Washington (CNN) - President Barack Obama enjoyed a beer with Dakota Meyer on the patio outside the Oval Office Wednesday. The president will present Meyer with the Medal of Honor Thursday during a ceremony at the White House.
According to a series of tweets by White House spokesman Jay Carney, when a member of the president's staff called Meyer over the weekend to prepare, Meyer made a special request.
"On 9/8/09, Meyer, then a 21-year-old Marine corporal, repeatedly risked his own life to save the lives of 36 U.S. and Afghan troops," Carney tweeted. "Over the weekend, the president's staff called Meyer in preparation for Thursday's Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House."
"Meyer asked the staffer if he could have a beer with the President," Carney said.
"POTUS invited Dakota to come by the White House this afternoon."
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You deserve all the honor and more. I am glad your wish to have a beer with the President has been realized.
The Nation is proud of you, son.
Semper Fi, Marine.
Nothing wrong with that...
Impressed... Glad to see the effort put forth by the White House.
Medal of Honor recipients definitely receive and deserve "special" privilages. Generals and Admirals salute them first I believe. I just want them all home, politics aside.
Good for the POTUS for honoring this request. Doesn't look like very good beer, though, maybe a better choice would be a small craft beer with some actual flavor.
awesome
If the president sits down with MOH reipient, how can anyone think that he isn't for the people and that he truly cares for the troops.
Being someone who served in the military, I don't think it is unreasonable for every MoH recipient to have this request honored. Especially since it is the White House who is requesting the honor of their presence.
I really don't approve of this president or his policies, but it says a lot that he will take time out of his day to meet with this American hero.
Congradulations and Gods Blessings to Dakota Meyer. A true American hero. Thank you for your service to our country. Semper Fidelis.
I'll drink to world peace and the end of us world occupation... cheers!
Thank you for your service to our country. May God Bless you each and every day of your life for the bravery that you displayed. Semper Fidelis
Pretty cool, two great Americans enjoying a cold adult beverage...
OutSTANDING!!
And American HERO.
Totally cool!!
Every tax payer in america contributed to 2 beers.
Perhaps he wanted a opportunity to ask POTUS directly if the Army Captain who he fought with that day was denied a similar MoH award because he challenged higher ups for the lack of fire support he received on the day of the battle which resulted in multiple service members' deaths? And no, this isn't an Army vs. Marine thing. The Marine has been advocating for the Captain's award publicly for quite some time now. It's a question of why the armed forces can ignore the gallant actions of its service member when that service member challenges the leadership for failing to lead and support fellow service members.
Oooh Rah!
Semper Fi brother.
go ahead, a beer and a cigarette! what harm can it do...... Right, sounds like the beer summit....... what a joke for the clown in chief
Very nice of our president to spare some time of his very busy schedule to grant him that request!
. We need more 4 years of president Obama in office! Please people don't fall for the lies & misinformation that are being spread.. don't loose the hope & change! Yes we can!! Obama/Biden
even a canadian such as myself has to admit thats kind of cool
Both Bro's of the week
Oorah!
The President seriously needs one (beer I mean)!
I'm not a fan of President Obama's policies, but I do think that he sets a sterling example of how the President should conduct himself. This is, by far, the most under-reported story of his presidency. Thank you for recognizing the sacrifice of Corporal Meyer and fulfilling his simple request. It's the least he deserves for his service to the country. Very cool Mr. President.