Video by Missouri National Guard, Sgt. Mark Owen
Soldier's Medal Recipient
Missouri National Guard Public Affairs Office
May 14, 2014 | 4:18
The Joplin tornado on May, 22, 2011 left the city in ruins. A Missouri National Guardsman, Staff Sergeant Michael Byers, relied on his instincts and military training to reach many Joplin residents who were left in despair.
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