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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.

[oh8eleven]

Incredible. Simply incredible.
Semper Fidelis...

[umbagi]

I'm typing this with both hands and all my fingers, sitting on my out-of-shape but fully intact butt, with both feet on the floor.

I see the picture of Cpl. Wright's proud salute with both my eyes, dimmed only by a sudden flood of grateful tears, listening to Fox News with two good ears.

And I'm wondering if I should respectfully and gratefully return my own Bronze Star, so they can pass it on to some more deserving young Marine, soldier, or sailor representing and protecting me so valiantly in the war on terrorism. Everything good I've done in my life, even summed up by She Who Loves Me Anyway, could never hold a candle to this young man's service!

May we, as a nation, be Always Faithful to our young heroes, and may God bless them as only the Almighty can, as He's blessed us by providing them! Thank You, Lord!

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[moonlite]

Incredible American & Soldier.

[dalebert]

Well now we know why a bronze star is bestowed on someone. God bless this hero. I sure hope Kerry sees this.

[mystery-ak]

Im in Awe......

[JOE43270]

Thanks for this post and God Bless this Marine and all the rest of them too!

[Guillermo]

He's a war criminal, according to our friends at the Demonrat Party.

[Texican]

Risk:
I was one of them also, maybe not so brave, surly not as hansome, and it was so long ago that memories seem to fade. I got out of the "Corps" in 1946. I just turned 80 last Saturday, and already see the memory starting to fade some. Some people say that my generation was the "Greatest Generation", my question is how in the world can they say that and look at pictures like this young corp. standing there saluting without hands. I say that these young people today in all branches of the service are just as good as were those of my time. God Bless everyone of them.

The very best to you and yours.

Semper Fi
Tommie

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