It’s almost been 54 years since a local man died saving another person’s life in the Vietnam War.
Miamisburg native Sergeant Gary Lee McKiddy saved one person and died trying to save another after their helicopter crashed on May 6, 1970.
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As reported on News Center 7 at 5:00 , Gary was one of 17 veterans inducted into the Ohio Military Hall of Fame.
Rick McKiddy is grateful for the award his brother received but won’t stop until he is given the highest honor for his sacrifice – the Medal of Honor.
This medal is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force that can be bestowed upon a service member of the United States Armed Forces.
“He was more than a brother, a hero. He was like our second father,” Rick said.
It’s still hard for Rick to talk about his brother, as he was only 13 years old when he lost Gary.
“There’s nothing he wouldn’t do for anybody,” Rick said.
Gary proved that sentiment, and it cost him his life.