East Lansing honors Medal of Honor recipient 2nd Lt. Sherrod Skinner Jr.

Video Credit: FOX 47 News Michigan
Published on May 28, 2021 - Duration: 02:50s

East Lansing honors Medal of Honor recipient 2nd Lt. Sherrod Skinner Jr.

East Lansing held a wreath laying ceremony to honor veterans and 2nd Lt.

Sherrod Skinner Jr. for Memorial Day.


East Lansing honors Medal of Honor recipient 2nd Lt. Sherrod Skinner Jr.

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Marine CLieutenant Sherrod SkinnerMhm.

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Unfortunately, Norjumped on the grenade to phis life.

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