Meyer was presented with the ceremonial sash aboard the USS Intrepid on Manhattan's west side on Monday.
The 36-year-old was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during a battle in Afghanistan by President Barack Obama in 2011.
Meyer is also a Purple Heart recipient.
"You think about the day I received the Medal of Honor for, it's not a day of heroism, it's not a day of bravery, it's not a day of any of those things, it's a day what everybody is capable of if they believe in a cause that's bigger than themselves and they love people," Meyer said.
The Veterans Day Parade kicks off along Fifth Avenue in Midtown on November 11.
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