We are so proud of John Keeling, son of Vicky Keeling, Executive Housekeeper at the Bristol Hotel. John was recently awarded The Army Commendation Medal with Valor for exceptionally valorous achievement while serving as a vehicle driver in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Despite being under fire, suffering shrapnel wounds to the leg, and the incapacitation of his vehicle commander, PFC Keeling without hesitation and of his own initiative climbed back into his turret and his actions secured the safety of his fellow soldiers. Only after his fellow soldiers were safely evacuated did he allow himself to leave the engagement area.
His actions were recognized by the Department of the Army, and he was awarded The Army Commendation Medal on February 2, 2012.
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