President Barack Obama applauds as former Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha looks over at his wife and children after receiving the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House, Feb. 11, 2013. White House photo by Pete Souza
Medal of Honor Recipient Declines Invitation To State Of The Union -- CNN
(CNN) -- The former Army staff sergeant who was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama Monday is declining the first lady's invitation to be her guest at Tuesday's State of the Union address.
Clint Romesha, who was awarded the prestigious medal for uncommon valor in Afghanistan, told CNN that he has decided to spend the evening with friends from his former unit, Black Knight Troop, 3-61 CAV, his wife Tammy -- with whom he celebrates a wedding anniversary Tuesday -- and their families.
"It's such a great honor to be invited to the State of the Union," Romesha, 31, told CNN. "I really feel bad about not being able to go. But a lot of these guys I haven't seen a really long time and I'd like to hang with them just a little bit more."
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Update: Medal of Honor winner Clint Romesha declines State of the Union invite from Michelle Obama -- Washington Times
My Comment: It's not every day that someone refuses an invite from the First Family.