Rodney Buentello; Marine honored by Coast Guard
Back in June, we wrote about Marine Master Sergeant Rodney Buentello who sacrificed his life to rescue two teens from a raging river while he was picnicking with his family.
KSAT reports that the Coast Guard awarded the twice-awarded Purple Heart veteran’s family a posthumous Gold Life Saving Medal;
His wife, Lisa, said her husband’s sacrifice spoke volumes about the kind of man he was.
“Everyone wants to be remembered, but he never did. He did these things because it was in his heart, it was in his mind, and he didn’t think about that part,” she said.
Lisa Buentello said she and her family miss Rodney every day, but knowing that he saved lives helps them cope with their grief.
Category: Marine Corps
Good job Marine.
Fair winds and following seas.
It is amazing the type of men that we have in the service. God bless this man and his family who will forever miss his presence. “Greater love hath no man. . .” He knew the risks but faced them anyway.
Truly inspiring. Rest well, sir.
A great honor. There have only been a little over 600 of those medals award since 1874. Let me echo Thunderstixx: Fair winds and following seas.
He gave his life that others might live.
May God’s hand of grace and comfort be on his family.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
We should all be as good.
People like this man give me great hope.
Rest easy, Marine. Prayers up for you and your family.
RIP, Brother
See you on the other side Sgt!! God Bless!