On April 11, 1970, near Da Nang, Vietnam, Marine LCPL Emilio De La Garza Jr. faced a split-second decision that would define his legacy forever. While apprehending an enemy soldier, a grenade pin was pulled.
Without a moment's hesitation, De La Garza threw himself between the blast and his fellow Marines, absorbing the impact to save their lives.
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