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."
Hi Colette,
How is Vinny doing? He has been on our minds and in our prayers since we heard. Please let me know what we can do to help.
love,
your cousin, Caroline & Michael
I would like to say thanks for all the support Vincent and my family have received in this grave period of our lives. Vincent is in ICU, still critical condition, and in a coma.
He is holding his own and believe it or not we have seen tiny steps of progress since he got there, besides almost dying on Tuesday.
Richie we were saddened to learn about your son Vincent being injured in Iraq. He is a true hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Vincent’s family & friends. We will keep you and all of our troops in our prayers and we hope for a speedy recovery for your son and safe return for all of our troops.
Vincent is out of ICU and the coma. . He now has his mouth open after 3 weeks with it completely shut. He yawns and follows people with his eyes. He looked like he tried to talk yesterday. His arm is still in bad shape and he has many months of recovery. I would like to thank everybody for their cards and prayers, it is well appreciated by my family.
(Everyone, please continue to pray for Vincent. Along with great medical care, he needs God in his corner. Frwy)
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