[risk]

Wright lost both of his hands and sustained severe damage to his leg because of the RPG, but remained calm and continued to give orders to his Marines to call for support and on how to render first aid. According to the citation, "He also pointed out enemy machine gun emplacements … assisting in the demise of 26 enemies killed in action."

It was all a part of his job, said Wright, who served as the assistant team leader with Company B, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force.

"This past weekend, the country once again paid fitting tribute to that 'Greatest Generation' that saved this country and the world from the menace of Nazism in World War II. Corporal Wright and his comrades are every bit as great as that 'Greatest Generation,'" Wolfowitz said.

"We will never forget those who have sacrificed their limbs and those who have died and given us their blood," said Basim al-Fadhly. "And we will always remain grateful for all you have given to us."

Marine Cpl. James Wright received the Bronze Star with valor device from Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz.

[Vigilantcitizen]

Courage.

[Bahbah]

Cpl. James Wright. What a man!

[Logic n' Reason]

"Contemplate the mangled bodies of your countrymen, and then say, 'What should be the reward of such sacrifices?' Bid us and our posterity bow the knee, supplicate the friendship, and plough, and sow, and reap, to glut the avarice of the men who have let loose on us the dogs of war to riot in our blood and hunt us from the face of the earth?

If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animating contest of freedom, go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms.

Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen!"

--Samuel Adams

A salute for you, James Wright, and for your parents. You've done us proud. We all would offer to help you, but I have a feeling you're going to be just fine.

Thank you.

[A.A. Cunningham]

Those of who watched the Memorial Day Concert on PBS may remembering seeing Corporal Wright in attendance.

Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz presents Marine Cpl. James Wright with the Bronze Star Medal with valor device at a June 1 ceremony at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va. Flanking Wright and assisting Wolfowitz with the presentation are Marine Gen. William Nyland, assistant Marine Corps commandant, and Marine Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, Marine Corps Barracks Washington sergeant major. Photo by Cpl. Richard Stevens, USMC

[steplock]

The story of an EARNED Bronze Star Medal by a man in service where Uncommon Valor is a Common Virtue.

It takes much more than a mere presence to win a Bronze Star in the Marine Corps.

USMC
1969-1981

[RaceBannon]

I just cannot believe I was one of them.

Semper Fi!

[RAY]

Thanks for touching post. I am totally awed by the actions of such men as Corporal Wright!

[RAY]

Thanks for touching post. I am totally awed by the actions of such men as Corporal Wright!

[XJarhead]

"Old breed? New breed? There's not a damn bit of difference so long as it's the Marine breed" -- Chesty Puller.

He lost both of his hands, part of his leg, and he still says "its just part of the job". I wish I could buy that young corporal a beer.

Semper Fi, Corporal Wright.

[XJarhead]

"Old breed? New breed? There's not a damn bit of difference so long as it's the Marine breed" -- Chesty Puller.

He lost both of his hands, part of his leg, and he still says "its just part of the job". I wish I could buy that young corporal a beer.

Semper Fi, Corporal Wright.

[stylin19a]

EGA bump.

Semper Fi, Cpl. Wright

[VOA]

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0751174/awards

I hope all works out of this fellow. I can't help think of Harold Russell...the returned
soldier (sailor?) who came home without his hands in "The Best Years of Our Lives"
(and in real life).

[Don'tMessWithTexas]

The idea that any generation is greater than another is poppycock. Every generation produces men of great valor and those of whom we ought to be ashamed.

I am truly proud of Cpl. Wright and honored that he is in the service of our country.

Salutes to you corporal.

[PGalt]

BTTT

[Robert Lomax]

I can't fight back the tears when I see this hardcharger who nearly gave it all. I love Marines.

[af_vet_1981]

Marine Cpl. James Wright is an American hero.

[Chieftain]

I just watched this HERO salute President Reagan's casket on FOXNEWS Brit Hume show at 6:00 PM Thursday June 10.

Cpl. Wright, you are an AMERICAN HERO and SUPERB MARINE!

This ole retired Gunny is havin' a hard time to see the screen through these tears of PRIDE!

Anybody that can vidcap this HERO please post it on this thread or PING me!

Semper Fidelis

[Chieftain]

I just watched this HERO salute President Reagan's casket on FOXNEWS Brit Hume show at 6:00 PM Thursday June 10.

Cpl. Wright, you are an AMERICAN HERO and SUPERB MARINE!

This ole retired Gunny is havin' a hard time to see the screen through these tears of PRIDE!

Anybody that can vidcap this HERO please post it on this thread or PING me!

This is the post of the vidcap I am referring to here

Semper Fidelis

[Southack]

I love this patriot!

[devane617]

God Bless this young Marine. He has a tough life ahead, but the training he received and the service he has provided his country is a good start to a bright future.