Fort Hood recognizes humble heroes at ceremony

Fort Hood recognizes humble heroes at ceremony
Fort Hood Sentinel
By Sgt. Matthew Thompson, 7th MPAD
FEBRUARY 20, 2014

The legacy of volunteering runs at the core of the Army. Soldiers volunteer their time and lives to the country, their Families volunteer their services to the Army and retirees continue to volunteer their time in the Army community.

The quarterly Hood Heroes Award luncheon and ceremony to honor those service members, Family members and civilian employees who went above and beyond the normal aspects of volunteering was held in Club Hood’s Grande Ballroom Feb. 11.

As the applause died down, the recipients made their way to the stage to receive their awards.

“You’ve chosen to serve something greater than yourself and do it in a completely selfless manner. Most importantly, you’ve done so without asking for or expecting thanks,” said guest speaker, Brig. Gen. Douglas Gabram, deputy commanding general of 1st Cavalry Division.

Sgt. Dennis Moses, a criminal intelligence noncommissioned officer with the 411th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, approached the stage with all due modesty to receive his award.

Moses devotes his off-duty time to his Family and to the children at a local area hospital.

“If I can go out and help people, I’ll go do it,” Moses said. “You help others before you help yourself. My Family still comes before everyone else, but if someone needs help, I’ll be there right away.”
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