Posted on 08/19/2006 1:28:41 AM PDT by John Carey
Every single Soldier, Sailor, Airman and Marine, every man and woman who serves this great nation, deserves our eternal thanks, admiration and respect. The difference between our current engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan and the war in Vietnam is this: we, as a nation, have matured enough to recognize that we need to support our men and women in service: no matter our political position on the conflict. .....While no segment of our military population deserves more or less credit and thanks than any other, we might take a moment to recognize the valor, selfless giving and dedication exhibited by the corpsmen, also known as “medics” or “docs,” who serve in the front lines of conflict.
Through our nation’s history, medical professionals have saved lives, assisted the wounded, performed countless amputations, and risked their own lives to save others. Many non-professionals also assisted by providing battlefield care, assisting with surgery, even saying prayers and giving comfort. The contributions of all these men of mercy are remarkable.
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