well, brigadier general pete dawkins is a decorated soldier, a heisman trophy win, rhodes schooler and graduate of the united states military academy. now he has a room that's dedicated to him at the histos c store thayer hotel. it's all part of a special tribute to some of west point's most distinguished graduates. senior correspondent eric shawn has more on the special dedication. >> reporter: it has been the defender of our democracy since 1802. the venerable u.s. military academy at west point, new york. now guests who check into the historic hotel thayer on the academy grounds can sleep in roofs dedicated to some american icons, west point graduates who have gone on to become leaders in the military, business and other professions. >> i want people to understand one thing, i'm not dead yet, okay. >> reporter: the latest tribute is for pete dawkins, retired