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Deuce Four's LTC Erik Kurilla shot three times (Michael Yon dispatch)
Michael Yon ^
| 8/20/2005
| Michael Yon
Posted on 08/20/2005 9:48:49 AM PDT by StoneGiant
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To: StoneGiant
Good read. I'd never heard of Michael Yon before. Here is a pic of LtCol Kurilla from 2001 (when he was still a Major)
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posted on
08/20/2005 10:02:10 AM PDT
by
SIDENET
("You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred")
To: StoneGiant
Thanks for the link. Got him book-marked into favorites.
Wish we had more reporters like him.
Anyone know where I can get a log of MSM Weasels registered at the Bagdad Hilton? (or whatever posh digs they're hiding in today).
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posted on
08/20/2005 10:05:37 AM PDT
by
Fenris6
(3 Purple Hearts in 4 months w/o missing a day of work? He's either John Rambo or a Fraud)
To: SIDENET
I find Yon to be the best journalist on the ground in Iraq.
Take a look at his archived articles... well worth the time.
Prayers for both Kurilla and Yon!
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posted on
08/20/2005 10:05:55 AM PDT
by
StoneGiant
(Power without morality is disaster. Morality without power is useless.)
To: StoneGiant
> LTC Kurilla got shot 3 times. He's alive and well and in good spirits but that's a hard blow for his men.
>Broke his right femur. It's a miracle his artery didn't rupture. he's a bad ass.
>I wouldn't be suprised if he hooks a phone up in his room and runs the battle from there.
>me: ambushed ?
>Chasing 2 attackers. He was leading the charge like always, the 2nd attacker just turned and burned. Got lucky and hit the Man. Just plain luck.
I send my best hopes to LTC Kurilla and his men.
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posted on
08/20/2005 11:23:31 AM PDT
by
13times
To: 2nd amendment mama; A2J; Agitate; AliVeritas; Alouette; Annie03; aposiopetic; attagirl; Augie76; ...
Time to pray, folks. From what I've seen in Yon's reports, this man is not only a fine officer but an absolute certified bad@$$(please excuse my French).
Post 4 indicates he'll recover nicely, but pray anyway!
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posted on
08/20/2005 2:03:20 PM PDT
by
Mr. Silverback
(I don't want any free Mumia. It's stringy and tough to digest.)
To: 13times
Could you tell me the source of the info in post 4?
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posted on
08/20/2005 2:05:08 PM PDT
by
Mr. Silverback
(I don't want any free Mumia. It's stringy and tough to digest.)
To: Mr. Silverback
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posted on
08/20/2005 2:08:58 PM PDT
by
GummyIII
(If you have the ability, it's your responsibility." Marine Sgt. John Place, Silver Star recipient)
To: Mr. Silverback; trussell; Kathy in Alaska
I'm not sure if you are on Mr. Silverback's ping list...pardon my redundancy if you are!!
Prayers up!!! (See last paragraph)
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posted on
08/20/2005 2:09:59 PM PDT
by
GummyIII
(If you have the ability, it's your responsibility." Marine Sgt. John Place, Silver Star recipient)
To: Mr. Silverback
An Infantry soldier in the same mold as G.S. Patton, Chesty Puller, Adm Nimitz, etc. just BA all. If he survives this war, watch Stars fall on his shoulders.
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posted on
08/20/2005 2:11:14 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
To: Mr. Silverback
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posted on
08/20/2005 2:14:15 PM PDT
by
cgk
(Some mornings it just doesn't seem worth it to gnaw through the leather straps: Emo Phillips)
To: StoneGiant
Wow. Wow. WOW. Thank you very much for posting. Praying for his quick recovery. They are all truly inspirational.
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posted on
08/20/2005 2:15:46 PM PDT
by
cgk
(Some mornings it just doesn't seem worth it to gnaw through the leather straps: Emo Phillips)
To: HiJinx
Thought you might want to see this. You may be on Mr. Silverback's ping list, too.
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posted on
08/20/2005 2:46:45 PM PDT
by
GummyIII
(If you have the ability, it's your responsibility." Marine Sgt. John Place, Silver Star recipient)
To: GummyIII
Thanks, I remember the Jungle Law post...now I need to read this, I hope the BC (Bn. Cdr) is okay...
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posted on
08/20/2005 2:52:36 PM PDT
by
HiJinx
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Serving Those Who Serve Us ~ Operation Semper Fi ~)
To: StoneGiant; 4woodenboats; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; Accountable One; Aeronaut; AKA Elena; ...
Prayer ping. Please see the last paragraph in the main post.
My prayers going up for LTC Erik Kurilla. God's healing for him. God's comfort for his family.
Blessings,
trussell
If you want on/off my prayer ping list, please let me know. All requests happily honored.
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posted on
08/20/2005 3:16:46 PM PDT
by
trussell
(Prayers for the children!)
To: StoneGiant
Wonderful. Thank you for the info. JK
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posted on
08/20/2005 3:27:10 PM PDT
by
Just Kimberly
(Always proud, Always American, Always Trust in God...HOOAH!!( and Terri - we will never forget.))
To: StoneGiant
Sorry, I was so awed by this excellent reporting, I clicked "post" before I finished my thoughts.
May God wrap his arms around this wonderful Soldier, and give him comfort and peace. Prayers and warm thoughts for his family as they endure this. Thank you, LTC, for your excellent service and dedication, and for your sacrifices.
Draw nearer to God, as He draws near to you.
JK
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posted on
08/20/2005 3:33:15 PM PDT
by
Just Kimberly
(Always proud, Always American, Always Trust in God...HOOAH!!( and Terri - we will never forget.))
To: trussell
PRAYERS SENT FOR LTC KURILLA AND ALL OUR BRAVE TROOPS!!
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posted on
08/20/2005 3:48:29 PM PDT
by
alpha-8-25-02
("SAVED BY GRACE AND GRACE ALONE")
To: Mr. Silverback; trussell
Prayers for LTC Kurilla, may he recover well and soon. And thanks to Michael Yon for his outstanding work.
To: Mr. Silverback
Thank you for the ping. Michael Yon is an amazing writer. LTC Kurilla is one of the best ~ here's hoping for a quick and full recovery.
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posted on
08/20/2005 6:09:40 PM PDT
by
StarCMC
(Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)
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