Army Times
By Michelle Tan, Staff writer
August 13, 2015
"He was phenomenal at his job, but I wish the world would see how genuine he was and how much of an American patriot he really was,"Master Sgt. Paul Ross
Master Sgt. Peter McKenna Jr. is the third American soldier to die in Afghanistan this year.
(Photo: Courtesy 7th Forces Group)
The Special Forces soldier killed last week in Afghanistan has been recommended for the Silver Star, the nation's third-highest award for valor, for his actions during a vicious and bloody attack in Kabul.
Master Sgt. Andrew McKenna also will posthumously receive a Purple Heart, officials from 7th Special Forces Group confirmed Wednesday to Army Times.
Even among some of the Army's best and brightest, McKenna stood out.
"He's the best of us," said Sgt. 1st Class Tim Kennedy, who served in 7th Group with McKenna. "He personified every single positive characteristic that Special Forces guys wished they exemplified. He's caring, empathetic, remarkable at everything he does, an amazing shooter, and a good human, first and foremost of all of those things."
During his 17-year career, McKenna earned the Bronze Star Medal with V device, four Bronze Star Medals, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Master Free Fall Parachutist Badge, the Master Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, and the Special Forces Tab, among several other decorations.
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