Posted on 02/16/2006 2:29:46 PM PST by idkfa
DES MOINES- A former Iowan, who put his life on the line leading a rescue mission under enemy fire, was honored at the statehouse Monday.
Marine Sargeant-Major Brad Kasal still walks with a cane but at one point doctors considered taking off his leg. He suffered seven gunshot wounds, and was hit by flying shrapnel from a gernade while trying to rescue fellow marines in Iraq.
Kasal said, "We love being marines. We love America. We love each other, and we'll put ourselves at risk for each other."
Sargeant Kasal lost 60-percent of his blood while wounded. He has since gone through more than twenty operations on the road to recovery. He's also up for the Congressional Medal of Honor.
There is a whole chapter devoted to "the house from hell" where First Sergeant Kasal was wounded in "No True Glory".
Author Bing West's book is a fascinating read about urban combat in Fallujah during 2004. Highly recommended.
Semper Fi,
On the very day we honored this brave hero, we learned of Al Gore's treason. What a contrast!!!
By God NOBODY deserves the CMH more than Him. God bless and help him always!!!
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