[big'ol_freeper]

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[Katya]

Rosetta, a Medic originally from Oklahoma, was with the 1-12 Cavalry and was injured in November in Sadr City in Iraq. The only women in her squad, a mortar hit her and her friend taking a cigarette break in the mess tent. Her friend was killed instantly, she survived but was severely wounded with multiple shrapnel wounds. Despite this she is battling on, and was looking forward to rejoining her unit.

Andrew, from Missouri and now North Carolina was with the North Carolina National Guard 120th Infantry.He was in Tuz, Iraq traveling in a Bradley which was hit by an RPG. He was in the turret, the crew survived, but he and his Lieutenant both lost a leg. Andrew would not let us help much, he was very positive and was looking forward to going back to North Carolina when he had finished rehabilitation.

May God Bless Rosetta and Andrew, and all the wounded warriors, and their families and grant them a healthy and speedy recovery!

Thank you Rosetta and Andrew for your brave service to this country!
Thanks to the Glaswegian for volunteering and a fine after action report...(trying not to sound overly biased ;)

[lysie]

Great report. Thank you for sharing.

[dead]

Sounds like a fantastic event to be at.

There was a fascinating profile of one of the wounded soldiers who will be attending the inaugural activities as the President’s guest.

Believe it or not, it’s actually from The Village Voice:

Veteran Town: The stars of Bush's inauguration have scars

The day Bain almost lost his arm, and nearly his life, was the first time he saw his brother in Iraq. "We spent almost the whole day together," he said. Then his convoy headed back to Al-Taji, arriving safely. Ten minutes later, they were attacked by mortars, and Bain ended up under a five-ton truck, with three feet of clearance. "I was a magnet for lead that day," he said. "It felt like it was raining." He put his head down and faced the blast, as the rounds fell closer and closer. His left forearm was a mess of "meat and tissue," his right ring finger was severed, and his right elbow was bleeding, having at some point been shot clean through. Someone would find Bain's wedding ring and put it in his pocket while he was unconscious…

Bain said if he gets to talk to Bush at one of the receptions this week, which he thinks might happen, he would first ask the commander in chief for one of his special president's coins, to add to his military coin collection, which numbers in the hundreds.

"Then," Bain said, "I would ask the president how else I could be of service to him."

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Thought you'd like to see this.

[1Old Pro]

What a great leader we have. He surrounds himself with )mostly) super people as well.

[Dr. Scarpetta]

Thank you bump!

[manic4organic]

A Texas yeehaw for this!

[TheDon]

I told him that I wanted to thank he and the President for all they have done for our country and that I would like him to send Greetings to the The President from FreeRepublic.com!

Amen to that! Thanks for passing on my thanks and greetings!

[PGalt]

Thanks for your service to the courageous men and women of the armed forces, and thanks Mr. Card.

[RightWingMama]

Wow, a double blessing. Meeting Andy Card, a real class act, and more important helping the true American hero's. God Bless you, Rosetta and Andrew and all your comrades. We're praying for you.

[cowgirlcutie]

Mr. Card's positive reaction to us is so uplifting. Thank you!

[Physicist]

Jeez, was it really four years ago that we did the Final Freep of the Clinton White House?

Wish I could don the woad with you in DC this time around!

[shield]

Thanks for the post. Not only does Mr. Card know about FR...so does Karl Rowe....along with President Bush.

Thanks for volunteering to help our wonderful US Troops.

[xzins]

Glas, what a neat demonstration of care. Thanks for your hard work.

[Liberty Valance]

Thank you.

Bttt

[snopercod]

I think the North Carolina National Guard 120th Infantry is headquartered down East in Wilmington.

[areafiftyone]

You know I just got goosebumps. Thanks for the post!

[mrsmith]

You do Free Republic proud.

[eyespysomething]

Hello Mr. Card! Thanks for all y'all are trying to do. Fairtax.org!!!!! Social security reform! UN out! Ok, enough of my wants. Have a fun inauguration and look out for the back-stabbing Dems this term!