Dead U.S. Marine again denied Medal of Honor
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"It doesn't seem fair or valid to me," the Marine's mother, Rose Peralta, 51, who lives near San Diego, told The Associated Press. "All the boys who were there say he was alive when he grabbed (the grenade)."


George Sagba, an attorney for Peralta's family, said he thinks the officials don't want to admit they made a mistake.


"This video can show exactly who was there, the blast fragments, all that stuff," he said.


"People always ask me, 'How is the appeal going? Don't stop fighting. How can I help?"' Rosa Peralta said in Spanish. "Even without the medal, my son is a hero, just like all everyone who fights for this country and liberty."

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