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So will those wounded receive the Purple Heart and will all get the ‘Soldiers and Sailors’ Medal’ (which would seem to be appropriate in the circumstances). Or will they be given the ‘War on Terrorism’ campaign medal and combat decorations for closing with and armed enemy combatant. Since none of the marines were armed and the muzzy was heavily armed that would seem to merit the ‘Silver Star’ to all. Of course not, this was just an unfortunate domestic criminal incident that these marines got involved in rather than letting the French police and railway employees sort out. This makes me sick on my stomach. These men should be personally decorated by the Pres with the Sec. Navy and CMC present. Those on their feet at the White House and those wounded at Bethesda. The Prez should make a high profile statement lauding their courage, saying it reflects the high name and history of their service and calling on regular Americans to note their actions and when danger's hour strikes to imitate their actions and display similar courage as none can say when and where an Islamacist terrorist will strike. Of course that scenario is as likely to play out about as much as me becoming Miss Universe.

I am an American Soldier...defender of freedom against tyranny

and when I enter the valley of death

and the angel of Satan appears at my shoulder

I will be resolute and fear no evil

And my Lord in heaven will guide my sword.

14 posted on Wed Jun 13 05:49:45 2012 by spokeshave