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==== Medal of Freedom Recipient ==== | ==== Medal of Freedom Recipient ==== | ||
[[File:Presidential Medal of Freedom.jpg|thumb|201x201px|The Presidential Medal of Freedom presented to Lord Turnet by President Wellington]] | [[File:Presidential Medal of Freedom.jpg|thumb|201x201px|The Presidential Medal of Freedom presented to Lord Turnet by President Wellington|left]] | ||
On February 19, 2019, during a press conference with President Wellington, without any prior knowledge, President Wellington invited Lord Turnet to the stage. To his surprise, he was commended for his actions before and after his military service with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. | On February 19, 2019, during a press conference with President Wellington, without any prior knowledge, President Wellington invited Lord Turnet to the stage. To his surprise, he was commended for his actions before and after his military service with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. From his service in the Vinish Coast Guard, a division of the Vinish Police Department at the time, to establishing the first humanitarian society of the International Federation of the Red Cross on Vinish soil, it comes with no surprise to everyone that Lord Turnet would receive such an honor. | ||
Lord Turnet's dedication to his country is not unnoticeable in the eyes of many. President Wellington was estatic himself to present the nation's highest civilian award as he saw Lord Turnet through the years as a symbol of Vinish Pride. | |||
As Lord Turnet was presented the medal, a single teardrop ran down as President Wellington strapped the Medal of Freedom to him. Along with this, Lord Turnet was presented with a small brown box containing additional Medal of Freedom medals, made to be worn during various occasions with the medal-like award, a tie clasp, and a military-style ribbon to attach to his uniforms. | |||
The remarks reads as:<blockquote>'''THE PRESIDENT:''' We the People doing what we can to ensure the idea of Vindex, the cause of freedom, shines like the sun to light up the future of the world. | The remarks reads as:<blockquote>'''THE PRESIDENT:''' We the People doing what we can to ensure the idea of Vindex, the cause of freedom, shines like the sun to light up the future of the world. | ||
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That’s the sound of our nation, and that’s who we are as Vinish citizens. And that’s what we see in the extraordinary — a Vinish citizen up here on this stage that I have the honor to recognize today with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, our nation’s highest civilian award. ''(Applause.)'' | That’s the sound of our nation, and that’s who we are as Vinish citizens. And that’s what we see in the extraordinary — a Vinish citizen up here on this stage that I have the honor to recognize today with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, our nation’s highest civilian award. ''(Applause.)'' | ||
Lord Noah Straton Turnet, it is my great honor to present you with a small token of our appreciation. And now I’m going to ask the Military Aide to read the citation as we present the medal. ''(Applause.)'' | |||
'''MILITARY AIDE:''' Presidential Medal of Freedom citations: | '''MILITARY AIDE:''' Presidential Medal of Freedom citations: | ||
''Lord Noah | ''Lord Noah S. Turnet. Overcoming great odds, Lord Noah S. Turnet is the most decorated Vinish citizen in history who broke barriers and left an indelible mark on the world as the founder of the Vinish Department of the Navy and the Vinish National Red Cross. His work extends into his various businesses as it supports the local community in spirit, moral, and sense of belonging.'' | ||
''Throughout his years here in Vindex, after immigrating from the Philippines to create a new life for him and his family, it is indeed safe to say that his legacy has been made in solid ground here in Vinish soil.'' | |||
''Leaning on faith in God and dedication to country, Lord Noah S. Turnet is an inspiring symbol of strength, dedication, and pride. With unwavering leadership and continued engagement with the local and international community, he continues his pursuit to fairness and dignity for all people.'' | |||
'''THE PRESIDENT:''' I think this goes very well with your various medals on your suit. ''(Laughter.)'' | '''THE PRESIDENT:''' I think this goes very well with your various medals on your suit. ''(Laughter.)'' | ||
''(The | ''(The Medal of Freedom is presented.) (Applause.)''</blockquote> | ||
====Medal of Honor Recipient==== | ====Medal of Honor Recipient==== | ||