Corpsman risks life, saves lives of two Marines

Marine Corps News ^ | Jan 9, 2005 | Sgt. Stephen M. DeBoard

[SandRat]

Petty Officer 3rd Class William Ojeda, the platoon corpsman for the Regimental Combat Team-2 Jump Team, stands in front of the Humvee from which he began lifesaving measures on two Marines critically wounded in an improvised explosive device blast. Ojeda, a Miami, Fla., native, has been in the Navy for five years, joining at the age of 16. The Jump Team is responsible for security for 2nd Marine Regiment commander Col. Stephen W. Davis. Photo by: Sgt. Stephen M. DeBoard

[SandRat]

MARINES LIVES SAVED.

[Tijeras_Slim]

If I recall correctly, in WWII many corpsmen were consientious objectors. They didn't want to fight, but they did serve with distinction.

One more thing to mourn the passing of.

[MEG33]

Misty eyed gratitude and admiration.

[harpu]

AMEN Bro...being a FMF Corpsman makes for one being a different kind of 'squid'!

Semper fi

[JOE43270]

God Bless ALL these Corpsmen. Some how I don't think they hate Marines. They may want to kick their #$$ though they would go and get them.

[kerryusama04]

I'm speachless. There is not enough praise in the english language.

[DustyMoment]

Corpsman risks life, saves lives of two Marines

Navy corpsmen do this every day. It's among the qualities that make them the best of the best. They make me proud to be a Navy vet.

[Texican]

Tijeras:
My friend, I can tell you first hand that the CORPSMEN that I saw and served with in WWII were not objectors of anything. I have said on this forum many times that the bravest and most courageous men I have ever seen were CORPSMEN. On Fonte Ridge on Guam in 1945 I seen a CORPSMAN run out in front of our lines and pull back in a MARINE that had been a forward observer and was wounded badly. The bullets were flying all around him, but he pulled that MARINE back in and saved his life. I seen this in person. I do not no of any MARINE that does not respect the CORPSMEN. (Jack Murtha excepted.)

Good evening and the very best to you and yours.

Semper Fi
Tommie

[caryatid]

I'm speachless. There is not enough praise in the english language. I'll second that.

Three cheers for our brave fighting men [and women] and their heroic, selfless actions. They are the stuff of which heroes are made.

[UCANSEE2]

Thank You so much for posting this article.

My hat is off and my hand is in salute to this man and the Marines he fights to keep alive.

WHY CAN'T THIS BE ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THE NYTIMES??????????

[SandRat]

As a Doggie Office-sir, I was once was corrected very pointedly by a Gunny; "That the FMF Corpsman ain't no Squid sir. He's a Marine!

[SandRat]

errrrr........ it doesn't fit their defeatist left leaning agenda????

[harpu]

Hooorah! Semper fi

[SauronOfMordor]

If I recall correctly, in WWII many corpsmen were consientious objectors. They didn't want to fight, but they did serve with distinction.

More than a few were Quakers, whose religious beliefs prohibited them from killing, but not from dying if needed

[caisson71]

Having heard the yells for "Doc" a few times, I can attest to the fact that corpsmen in combat defy odds and gravity at the same time, quite often and when most appreciated.

[harpu]

BTW...I ain't got nothing but respect for all Vets [from all branches], and especially those who remain 'proud patriots'!

With a big Hooooorah for you sir!

Hooorah!

[Mr. Jazzy]

God bless all the "bush doc's"!!!

[SandRat]

An honor to return the Hooorah!

[geezerwheezer]

I'd pop that Marine a salute anytime, any where. My hat is off to him, and all his fellow corpsman. As far as the Marines go, that's another story...I'm Army, so I won't even go there. :0 )