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1 posted on 04/15/2005 3:07:32 PM PDT by mdittmar

My Congratulations to a Real True Hero !!!

2 posted on 04/15/2005 3:17:09 PM PDT by GeekDejure ( LOL = Liberals Obey Lucifer !!! -- Impeach Greer !!!.)

Navy and Marine Corps Medal

3 posted on 04/15/2005 3:22:24 PM PDT by mdittmar (May God watch over those who serve,and have served, to keep us free.)

AWESOME!!!!!! No other words required.

5 posted on 04/15/2005 3:44:18 PM PDT by taxesareforever

Congratulations Seaman (SW) Brit L.J. Garrett on receiving the Navy/Marine Corps Medal. Thank you for your service to America.

6 posted on 04/15/2005 4:40:28 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ next campaign is Operation 4th of July~)

Congrats to Seaman Garrett! Excellent job.

GO NAVY!!

7 posted on 04/15/2005 4:43:03 PM PDT by exnavychick (There's too much youth; how about a fountain of smart?)

BRAVO ZULU!!!!!!!!!!!

8 posted on 04/15/2005 4:50:05 PM PDT by P8riot (Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional.)

To: mdittmar; veeceeque; Jet Jaguar; Defender2; Blue Scourge; Socomofficer; ...

Tin Can Sailor Hero PING!

9 posted on 04/15/2005 4:51:31 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a service man or woman today?)

11 posted on 04/15/2005 4:54:52 PM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)

Thanks for the story.

13 posted on 04/15/2005 5:10:03 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (April is Poetry month.)

To: Kathy in Alaska; PJ-Comix; writer33

15 posted on 04/15/2005 5:22:19 PM PDT by Sirc_Valence (Nice weather)

16 posted on 04/15/2005 5:23:06 PM PDT by Sirc_Valence (Nice weather)

To: ducks1944; Ragtime Cowgirl; Alamo-Girl; TrueBeliever9; anniegetyourgun; maestro; TEXOKIE; ...

Seaman (SW) Brit L.J. Garrett stood in front of his family, friends and shipmates April 4, aboard USS Preble (DDG 88), and was awarded the Navy/Marine Corps Medal, the naval service’s one of the highest awards for extraordinary heroism.

Garrett was awarded the medal for heroic acts he performed Aug. 31, 2004 while on a six-month deployment to the Arabian Gulf in support of Maritime Interception Operations.

20 posted on 04/15/2005 8:13:22 PM PDT by Calpernia (Breederville.com)

To: mdittmar; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

I pray that if I am faced with a similar situation that I react without hesitation or selfishly. I am truly awed by those who do. Thanks for the ping, Tonk!

24 posted on 04/16/2005 12:37:18 AM PDT by Laurita (Mo-om! I'm ho-ome!!!!)

thank you for posting this...BTTT!

26 posted on 04/16/2005 6:08:22 AM PDT by ZinGirl

*APPLAUSE* Way to go, Squid! I was married to a Navy Seal in a previous life. They are nothing if not single-minded and professional about their jobs. God Bless them all!

27 posted on 04/16/2005 6:09:10 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)

Good for him! I am proud for seaman Garrett.

28 posted on 04/16/2005 6:42:45 AM PDT by Cuttnhorse

BRAVO ZULU, SEAMAN GARRETT!!!

30 posted on 04/16/2005 6:57:45 AM PDT by TruthNtegrity (The local station didn't even show the First pitch of the NATs. What's up with that?)

“The helicopter crash we experienced that day was a terrifying experience,” said Preble’s Senior Enlisted Advisor, Senior Chief Gas Turbine Electrician (SW) Kane Valek. “The noise was horrific, there was shrapnel and debris hurtling about, there were people screaming... general pandemonium. Any sailor would be justified in taking action to save themselves- to run, find a place to get away from the destruction. Seaman Garrett did not freeze, he did not act on his own self-preservation instinct.

I'm currently a 3rd class petty officer with a helicopter antisubmarine squadron. I "troubleshoot" out on the flight line when the birds take off and land. I pretty much stand underneath them while the rotors are spinning. The helicopter in this story was likely a Sikorsky SH-60 Bravo and very similar to the SH-60 Foxtrots and HH-60 Hotels that I work with.

To the layperson, picture the helicopters in "Blackhawk Down" painted gray.

I cannot even imagine the terror that would course through my veins facing a Class Alpha mishap on the flight line (or flight deck at sea). It would be sheer horror to face a situation like this one. I do not know how I would react but instinctively running for my life would be a strong possibility. I think most would also react this way.

What this young man did exemplifies the values of the navy. It was unparalleled courage and bravery. He can wear that medal with pride. He sure as hell earned it!

31 posted on 04/16/2005 6:59:07 AM PDT by Drew68

36 posted on 04/16/2005 8:16:41 PM PDT by Professional Engineer (Themeless Thursday is different from the other six themeless days how?)

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