Posted on 07/27/2006 2:35:03 PM PDT by new yorker 77
"He's gone through eight legs because he's so difficult and demanding on that artificial leg," Lynch said. "I've got to tell you, I'm inspired by him as an individual and I'm inspired by him as a soldier."
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Bless our heroes, every one!
Vice President Dick Cheney swears Cpl. Jerrod Fields as he re-enlists in the Army Friday, July 21, 2006, at Fort Stewart, Ga., as his wife, Kirra Fields, watches. Fields was wounded by an improvised explosive device in 2005 while he was serving in Iraq with the 3rd Infantry Division. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)
Vice President Dick Cheney swears Cpl. Jerrod Fields as he re-enlists in the Army Friday, July 21, 2006, at Fort Stewart, Ga., as his wife, Kirra Fields, watches. Fields was wounded by an improvised explosive device in 2005 while he was serving in Iraq with the 3rd Infantry Division. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)
awesome heroes we have.........
That's a hero. G-d bless him.
Simply Amazing........that is what a real American in made of......
Sad story what happened to the GI pictured there...
I humbly, gratefully take my hat off to this heroic soldier. You can bet he won't hear a word of praise from the liberals, nor will they hold him up as an example to other young Americans.
God Bless our troops for their dedication to our country.
What happened to him?
HOO-AH
Men should be judged by the content of their character... It takes all kinds to make this, the great country that it is......and Freedom, is not free. It is Heroes like these that make me proud to be an American....and proud to serve.
PING!
Miller's life has collapsed in the face of post-traumatic stress disorder. He draws a disability pension for his condition and his personal life is a wreck. He suffers from nightmares, panic attacks and survivor's guilt. Despite the immense goodwill of a grateful nation, Miller has slumped into struggle and despair. Last week came the news that he and his childhood sweetheart, Jessica, were getting divorced.
This is what led to him getting discharged:
he was sent to New Orleans. Hurricanes Katrina and Rita had left the city burning, flooded and being looted. Waiting offshore in a troop transport, it appeared to Miller as if he were returning to urban combat. It would be Falluja by the bayou. When another marine in his boat made a whistling sound, like a rocket-propelled grenade, Miller suddenly blacked out. When he came to, he found he had assaulted the man, pinning him to the ground. He was honourably discharged on 10 November, 2005 - exactly one year after the photograph that made him famous was published around the globe. He was diagnosed as suffering from post-traumatic stress.
Want to show your support for our guys and gals on the frontlines in Iraq and Afghanistan?
Go to www.anysoldier.com and get addresses to which you can send care packages.
America's best are asking for snack foods, books, CDs, DVDs, personal hygiene items, magazines, etc.
Go to the post office and pick up one of the flat-rate boxes or go to www.usps.com and request that the boxes be sent to you. They're free! Be sure to order the customs forms as well. The postage only costs $8.10 to ship a box of goodies to Iraq or Afghanistan.
Chaplains and commanders have said that getting these packages is an incredible morale boost for our troops.
It is deeply moving to know that men like Cpl. Fields are doing what they do to protect our country and all of us.
Thank you, Cpl. Fields.
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