Cpl. James E. Wright

AP Photo ^ | 6-10-2004

[Cagey]

Cpl. James E. Wright, left, salutes the casket of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan in the Capitol Rotunda Thursday, June 10, 2004 in Washington. Wright lost both hands during the war in Iraq . The officer at the right is unidentified.

[Cagey]

I saw film of this man on tonight's news.

[Cagey]

Earlier story about Corporal Wright

[satchmodog9]

i can only imagine how this photo is being used on DU.

[W04Man]

Bump. I saw it also on Brit Hume's Show.

http://W-04.com

[doug from upland]

He will be fitted with prosthetics in a few weeks.

[Agnes Heep]

That is just too much. I hope someday he will have his hands back. He's young, and medical science is making big strides. Meantime, I humble myself before him.

I just missed the Vietnam war, and even if I hadn't, I had a 4-F deferrment for bronchial asthma. Still, I remember reading an article back in the early '70s opining that those who hadn't served would one day feel a sense of inadequacy on account of it. The author of that article was right.

[Snoopers-868th]

Again I say, his hands should be replaced the same way the Iraqi's were--Free-of-charge by the same Dr's and company who provided the cutting edge prothesis.

[rbmillerjr]

I was watching Cspan live when he walked in with Wolfowitz and the unidentified officer.

Truely, humbling.

"Where do they get men like these."

[VOA]

bump

[AFreeBird]

"Where do they get men like these."

Right here in the good old US of A. Just like the man he was saluting.

[Ed Straker]

Hey, thanks for another great pic!

Semper Fi

[Ed Straker]

PS - I love the G-Shock on his wrist.

[GodBlessRonaldReagan]

I remember reading an article back in the early '70s opining that those who hadn't served would one day feel a sense of inadequacy on account of it. The author of that article was right.

I came of age right after Vietnam,and being young, liberal and dumb I never considered serving. How I wish I had! It would have been the best thing for me and my country. I impress upon my nephews (9 & 12) this lesson every chance I get.

[mondoman]

I just watched the video on CSPAN, listened to their interview with Cpl. Wright. I got all choked up. I could not help but project my sons (13, 14) into his place. I fear for them as a father, but would have a father's pride if they decided to serve.

We are entering a long and terrible time which will demand many sacrifices. Thank you to all the men and women in the service. Thank you to all those who support the military and those who lead them in our Government. Please Lord, guide our leaders so they may be deserving of the sacrifices our young people are willing to make.