(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lieutenant, Junior Grade John Patrick Conners, United States Navy, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Sea-Air-Land Team FOUR (SEAL-4), GOLF Platoon during Operation JUST CAUSE at Paitilla Airfield, Republic of Panama on 20 December 1989. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.