1 In a bowl, mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, and egg. 2  Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs. 3  In a slow cooker, mix the spaghetti sauce, crushed tomatoes, and tomato puree. 4  Place the meatballs into the sauce mixture. 5  Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
Meyer, who left active duty last year, will be the first living Marine awarded the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. Two other living service members have earned the highest award for their actions in the current wars, both soldiers who served in Afghanistan: Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta and Army Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry.
WASHINGTON â With Dakota Meyer standing at attention in his dress uniform, sweat glistening on his forehead under the television lights, President Barack Obama extolled the Marine sergeant for the âextraordinary actionsâ that had earned him the Medal of Honor, the nationâs highest award for valor.