoir from a true heroand one of the few living persons to ever be awarded the celebrated medal of honor. For his conspicuous gallantry on october 25th, 2007, in afghanistans dangerous korengal valley, 22yearold giunta received the militarys highest award for bravery. Soldier gives his medal of honor to the brigade he says earned it. In an ambush in october, 2007, he, in the words of the citation for the award, exposed himself to. Salvatore giunta, the first living recipient of the medal of honor for action in the wars in afghanistan and iraq, has decided to leave the army and pursue a.
Soldier for life with medal of honor recipient staff. He retired from the army in june of 2011 and is the author of the book. Living with honor, a memoir by medal of honor recipient ssg salvatore a. Before afghanistan, first deployment, korengal and rock avalanche. Medal of honor recipient registered users do not see the above ad. A memoir by americas first living medal of honor recipient since the vietnam war by salvatore a. Living with honor a compelling memoir from a true hero and one of the few living persons to ever be awarded the celebrated medal of honor for his heroism in afghanistan. Nov 30, 2012 armature video taken of medal of honor winner salvatore sal a. The first living medal of honor winner since the vietnam war tells his story.
Nov 16, 2010 staff sergeant salvatore giunta got the congressional medal of honor today, and he deserved it. Living with honor there was the sound of a single bullet, and then. If the current book tour is not coming to an area near you, please take a look at our e signing page to place an order for a signedpersonalized copy of gauntlgrym. Giunta was cited for saving the lives of members of his squad on 25 october 2007 during the war in afghanistan. President barack obama awards staff sergeant salvatore giunta, u. Staff sergeant salvatore, sal, giunta was the first living person to receive the medal of honor the highest honor presented by the u.
I had the pleasure of meeting salvatore giunta during his first book signing, kicking off the book tour for his just released living with honor. Book looks with cathy stetson living with honor by. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Awardwinning journalist and bestselling author joe layden has written more than thirty books for adults and children. Armature video taken of medal of honor winner salvatore sal a. Dec 11, 2012 living with honor, a memoir by ssg salvatore giunta interview and book tour dates of course, i had no idea of the cost that came with war. He lives in colorado with his wife, jen, and their daughter. For more of the details of the firefight, and some insightful commentary, read this excerpt from the book war by sebastian junger. Jun 14, 2011 previous recipients talk about the medal of honor and staff sgt. Medal of honor winner staff sergeant sal giunta s empowering memoir describes a boy working at a subway shop who was attracted to an army recruiting center by a free tshirt, but left inspired by the thought of making a difference to the world. Living with honor medal of honor host city program.
Living with honor ebook by salvatore giunta, joe layden. Staff sergeant salvatore, sal, giunta was the first living person to receive the medal of honorthe highest honor presented by the u. Medal of honor recipient staff sergeant sal giunta ret. Giunta distinguished himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action with an armed enemy in the korengal valley, afghanistan, on october 25, 2007. I found it to be an excellent read and i highly recommend it. Joe layden author a compelling memoir from a true heroand one of the few living persons to ever be awarded the celebrated medal of honor. Living with honor book by salvatore giunta, joe layden. In living with honor, this hero who maintains he is just a soldier tells us the story of the fateful day in afghanistan that led to his receiving the. Giunta chose not to reenlist and left the army in june 2011. Salvatore giunta is the first living soldier from the wars in iraq or afghanistan to be chosen to receive the medal of honor. Living with honor by salvatore giunta overdrive rakuten. Giunta, living recipient of the medal of honor max boot at commentary magazine afghanistan its great to see a living soldier finally receive the medal of honor something that hasnt happened since the vietnam war.
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