Family donates hero's Medal of Honor to be displayed in Fort Bragg

"The patrol came under intense automatic weapons fire and was pinned down. Sgt. Bryant single-handedly repulsed one enemy attack on his small force, and by his heroic actions inspired his men to fight off other assaults," said 1st Sgt. Joshua Thompson, a special forces soldier.

Later during that same attack, Bryant was mortally wounded, giving his life to save those of his men.

A recording of that presentation was played at a ceremony Tuesday on Fort Bragg as his family donated that medal to the post. It will be displayed in the JFK Special Warfare Center and School Headquarters building that bears his name. This is the place where Green Berets are made.

On Tuesday morning, on the 50th anniversary of that day, his family donated the Medal of Honor to Fort Bragg.

It will be displayed in the JFK Special Warfare Center and School Headquarters building that bares his name. This is the place where Green Berets are made.

Bryant's picture and name are the first thing you see when you walk into Bryant Hall.

Now, in addition to his name, pictures and more than a dozen medals, the display will also show his Medal of Honor.

"I remember showing the medals to Officer Tuttle, and he and Thompson were just in awe," said Gregory Bryant, son of William Bryant.

He decided the medal needed to be put somewhere where people could appreciate it and be inspired by it.

The family cut the ribbon outside the headquarters that now leads to the Bryant Memorial Gallery.

"To have everybody who walks through this building get to see this foyer rededicated to get to look at a man who stands for everything we're about – it means a lot," said Maj. Gen. Patrick Robeson,  commanding general of the JFK center and school.