Posted on 02/02/2005 10:56:54 AM PST by IDontLikeToPayTaxes
That interactive presentation was awesome ! Highly recommended, everybody !
It is an amazing presentation, don't miss it.
No problem. When I was in the desert in '98, those Bulldogs were awesome. Whenever we needed something done to improve our defenses or any other kind of project done that required any kind of construction, the battalion commander or XO would say "Call Bulldog."
I would watch the B/11 EN guys in their vehicles moving earth and doing their thing and was always amazed and thought "I'm glad those guys are on our side."
"He did what he had to do to protect his men, not to get a medal."
That says it all. A Valiant Soldier for sure. God Bless him and all our brave troops.
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Yes! He was also a Floridian, and we here in Florida have some fantastic, smart, brave people. He was valiant, and we are all honored by his service.
Thank you so much for the ping.
Hero bump
Thank you for posting this thread! It's important everyone reads this!!
Hero Bump!!
Thanks for the ping roaddog727 and HiJinx!!!
Iraq Hero Joins Hallowed Group (Medal Of Honor For Army Sgt. 1st Class Paul R. Smith)
Medal of Honor salute. Awesome.
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MOH BTTT!
Ping Jinxie!
Jesicca Shmesicca. Don't get me started on that one.
Now this is what heroism is all about. And I'll bet he didn't even think about it - he just did it. Nike should change their "just do it" sales campaign to feature Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen. Forget the b'ball stars.
Thanks for the ping, MoJo.
Rant away. To be honest, I don't understand a lot of the slams within the eschelons of the military. To me, if you put on a uniform, you're a hero. From the recruiter to the general - you're ALL my heroes.
Anyone else remember a story last year about a soldier who saved everyone in his convoy by charging with a SAW, almost getting taken out with an RPG? The scene depicted seemed worthy of the MoH.
Happy to be of service.
For a multimedia report on the story of Army Sgt. 1st Class Paul R. Smith, published as a special section in the Times last year, go to http://www.sptimes.com/2004/webspecials04/medalofhonor/battle.shtml
http://www.sptimes.com/2004/webspecials04/medalofhonor/default.shtml
BTTT!!!!!!
Bump this hero to the top!
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