Posted on 07/04/2008 7:42:16 AM PDT by Joiseydude
I would think that kicking it away could cause more damage, because the shrapnel of the grenade, and the ensuing explosion, would be more widespread, and could kill or wound many. It might have been a small area, and just moving it a few feet wouldn't have helped much. Monsoor knew that by throwing himself on it, he'd contain the explosion under his body, thereby saving his fellow Seals.
A true hero, as was demonstrated by the honor his fellow Seals gave him.
Wow, he deserves a statue somewhere.
I've seen information about that armor, but haven't seen any definitive info that it would have made any difference over what our young men have now. It would be the decision of the DOD and the cooperation of Congress, which funds it, to make an expensive change like that.
Well, I'm doing my best to be a Spartan mother and keep my mouth absolutely shut, and it should be emphasized that I am 100% supportive of my son's plans--I help with working out, getting the grades he needs, and preparing in every way for a career with the Corps. I take him to Annapolis to give him an incentive, buy him books about the military, strategy, tactics, etc., pay for membership in a range, gave him a gun for target practice. I also encourage him to hunt since hunting is a good school.
But obviously a mother worries about certain things, especially knowing my son as I do. Iraq doesn't bother me but Afghanistan does. What frustrates me is that as a non-vet myself, I can't give him any help or advice. So the remarks of people on this forum are of great help. Thank you all.
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