U.S. Army Spc. Jesse Snow was posthumously awarded the Silver Star

U.S. Army Spc. Jesse Adam Snow was honored in a public ceremony where more than 1,000 gathered to honor the fallen war hero.

The medal was presented to Snow’s parents.

“It’s going to show everybody that this guy was a true American soldier and he was brave and he’s being recognized and we’re so proud of him,” said Snow’s father, retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Snow Sr., prior to the hour-long ceremony.

Gov. John Kasich said during the event that the Fairborn native would be "honored for eternity because he laid down his life for his friends."