White House Posthumously Awards Medal of Honor to Hero Army Soldier After Years-Long Campaign

A Staten Island soldier who gave his life to save that of another soldier fighting the Taliban has been awarded the Medal of Honor.

Army Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis was posthumously awarded the nation’s highest military honor on Tuesday, according to SI Live.

“My husband and myself are thrilled,” Linda Ollis, the soldier’s mom, said.

“We’ve been hoping for it for a long time. We’re just so happy right now — we’re overjoyed. We’re so proud, and we want to thank so many people that have been supportive and helped us in this endeavor,” she said.

“Knowing that Michael’s life, legacy, and final act of courage have not been forgotten leaves us with a feeling of overwhelming pride and eternal gratitude,” Robert and Linda