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SOLDIER: Present Arms
GOVERNOR: Lieutenant McCarthy, I accept your resignation and commend you highly, for the
fine service you have rendered to the company. I express the congratulations of your comrades
and hope that you will continue to serve this company with honor. My very best wishes to
you, Lieutenant McCarthy.
ANNOUNCER: The Army Commendation Medal is awarded for heroism while assigned to the
First Civil Support Team during the first response mission to the 117th Boston Athletic
Association's Boston Marathon. Your leadership and selfless devotion to duty contributed
to the overwhelming success of the mission. All of your actions are in keeping with the
finest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon yourself, the
First Civil Support Team program, the 79th Troop Command, and the Massachusetts National
Guard.