Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Florida’s 27th district, used her social media platform on March 25, 2026, to mark Medal of Honor Day and recognize the valor of those who have received the nation’s highest military decoration.
In an English-language post made at 14:07 UTC, Salazar stated: “Today, we honor Medal of Honor Day and the extraordinary courage of those who went above and beyond the call of duty.
Their sacrifice reminds us that freedom comes at a cost, and we must always honor it. https://t.co/Oa1Xv7b05P“
Shortly after, at 14:54 UTC, she shared a similar message in Spanish: “Hoy honramos el Día de la Medalla de Honor y el extraordinario valor de quienes fueron más allá del deber.
Su sacrificio nos recuerda que la libertad tiene un precio—y que jamás debemos darla por sentada. “
At 15:19 UTC on the same day, Salazar posted another tweet containing only a link: “https://t.co/CWg3WGjaVj”.
Medal of Honor Day is observed annually in the United States on March 25 to commemorate recipients of the Medal of Honor for their acts of valor in military service. The medal is awarded by the President in the name of Congress to members of the armed forces who distinguish themselves “conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.” The day serves as a reminder to reflect on both individual heroism and collective national values associated with military service.