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Young soldier needs much prayer
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Posted on 03/13/2007 6:34:54 PM PDT by Frwy

Private Vincent Mannion, son of KWVA Director Jeff Brodeur and Maura Brodeur was critically wounded in action near the IRAQI city of TIKRIT March 11 (IRAQ time). Private Mannion is a member of Company B, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, one of the units in the recent "surge" to secure BAGHDAD. His unit was attached to TASK FORCE LIGHTNING, the Stryker Brigade Combat Team from the 25th Infantry Division in which Director Brodeur himself once served.

Private Mannion's squad was clearing a house when the house was blown up by the enemy as they fled. One man was killed, and two were wounded, including Private Mannion. Both WIA were evacuated to a Coalition Medical Treatment Facility. Private Mannion suffered extensive head, shoulder and arm wounds, was stabilized and evacuated. He is arriving at the Bethesda Naval Hospital this evening, March 13, and is listed in critical condition. The second wounded soldier was treated and not evacuated.

A phrase of the 82d All-American Division battle song, the division of Sergeant Alvin York, MOH, of WWI fame, and of James Gavin, Matt Ridgeway, and scores of other famous champions of freedom since declares that "we're all-Americans and proud to be guardians of our Nation's liberty."


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This young man is in very critical condition. Prayer is much needed. Thank you.
1 posted on 03/13/2007 6:34:59 PM PDT by Frwy
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To: Frwy

Prayers for Pvt. Mannion and all of ours who fight for us.


2 posted on 03/13/2007 6:36:49 PM PDT by Eagles6 (Dig deeper, more ammo.)
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To: Frwy
Vincent Mannion will be in my prayers tonight.
3 posted on 03/13/2007 6:37:25 PM PDT by Red6 (Come and get it.)
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To: Frwy

Thank you for posting this so this fine young man can receive prayers from everyone, the more prayers the better. God bless him and his family.


4 posted on 03/13/2007 6:37:32 PM PDT by fishergirl (My warrior, my soldier, my hero - my son. God bless our troops!)
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To: Frwy

Prayers up for him, his family and his unit.


5 posted on 03/13/2007 6:37:48 PM PDT by Mark (REMEMBER: Mean spirited, angry remarks against my postings won't feed even one hungry child.)
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To: Eagles6

A M E N ! !


6 posted on 03/13/2007 6:38:43 PM PDT by unkus
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To: Frwy

Prayers up and away....


7 posted on 03/13/2007 6:39:03 PM PDT by A. Morgan
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To: Frwy

prayer bump


8 posted on 03/13/2007 6:40:19 PM PDT by Tribune7 (A bleeding heart does nothing but ruin the carpet)
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To: Frwy

Prayers up. God Bless, God Speed.


9 posted on 03/13/2007 6:40:28 PM PDT by acapesket (never had a vote count in all my years here)
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To: Frwy

Prayers for this brave soldier.


10 posted on 03/13/2007 6:40:46 PM PDT by Dante3
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To: Frwy
Prayer will be done

God bless this young hero and his family
11 posted on 03/13/2007 6:42:01 PM PDT by YellowRoseofTx
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To: Frwy

Dear Lord,

Please watch over Private Vincent Mannion as the doctors, nurses and staff tend to him.

Your will be done.

Thank You Jesus.
Amen.


12 posted on 03/13/2007 6:42:02 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: Frwy

Prayers for all.


13 posted on 03/13/2007 6:42:04 PM PDT by kcvl
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To: Frwy

Dear Lord, Heal this hero of America. AMEN


14 posted on 03/13/2007 6:42:19 PM PDT by bmwcyle (It is time to stop the left at the wall.)
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To: Frwy

Prayers for his recovery.


15 posted on 03/13/2007 6:42:27 PM PDT by don-o (Fight, fight. fight to drive the GOP to the right!!!!)
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To: Pegita; trussell; Brad's Gramma

Prayer ping.


16 posted on 03/13/2007 6:42:37 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: Frwy

Big time prayers to the LAmighty for a full recovery and strength and perserverance. God bless our wounded Warriors.


17 posted on 03/13/2007 6:46:22 PM PDT by pissant (http://www.gohunter08.com/)
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To: Frwy

Vincent will be in our prayers as well as his family.


18 posted on 03/13/2007 6:47:05 PM PDT by seekthetruth
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To: Frwy

Calling in air support for Pvt. Mannion

19 posted on 03/13/2007 6:50:16 PM PDT by PhilDragoo (Hitlery: das Butch von Buchenvald)
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To: Frwy
Prayers for Pvt.Mannion and his family...
20 posted on 03/13/2007 6:53:27 PM PDT by alaskamomma
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