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Medal of Honor 2026: Hall of Heroes Induction Ceremony (Edmonds, Ollis, Richardson) at Pentagon

Department of Defense ceremony inducting three Medal of Honor recipients—Master Sgt. Roderick W. Edmonds (WWII), Command Sgt. Maj. Terry P. Richardson (Vietnam), and Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis (Afghanistan)—into the Pentagon's prestigious Hall of Heroes. The event features remarks from top Army leadership detailing the extraordinary courage and selfless sacrifices of these soldiers. Following the official inductions and plaque unveilings, the ceremony concludes with deeply moving speeches from the surviving recipient and the families of the posthumous honorees. Key Points & Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction & Invocation: The ceremony opens with the National Anthem and an invocation by Chaplain William Green, setting a tone of profound respect and gratitude. 04:46 - The Heroes' Stories: Chief of Staff of the Army, General Randy George, details the heroic actions of the three men: Master Sgt. Edmonds protecting Jewish POWs from the Nazis; Sgt. Maj. Richardson calling in 9 hours of airstrikes on his own position to save his unit; and Staff Sgt. Ollis giving his life to shield a Polish officer from a suicide bomber. 15:49 - The Meaning of Valor: Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll discusses the legacy of the Medal of Honor, emphasizing that true valor is rooted in lifelong character, faith, and the willingness to lay down one's life for their friends. 24:16 - The Warrior Ethos: A video message from the Secretary of War highlights the profound, lasting impact of the split-second decisions made by these soldiers in the face of terror. 27:43 - The Official Inductions: The formal reading of the Medal of Honor citations and presentation of the flags. Pastor Chris Edmonds accepts on behalf of his father, Bob and Linda Ollis accept on behalf of their son, and Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Richardson accepts in person. 38:17 - Plaque Unveiling: The Hall of Heroes plaques are officially unveiled, cementing the names of the three men in the Pentagon's most sacred space. 41:06 - Pastor Chris Edmonds' Remarks: Chris Edmonds delivers a powerful speech honoring his father's Christian faith, his immense love for people, and the legacy of saving hundreds of lives in a German POW camp. 49:05 - Bob Ollis' Remarks: A deeply personal and touching remembrance by Bob Ollis, recounting his son Michael's lifelong dream to be a soldier, his dedication to his fellow troops, and his love for the U.S. Army. 01:03:47 - Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Richardson's Remarks: The surviving recipient takes the stage to honor his comrades from the "Big Red One." He emotionally dedicates the medal to his platoon, emphasizing that he only survived because of their collective sacrifice and unbreakable bond. 01:17:49 - Conclusion: The ceremony concludes with the traditional singing of the Army Song. Here is a summary of the Medal of Honor induction ceremony transcript, including timestamps for the key points: *Opener and Invocation* **00:00**: Introduction of the three honorees being inducted into the Hall of Heroes: Master Sergeant Roderick W. Edmonds, Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis, and Command Sergeant Major Terry P. Richardson. **01:10**: The singing of the National Anthem. **02:36**: The invocation prayer, which briefly outlines the specific integrity and sacrifices of the three men being honored. *Remarks by General Randy George (Chief of Staff of the Army)* **04:46**: General George welcomes the families and asks all NCOs (Non-Commissioned Officers) in the room to stand and be recognized. *06:33**: **The Story of Master Sgt. Edmonds (WWII):* Recounts Edmonds' capture during the Battle of the Bulge and imprisonment in a German POW camp. **07:46**: Edmonds refuses a Nazi order to identify Jewish soldiers. When held at gunpoint, he famously declares, "We are all Jews here," saving over 200 lives. *09:10**: **The Story of Staff Sgt. Richardson (Vietnam):* Recounts a firefight in September 1969 where Richardson rescued wounded soldiers. **10:06**: Richardson crawled up a hill alone to call in air support. For nine hours, he directed fire—including napalm—on his own position to repel the enemy. *12:09**: **The Story of Staff Sgt. Ollis (Afghanistan):* Recounts a 2013 attack on his base in Ghazni. **13:16**: Ollis shielded a Polish lieutenant from a suicide bomber. He killed the attacker but died in the resulting explosion, saving the lieutenant's life. *Remarks by Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll* **15:49**: The Secretary shares his personal family history with the military and emphasizes that the "lineage of service" matters to those currently deployed. **17:19**: A brief history of the Medal of Honor, established by Abraham Lincoln in 1863. The Medal of Honor Hall of Heroes Induction Ceremony. Film Credits: Army Multimedia and Visual Information Division