[Man of the Right]

You start by awarding Corporal Dunham the Medal of Honor, as President Bush will on Thursday. You support Mr. Dunahm's mom emotionallly, as Kevin Miller's mom has. You dedicate your life to making Corporal Dunham's sacrifice meaningful, as Kelly Miller and Bill Hampton have tried to do. And you honor all of our service members and their families as most Americans do. For non-subscribers, the article describes Kelly Miller's drunk driving accident, which injured his girl friend -- and his unit's support, from the battalion commander to his fellow grunts. It's not easy for a 23-year-old to live with the inowledge that a buddy sacrified his life for yours.

[Spok]

We try to emulate his bravery, not by being brave when it's easy or convenient, but when it matters.

[A.A. Cunningham]

Jason Dunham Memorial

[river rat]

I'm a non church attending Christian in poor standing, but the BEST advice I ever received in my struggle to deal with a similar scenario -- came from a Rabbi I met on a plane, more than 15 years after the war.

He simply advised, "Live the balance of your life as a tribute to his sacrifice and live it righteous enough and full enough for the both of you - you owe him that."

It felt like a huge weight was lifted...

Semper Fi

[CWOJackson]

"How Do You Repay A Hero's Sacrifice?"

You decide to sit out the election because you're angry with the GOP because they don't support your uber-politics.

You ignore his sacrifice and those of his fellow soldiers because nothing is more important then your single issue agenda...including turning over control of the government to people who WILL NOT honor this man or support those still in danger for us.

You do everything in your power to disenfranchise voters because the GOP does not bow to your demands and must pay.

Corporal Dunham deserved better then us. God speed Marine.