Posted on 05/24/2009 7:28:57 AM PDT by Daniel T. Zanoza
EDITOR'S NOTE: Gura writes, "Today I offer something which will make you stand a little straighter, a little prouder to be an American."
Do you know who Jason L. Dunham is? How about Paul Ray Smith? You should because they are two of America’s finest sons; they are heroes in the War on Terror.
These days the press doesn’t seem to care very much about conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. No, they’re too busy whining every time some two bit terrorist thug sniffles, or mugging over Paris Hilton’s latest foibles to tell you about these real heroes. So I’ll tell you why you should know these two men...
INCLUDED: Dan Gura (RFFM.org) interviews Doug Sterner, a Viet Nam veteran and creator of the "Home of Heroes" web site. Sterner is also the recipient of two Bronze Stars which he received during his service in Southeast Asia.
Corporal Dunham, U.S. Marine Corps, received the Medal of Honor for his actions on April 14, 2004 in Karabilah, Iraq after an insurgent released a hand grenade. His citation reads, “Aware of the immediate danger and without hesitation ... ”
(Excerpt) Read more at rffm.typepad.com ...
A Salute, to our Heroes, from my heart.
Why is it Media can never get that right?
Semper Fi
I saw a tease today for Huckabee's show and the voice over also said "Medal of Honor winner".
Semper Fidelis (for my young Marine son).
Indeed.
Today also happens to be the birthday anniversary of a Medal of Honor recipient...
*GILLILAND, CHARLES L. Rank and organization: Corporal (then Pfc.), U.S. Army, Company I, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Tongmang-ni, Korea, 25 April 1951. Entered service at: Yellville (Marion County), Ark. Born: 24 May 1933, Mountain Home, Ark. G.O. No.: 2, 11 January 1955. Citation: Cpl. Gilliland, a member of Company I, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. A numerically superior hostile force launched a coordinated assault against his company perimeter, the brunt of which was directed up a defile covered by his automatic rifle. His assistant was killed by enemy fire but Cpl. Gilliland, facing the full force of the assault, poured a steady fire into the foe which stemmed the onslaught. When 2 enemy soldiers escaped his raking fire and infiltrated the sector, he leaped from his foxhole, overtook and killed them both with his pistol. Sustaining a serious head wound in this daring exploit, he refused medical attention and returned to his emplacement to continue his defense of the vital defile. His unit was ordered back to new defensive positions but Cpl. Gilliland volunteered to remain to cover the withdrawal and hold the enemy at bay. His heroic actions and indomitable devotion to duty prevented the enemy from completely overrunning his company positions. Cpl. Gilliland's incredible valor and supreme sacrifice reflect lasting glory upon himself and are in keeping with the honored traditions of the military service.
Happy Birthday Cpl. Gilliland. Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace.
well, it's certainly not a game, and the only role chance plays in it is if they live or die... it's earned.
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