Posted on 04/03/2003 12:13:29 AM PST by 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.
(Excerpt) Read more at newspundit.net ...
So, let me say it quick: You done good, Jessica. God bless you!
Believe since she went apparently down in hand to hand combat after firing all her ammo and sustained very serious wounds ... I predict this Hero will be awarded the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
Bet she will get a big hug and a kiss from President Bush, too.
Freepers ... Feel free to flame away. I wear colorful asbestos shorts.
Special Edition Victory Series Production
The rescue of POW Private First Class Jessica Lynch has captured the attention of our nation.
This Victory Series submission is dedicated to her.
American POW Leaves Iraq After Rescue
inspiring details of the Private First Class Jessica Lynch story
By DOUG MELLGREN, Associated Press Writer
Excerpted to details about Private First Class Jessica Lynch, future recipient of the Purple Heart and possibly other medals as well.
NASIRIYAH, Iraq - An American flag folded across her chest, Pfc. Jessica Lynch left Iraq on a stretcher Wednesday April 2, 2003, after U.S. commandos, acting on a CIA tip, rescued the prisoner of war.
Lynch, a 19-year-old Army supply clerk, arrived at a U.S. air base in southwestern Germany on a C-17 transport plane late Wednesday for treatment at a U.S. military medical center.
"She's real spirited, she hasn't eaten in eight days and she's hungry," her father, Greg Lynch, said. "She wants some food."
U.S. officials in Kuwait said earlier she had two broken legs, a broken arm and at least one gunshot wound (see below for discrepancy).
Lynch was captured by the Iraqis more than a week ago after her maintenance unit made a wrong turn and was ambushed in Nasiriyah.
Following an intelligence tip about Lynch's whereabouts, U.S. special operations forces made their way behind Iraqi lines and seized Lynch from the Saddam Hospital under cover of darkness late Tuesday, American officials said.
The 507th was attacked March 23 during some of the earliest fighting in Nasiriyah, where Saddam's Fedayeen loyalists and other Iraqi fighters are said to have dressed as civilians and ambushed Americans.
Lynch fought fiercely and shot several enemy soldiers during the ambush. She fired her weapon after she had several gunshot wounds (see above for discrepancy) and kept firing until she ran out of ammunition, The Washington Post reported in Thursday's editions.
She watched several soldiers in her unit die and was stabbed when Iraqi forces closed in on her position, The Post quoted U.S. officials as saying.
An Iraqi pharmacist who works at Saddam Hospital told Britain's Sky television that he treated Lynch for leg injuries but that she was otherwise healthy. But he added, "every day I saw her crying about wanting to go home."
The pharmacist, who gave his name only as Imad, said Lynch knew the U.S. troops were on the other side of the Euphrates River and "she kept wondering if the American Army were coming to save her."
Kudos to Private First Class Jessica Lynch, for her courage under fire.
Home grown, from the heartland of the United States!
The nameless, ordinary sods who rescued her? What are their names? Does anyone know? Haven't seen their names on these threads.
That Tomato is now juiced. LOL
Warning: Food fight zone ahead.
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