In honor of Veterans Day, we’re revisiting the story of Michael Crescenz, a man who gave his life to save his fellow soldiers in the Vietnam War. He was the only Philadelphian to receive a Medal of Honor for that war, and his family and friends have done everything they could to make sure he’s remembered - from putting up a statue to renaming the VA Hospital - because his story represents so many others who don’t have anyone left to pass on their legacy. Sabrina Boyd-Surka talks with Michael’s brother and fellow veterans about who he was, how he became a hero, and how a whole generation had their lives shaped by this war.

You can get a copy of Michael’s biography here: “No Greater Love: The Story of Michael Crescenz, Philadelphia's Only Medal of Honor Recipient of the Vietnam War” by John A Siegfried and Kevin Ferris.

Photo courtesy of the Crescenz family.

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In honor of Veterans Day, we’re revisiting the story of <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/michael-crescenz-philadelphia-medal-of-honor-vietnam">Michael Crescenz</a>, a man who gave his life to save his fellow soldiers in the Vietnam War. He was the only Philadelphian to receive a Medal of Honor for that war, and his family and friends have done everything they could to make sure he’s remembered - from putting up a statue to renaming the VA Hospital - because his story represents so many others who don’t have anyone left to pass on their legacy. <a href="http://twitter.com/sabrinakayab">Sabrina Boyd-Surka</a> talks with Michael’s brother and fellow veterans about who he was, how he became a hero, and how a whole generation had their lives shaped by this war.
You can get a copy of Michael’s biography here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/No-Greater-Love-Philadelphias-Recipient/dp/1636242227">“No Greater Love: The Story of Michael Crescenz, Philadelphia's Only Medal of Honor Recipient of the Vietnam War”</a> by John A Siegfried and Kevin Ferris.
Photo courtesy of the Crescenz family.
Follow us on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/thejawncast">@TheJawncast</a>.

Unique and unexpected stories out of Philadelphia. Made here, for everyone. Hosted and produced by Brian Seltzer and Sabrina Boyd-Surka.

Unique and unexpected stories out of Philadelphia. Made here, for everyone. Hosted and produced by Brian Seltzer and Sabrina Boyd-Surka.

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