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To: Kathy in Alaska; y'all; radu; beachn4fun; Allegra; GodBlessUSA; E.G.C.; Jet Jaguar; ...

Sgt 1st Class Lawrence Joel
February 22, 1928 - February 4, 1984
Served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
While serving in Vietnam as a medic
He received the Silver Star and the Medal of Honor
for heroism in a battle with the Viet Cong
on November 8, 1965.
What a brave hero he was! RIP......

14 posted on 06/09/2024 8:01:05 PM PDT by luvie (๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธThe bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ)
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To: luvie

Howdy, luvie.

Very brave, indeed! Many lives were saved due to his actions.

I hope your day was good.


16 posted on 06/09/2024 8:57:38 PM PDT by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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To: luvie

Good evening, luvie...he really was a true hero. The medics have such an important job, and he did his expertly!!


22 posted on 06/09/2024 10:17:56 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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