American Woman is a Hero: "She Was Fighting to Death"

NewsPundit.net ^ | 4/3/2003 | Douglas Oliver

[ex-Texan]

American Woman is a Hero: "She Was Fighting to Death"

American Pfc. Jessica Lynch was wounded multiple times as she fought fiercely to defend her company from an Iraqi ambush. She continued to fire her weapon until she ran out of ammunition. "She was fighting to the death," U.S. officials said. "She did not want to be taken alive." Private Lynch sustained several wounds and finally was stabbed by an Iraqi soldier wielding a knife. One official said that initial intelligence reports indicated that she had been stabbed to death.

That was the report late breaking tonight from the Washington Post about the young American woman who was rescued by Special Operations Forces on Tuesday. (April 3, 2003)

I quote briefly from that report:

Lynch, of Palestine, W.Va., arrived yesterday at a U.S. military hospital in Germany. She was in "stable" condition, with broken arms and a broken leg in addition to the gunshot and stab wounds, sources said. Other sources said both legs were broken, and one arm. Victoria Clarke, a Pentagon spokeswoman, gave no specifics of Lynch's condition, telling reporters only that she is "in good spirits and being treated for injuries." * * *

"Talk about spunk!" said Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), whom military officials had briefed on the rescue. "She just persevered. It takes that and a tremendous faith that your country is going to come and get you." * * *

I urge every NewsPundit reader to hit the link above and read the full report. It also gives a some descriptive details about the rescue operation was conducted by a special team of Navy SEALs, Army Rangers and Air Force combat controllers.

Every American ought to stand and applaud Pvt. Lynch and our military personnel who are conducting themselves with such outstanding courage.

[GBTexan]

but, IMO, your standards for heroics is way too low.

And in my opinion, your standards for heroes is way too cynical. So I'll hang onto mine.

[countrydummy]

SHE is a hereo, her rescurers are hereos, They are all hereos!

[patriciaruth]

Take your "dear" and stuff it where the sun don't shine.

[wardaddy]

LOL...a bit inclined to hyperbole eh honey?

Nice manners too....quite a lady.

[patriciaruth]

I've never been a lady, and proud of it! I'm an American!

[patriciaruth]

And, of course, your idea of being a gentleman is the snide, controlling, condescending putdown.

Officer and a gentleman, NOT!

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

I recommend that the Second Ammendment Sisters grant Jessica Lynch a Life Time membership. Wonder what the MM think about Jessica. Think Sarah Brady is a little upset? Everyone knows how to use a rifle in Palestine, W.Va I bet.

[UnChained]

She done good. No doubt about it.

I'm sure she'll carry more ammo next time though ;)

[wtc911]

Bronze Star and PH....exactly right. My wife and I both predict that W. will either invite her to the WH or he'll make the WV homecoming parade. I hope it's the latter.

[wtc911]

Agreed except for the anyone can be a hero part...I've seen myself that that's not so.

[Rivothead]

What I want to know is who was the navigator for this lost unit, male or female?

[patriciaruth]

A group of people are busy trashing Jessica on another thread

What an immflammatory and FALSE statment, and I DARE you to back it up.

The ambushed soldiers were taken by suprise by the Iraqis and it was over quick so its hard to belive this story.
53 posted on 04/02/2003 7:57 PM PST by Destro

How many enemy did she kill? How many rounds did she discharge? This story is bull--fertilizer
posted on 04/02/2003 8:03 PM PST by Destro

The initial reports on the ambush would make this story a lie--or a gross exaggeration-or the first ambush reports were wrong
and it was a sustained fire fight-but I doubt that.
129 posted on 04/02/2003 8:13 PM PST by Destro

But she's no heroine to me. She's a little girl that shouldn't have been there.
posted on 04/02/2003 8:48 PM PST by FirstTomato

This was a little girl who belonged at home with her Daddy
posted on 04/02/2003 9:47 PM PST by FirstTomato

From what we read here, the only solid source for PFC. Lynch's heroics is PFC. Lynch.
Maybe she did try to "fight to the death", more likely she didn't--
posted on 04/02/2003 9:42 PM PST by Maximum Leader

you don't know that she wasn't the fool that got them lost in the first place.
posted on 04/02/2003 9:52 PM PST by FirstTomato

I gotta agree with Destro on this. Story is too pat and everyone wants to believe it. It just doesn't ring true.
posted on 04/02/2003 9:59 PM PST by Let's Roll

I didn't realize that this thread was here simply to fling flowers of worship upon a poor soul whose main accomplishment was getting lost.
posted on 04/02/2003 10:26 PM PST by FirstTomato

[skeeter]

FYI the Pentagon is now refusing to comment on the "fighting to the death" story.

[patriciaruth]

Are they denying Jessica has two broken legs and just underwent back surgery to regain feeling in her feet?

[Rivothead]

Actually there are some valid points there. Seems to me many here want to throw out praise without even knowing the full story. For all we know PFC Lynch made the call to turn left into hell and caused these deaths. I'm not saying this is the case but please sit back and let the dust settle. If nothing else this war has taught me to sit back and wait since it's all about competing news sources trying to break each story 1st and screwing up many of them.

[js1138]

The reports of being shot and stabbed appear to be wrong, although she seems to have received a severe spinal injury. Anyone care to speculate how?

[patriciaruth]

You think a PFC was in charge of this convoy?

[Rivothead]

No I'm just saying none of know the whole story and are all starting to sound like a bunch of cackling hens. Don't read in what isn't there.

[skeeter]

Not to my knowlege.

No one doubts she was tortured. Not sure why you are asking.

[Mark17]

Her rescuers are the REAL heros !

Yes they are, but all the forces over there are heroes, American, Bristish, Aussie, Polish etc.