Posted on 02/15/2005 7:49:55 AM PST by Kitten Festival
The 24/7 news cycle destroys and distorts context and perspective; it befogs the memory. Think 9/11, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom
On February 2, 2005 several articles appeared announcing the fact that Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith of Tampa, Florida would become the first Medal of Honor recipient among Soldiers participating in the Iraq war. The St. Petersburg Times reported that President Bush will present the posthumous award to Smith’s wife Birgit at a White House ceremony, possibly in March.
Staff Sgt. Smith earned the medal for actions above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 11th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division during Operation Iraqi Freedom. My guess is that most people who happened to read or hear about SFC Smith on February 2 have already forgotten about it. Which brings us to those other forgotten heroes.
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