Bonds forged in battle create lasting image [more on USMC Sgt Brad Kasal]

Omaha World-Herald ^ | Feb 13, 2005 | CINDY GONZALEZ

[international american]

Thanks for the ping. Remarkable men, these. I would vote for a CMH too.

[2Jedismom]

Incredible.

[doug from upland]

Of course she can contact him. She is the one taking care of him.

[aculeus]

By then, Kasal, leader of 170 Marines, had absorbed seven rounds from a fully-automatic rifle and up to 40 pieces of grenade shrapnel.

[2Jedismom]

Heh! I've since figured that out!

:-)

I'm thinking the FR Hobbit Hole might want to get him one of their knives...

[stockpirate]

where do You get such Men?

They are all home grown right here is the USA! God Blees or men that are protecting us. Who would have thunk that me a 54 YO man, would be reading a story like this with tears in my eyes?

[UpHereEh]

I appreciate the ping! The story of these men and their courage under fire gives me such a heart-warming feeling of real American spirit. The sacrifices made in the name of another human being deserve worldwide recognition. Spread the word about these brave soldiers who would give their lives in a heart-beat to preserve and protect freedom for future generations. God bless these soldiers and their families, forever and beyond...

[Cableguy]

why doesn't big media cover this???

[BykrBayb]

Don't worry. Your secret is safe with us. (Only because our monitors got so blurry we couldn't see your eyes.)

; )

[Danae]

PING

It is the deepest honor to live in the same Country as such heros as these. Truely, I am not worthy.

[ErnBatavia]

Kasal laid his rifle in the doorway - a sign to other Marines that friendly forces were inside -

Ingenious!...but at the same time, I wish this tactic weren't publicized.

Semper Fi, Top!

[RaceBannon]

Misty, I got it in an e-mail a few weeks ago, It was from a DOD news release I think, the original link I posted was what I got in an e-mail, someone made a single powerpoint slide out of the picture and the caption.

[roaddog727]

WDTFTM ( Where do they find these men )?

You don't find them. They find their way into the different services.

They are formed/built piece by piece.

Each and every one.

[roaddog727]

"why doesn't big media cover this???"

'cause stuff like this shows that we shall not cave - no matter what the MSM pushes out.

[RaceBannon]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1334134/posts?page=86#86

I believe this is the first notice that FR got on this Marine.

The Marine Corps Mafia has long, fast tentacles!

[300winmag]

Thanks for posting that one. I didn't know the article had been published yet. I'll make sure Brad knows.

If anyone can get in contact with Brad, this his how FR's Hobbit Hole honors service above and beyond the call of duty:

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!