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Each of us represents a link in the chain that connects that Minuteman of
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1 posted on 10/31/2002 11:08:53 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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2 posted on 10/31/2002 11:10:23 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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Absolutely beautiful, Snow Bunny. Thanks for all the work you do!!!

Rintense, lookie here.
5 posted on 10/31/2002 11:14:14 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma
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I'm proud of the courage, not only of the military who volunteer for battle,
but for the loved ones who remain behind.
Not only am I proud of our military,
I am proud of the wives and husbands and sons and daughters and moms and dads.
And, on behalf of a grateful nation, we thank you, as well.
We appreciate your courage and your sacrifice.

President George W. Bush (March 15, 2002)


CLICK HERE to find the latest A Day in the Life of President Bush (photos)



You will stay right where you are on the thread.
Please take a moment and Thank a Service Man or Woman.

19 posted on 10/31/2002 11:35:32 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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To: Snow Bunny
Another one for you.

My brother served on the carrier, USS Ranger!


29 posted on 10/31/2002 11:49:29 PM PST by rockfish59
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To: Snow Bunny; LindaSOG
What a wonderful thread, Snow Bunny! And yesterday's Halloween thread was FANTASTIC!!! I didn't get a chance to post on it but I did see it and it was incredible!

May I take the liberty of adding some more photos to this one? ....

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May God bless President Bush!

37 posted on 11/01/2002 12:09:19 AM PST by kayak
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To: Snow Bunny; redhead; Kathy in Alaska; Mama_Bear
"Shan't Git Fooled Again!!"
(To be sung to The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again")

We'll enlighten all we meet...
For our children, we shall FReep...
Truth and Morals that we worship shall live on!!
'Tis Clinton who spurs us on...
Lib'ral Judgement is all Wrong...
Media LIES, but the Sheeple shall catch on!!

We'll re-enforce Nation's Ol' Constitution...
Devolve Power...The Great Devolution...
Laugh and sing and take Slick Willie down!!
Listen to what Limbaugh's sayin'...
Gotta do more than pray!!
Folks, we'll rise to our feet and sing...
"We shan't git fooled again!!!"...No NO!!

We'll raise our voice for our Country with pride...
Ain't gonna listen to Left's Medyuh Jive!!
We'll wake all the Sheeple and smite all Left's spies!!
Folks, you know that RATS' Chi-Com spies always lie...Don'tcha?!!

(Kewl synthesizer/guitar combo...maybe a li'l MUD on harp)

YEEEEEEE-HAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

FReepers, hit the streets...educate everyone you meet...
Lib'rals' "programs" we'll erase...MUD don't lie!!
And the SLAUGHTER of the Left...means momentum for what's Right...
Sheeples' fears shall melt away before our sight!!

Right'll re-enforce our Ol' Constitution...
Reject Hitlery's Socialist solutions!!
Smile and grin at the change all around...)8^D!!
Pick up my ol' harp and sing...ain't like yesterday...
Folks, we'll take to streets and scream...
FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDOM!!!!!!!!!!

Meet the new boss...his name is George Bush!!

Mudboy Slim

1 Posted on 10/13/2000 01:23:41 PDT by Mudboy Slim (The Clinton Legacy SHALL BE the Destruction of the Democratic Party!!)

44 posted on 11/01/2002 12:42:46 AM PST by Mudboy Slim
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To: Snow Bunny
Good morning SB

Later today I shall read all of yesterdays thread.

You and Linda and so many people did such a great job.

I had fun here too.

Have a great day.


-Radix
46 posted on 11/01/2002 1:36:39 AM PST by Radix
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Good morning, Snow! Good morning, EVERYBODY!

HAPPY FRIDAY!


53 posted on 11/01/2002 4:08:50 AM PST by tomkow6
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Today's FEEBLE attempt at humor:

Newspaper Headlines in the Year 2035


Ozone created by electric cars now killing millions in the seventh largest country in the world, California.

White minorities still pushing for recognition of English as California's third language.

Spotted Owl plague threatens northwestern United States crops and livestock.

Authentic year 2000 "chad" sells at Sotheby's for $4.6 million.

Last remaining Fundamentalist Muslim dies in the American Territory of the Middle East (formerly known as Iran, Afghanistan, Syria, and Lebanon)

Iraq still closed off; physicists estimate it will take at least ten more years before radioactivity decreases to safe levels.

Castro finally dies at age 112; Cuban cigars can now be imported legally, but President Chelsea Clinton has banned all smoking.

George Z. Bush says he will run for President in 2036.

35 year study: diet and exercise is the key to weight loss.

Texas executes last remaining citizen.

Upcoming NFL draft likely to focus on use of mutants.

Average height of NBA players now nine feet, seven inches.

Microsoft announces it has perfected the newest version of Windows. Now it crashes BEFORE installation is completed.
54 posted on 11/01/2002 4:10:40 AM PST by tomkow6
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To: Snow Bunny
Good job on the thread, great choice for Freeper Friday too.

Lieutenant Junior Grade George Bush, USNR

G. W's father was also an aviator

Upon hearing of the Pearl Harbor attack, while a student at Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., George Bush decided he wanted to join the Navy to become an aviator. Six months later, after graduation, he enlisted in the Navy on his 18th birthday and began preflight training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After completing the 10-month course, he was commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve on 9 June 1943, several days before his 19th birthday; making him the youngest naval aviator then.

After finishing flight training, he was assigned to Torpedo Squadron (VT-51) as photographic officer in September 1943. As part of Air Group 51, his squadron was based on USS San Jacinto in the spring of 1944. San Jacinto was part of Task Force 58 that participated in operations against Marcus and Wake Islands in May, and then in the Marianas during June. On 19 June, the task force triumphed in one of the largest air battles of the war. During the return of his aircraft from the mission, Ensign Bush's aircraft made a forced water landing. The destroyer, USS Clarence K. Bronson, rescued the crew, but the plane was lost. On 25 July, Ensign Bush and another pilot received credit for sinking a small cargo ship.

After Bush was promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade on 1 August, San Jacinto commenced operations against the Japanese in the Bonin Islands. On 2 September 1944, Bush piloted one of four aircraft from VT-51 that attacked the Japanese installations on Chi Chi Jima. For this mission his crew included Radioman Second Class John Delaney, and Lieutenant Junior Grade William White, USNR, who substituted for Bush's regular gunner. During their attack, four TBM Avengers from VT-51 encountered intense antiaircraft fire. While starting the attack, Bush's aircraft was hit and his engine caught on fire. He completed his attack and released the bombs over his target scoring several damaging hits. With his engine on fire, Bush flew several miles from the island, where he and one other crew member on the TBM Avenger bailed out of the aircraft. However, the other man's chute did not open and he fell to his death. It was never determined which man bailed out with Bush. Both Delaney and White were killed in action. While Bush anxiously waited four hours in his inflated raft, several fighters circled protectively overhead until he was rescued by the lifeguard submarine, USS Finback. For this action, Bush received the Distinguished Flying Cross. During the month he remained on Finback, Bush participated in the rescue of other pilots.

Subsequently, Bush returned to San Jacinto in November 1944 and participated in operations in the Philippines. When San Jacinto returned to Guam, the squadron, which had suffered 50 percent casualties of its pilots, was replaced and sent to the United States. Throughout 1944, he had flown 58 combat missions for which he received the Distinguished Flying Cross, three Air Medals, and the Presidential Unit Citation awarded San Jacinto.

Because of his valuable combat experience, Bush was reassigned to Norfolk and put in a training wing for new torpedo pilots. Later, he was assigned as a naval aviator in a new torpedo squadron, VT-153. With the surrender of Japan, he was honorably discharged in September 1945 and then entered Yale University

PERSONAL DECORATIONS
Distinguished Flying Cross.
Air Medal with two gold stars in lieu of subsequent awards
Presidential Unit Citation awarded USS San Jacinto (CVL-30)

58 posted on 11/01/2002 5:44:05 AM PST by SAMWolf
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To: Snow Bunny
WOW! Another great thread by the all American lady Snow Bunny. Thanks from my heart Snow Bunny.

Dub


61 posted on 11/01/2002 6:19:10 AM PST by Dubya
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To: Snow Bunny
Fabulous! What a great way to start the day.

I'm so glad to know our President and I share a fondness for reading and the color blue! (okay, I admit, I like to fish, too!)

Thanks so much, Snow Bunny!
66 posted on 11/01/2002 6:42:51 AM PST by Otta B Sleepin
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To: Snow Bunny

 

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OFF THE PRESS!

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Shannon O'Brien is running for Governor in the state of Massachussetts. (People's Republic to the rest of us) Anyways, Shannon was having a debate against her male counterpart, (Yes, he's a white guy that happens to be Republican) Mitt Romney. She was babbling about something of little importance and Romney called her on it. He stated something to the effect that it was very "UNBECOMING" of her. So? Now she is angry about his use of the word because she thinks he would not have stated it against a male counterpart. (Remember, Al Gore used the word "snippy" during the last Presidential election) This doesn't seem like it would become a big issue, but when you put the witch from Illinois/Arkansas in the mix..it's become an issue. Hildabeast (Hillary Clinton for those of you proud of yourselves for voting for her) was "outraged" about this reference to O'Brien. (No word when she will get off her big fat butt and get offended at her own fine example of unbecoming) Anyways, since most of us know what the word unbecoming means; it is so foolish to make a big deal of it. The word itself is considered (Hold your breathe for this politically correct word) "GENDER-NEUTRAL" (Woohoo!!How long do you think it took MoJo to think of that assanine word) to even uppity leftist Liberals. Although,they are soooo offended by it now. So? The next time you use the word "unbecoming" make sure that you find a male and female to say this word. So? You can't be accused of being non-Gender-Neutral. It is an assanine world we live in folks. Good luck to Mitt Romney. I hope he unleashes a can of whoop ass on her and I hope he calls her and Hildabeast what he should of called them to begin with. I'm thinking of a word, but shoot there aren't enough derogatory words to describe either one of those chicks.

So? One day you go shopping at say Saks Fifth Ave. Then you decide to quot;borrow" a few items that you have enough money to purchase, but you are too important to have to pay for them. So? This security guy busts you walking out the door with your "borrowed" items and then you wind up being charged with shoplifting. Of course, you can afford to purchase the best lawyer in town. However, you can't seem to bring yourself to purchasing fifty dollar lipstick and a few other minor things. So? You will eventually have to go see the judge. Perhaps, (I could be completely wrong here) it would have donned on a person that you don't wear any clothing that gives the judge any motivation to throw the book at you. What am I alluding to? Winona Ryder. Ms.Ryder decided to show up yesterday in court with a see-through dress which "showcased" black underwear. MoJo would just like to point out that just because you get paid a ridiculous amount of money to pretend to be something or someone greater than youself, it does not actually guarantee that they will actually have a brain to go along with that. This point is proven by Winona Ryder. Of course, her lawyer made her put a coat on after "realizing" that perhaps her outfit was inappropiate. Earth to Winona! Yooo Hooo!! Get a grip chick!

YOUR TAXPAYING DOLLAR ALERT!!!! The State Department (the agency that fights against the Pentagon..so? They are of course LOSERS in MoJo's world) has decided that since the war on terror and keeping terrorists from entering America isn't a big concern for them...they've decided to put all their energy towards something else. So? Here's what they are doing. First, remember when I was railing the other day about the "I AM AN AMERICAN" commercial; it would help to keep this in thought while I go through this. Anyways, the suits and ties at the State Department want to ensure that Arabs around the world "feel comfortable" with the United States and so they are doing something about it. It wasn't bad enough to have those other assanine commercials in America..NOPE! They are now running tv ads in Indonesia and will soon be putting out television ads promoting Muslims in America. (Egypt has already stated they wouldn't run these commercials. SCREW YOU anyways.) I'm wondering why they would waste taxpayers money to do this? I'm not sure about anyone else, but I don't give a RAT'S REAR END what anyone in the Arab world thinks about the conditions of American Muslims. Only because Muslims are safer here than Jews anywhere in Europe or the Middle East. I don't particularly care for the fact that they feel that we actually would want them to promote this ridiculous idea. This doesn't represent Americans at all. What the hell are you doing over there, Colin Powell?? Come on! Return my money now! The Arab world understands our culture. We are free. And because of that...they are jealous. So? To waste my taxpaying dollars as well as yours is an insult to who and what we are in this country. I demand the abolishment of the State Department..ASAP! (MoJo knows this won't happen, but they are wasting our moolah..UGH)

Wow!! Couldn't you imagine having a nice plate of taco salad with this "HOT SAUCE" on top of it? Sure you would. Let me tell you a litte about it and the "controversy" surrounding it. A company in Oregon is selling this Tonya (as in Harding) hot sauce. (Tonya Harding and her ex-hubby and co-horts decided that she wasn't capable of getting to the Winter Olympics in figure skating without a little help from a crowbar into Nancy Kerrigan's knee) Anyways, Tonya Harding is very "offended" by the product because it shows her in a trailer park scene with a cigarette. (I'm wondering what was wrong with the description) Anyways, her lawyer stated that she was deeply disturbed by the product picture and the advertisement byline that went with it. (Well, it is true that "Tonya just keeps on giving" and to eat it would be an "assault on your taste buds) So? What would you expect? She's threatening a lawsuit against the company. (If she wins, GOODBYE TRAILER PARK) However, the company has since decided to remove the products from store shelves. (DAMN!) So? If you think you have problems, try being the "QUEEN OF THE WHITE TRASH TRAILER PARK DIVISION".

The pictures above are of Kim Basinger and rapper, Eminem. These two will be starring in the new movie coming soon to a theater near you called "8 Mile". It is rather ironic that Eminem would want to do a movie based on his life. Not because it's not done all the time, but because we pretty much know his entire life story having had to listen to him gripe about his wife and mother. (To his credit: He has a very apt ability for women who are totally dysfunctional and are equally as annoying as he can be at times) Anyways, some Hollywood producer thought it would be a great idea for the rest of us to see it in the movie theater. He stated that this movie is a "coming out" for him. (Coming out of what?) He thinks that Kim Basinger played the role of his mother beautifully. (Let's face it: She was once married to Alec Baldwin and then proceeded to breed with him..UGH) Basinger, knows a thing or two about dysfunctional relatives. She was married to the Baldwins after all. She's even rumored to have had sex with Prince. (He's talented, but UGH) Most importantly, this movie proceeds to bash his mother and make him a lot of dough. And he gets some songs played on the radio station. So? We do thank the nitwits that will be bringing us just another dysfunctional movie. MoJo realizes there are a lot of our troops that enjoy Eminem. He does have a way of making his point in his music, but he needs to be listened to with a lot of prozac and coffee. There's only so many ways to tell people that you think your mom and ex-wife sucked.

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The "JACKASS"AWARD goes today to members of Free Republic that hate President Bush. Today's thread is to honor the Commander In Chief, President George W. Bush. Yet, for some strange reason this also brings out the worst in some supposed Republicans on this forum. (MoJo hopes none of you will see this type of stupidity on display today in the Canteen, but I can't promise you anything) President Bush isn't perfect. Do I agree with some of the things he's done? No! (MoJo thinks putting Marines on the border is a good idea. It's a good way to ensure no visitors from Mexico. Come on, President Bush) Anyways, President Bush has been a Godsend to all of us who endured the nightmare that was the Clinton Administration. He promised to restore "dignity, honor, and respect" back to the White House. He's done it. He has promised to make the military stronger and to pay you more. He's well on his way to doing it. He's a man of principles (sometimes too much with the compassion), honor, integrity, and charm that Bill Clinton couldn't even pray to have. He's a person that you don't mind your children seeing on television. (Actually, you can see President Bush on television and not think of cigars, Monica, or altoids..which is nice) We are blessed to have him as our President and yet, others don't feel this way. They can be just as vile and vicious as certain members of the Inept Society of Liberals known to the rest of you as The Democratic Underground. (What a hoot! I wish they would go underground and leave us all the hell alone) So? God Bless the Freepers that love President Bush. They may not always agree with his policies, but they never have anything disrespectful to say about his character. He's on solid foundation. For those other supposed "Freepers" you receive the award today. Now stay the hell outta here!

We Salute You, Ladies! Well, he salutes you! Can you say: "WOOHOO BABY!!"


Thank you for enduring the babbling of MoJo
at the Useless Tidbits Corner


Thank You
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G-d Bless Our Troops

 


67 posted on 11/01/2002 6:46:40 AM PST by MoJo2001
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To: Snow Bunny
Good morning Canteen members and lurkers whoever

Hey guys you know what I got baseball item for you MLB try stop some dude who try auction off contract sign by Nolan Ryan in last years of his baseball career

Guess who signature on that contract give you a hint he is 43 prez

That right E-bay is not commenting this item from report off Brit FT LOL!

RACK ITTT

Here world headlines

Wash Times is reporting that Hamas has threated US and Israel in terror attack in near future if US smack upside head of Saddam

You knew going happen DUH

Also Wash Times also reporting that North Koreans are two years away according to Bill Gertz develop missile that could hit Cali

Why I get feeling I might have tick off North Koreans away too much

You know what guys India is Greta Garbo of Dubya family that reason we don't see India she is shy

Barney ahhhh NO COMMENT he is Jimmy Dean of Dubya family

Spot she is Diva
82 posted on 11/01/2002 8:57:15 AM PST by SevenofNine
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Today's transportation for you and the Girlz.


93 posted on 11/01/2002 10:21:58 AM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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To: Snow Bunny
Ooooh! Buns! What a great theme today! God Bless President Bush, his wonderful lady, and God Bless America!
121 posted on 11/01/2002 12:45:13 PM PST by redhead
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To: Snow Bunny
bump!
181 posted on 11/01/2002 4:48:42 PM PST by vikingchick
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To: Snow Bunny; Jim Robinson
Thank you for all that you do and for your dedication in making sure that those of us who love our country and our military have an avenue in which to express our deepest gratitude to our heroes, Vets, Allies and friends. God bless America!


182 posted on 11/01/2002 4:50:57 PM PST by LaDivaLoca
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To: Snow Bunny
Here's an example of the heroic things that military people do every day:

Navy Doc Gives Lifesaving CPR in Japan

Story Number: NNS021101-07
Release Date: 11/1/2002 10:29:00 AM

By Bill Doughty, U. S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka Public Affairs

YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- In the waning days of summer, a Navy physician and her Navy lawyer husband on a seacoast bike ride came upon a lifesaving emergency – a jet ski accident with two victims, one of whom was unconscious and not breathing.

What sounds like an episode of TV’s popular “JAG” was actually a real-life incident several weeks ago at Miura Kaigan Beach near Yokosuka, Japan.

Lt. Jacqueline Jones is a general medical officer assigned to the emergency room at U. S. Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan. She and her husband, Lt. Thomas Jones, legal assistance division officer at Yokosuka’s Navy Legal Service Office, came to the aid of a local resident, administering CPR and summoning an ambulance.

Dr. Jones ran to the crowd gathered on the beach. People on the scene were not properly administering CPR. They were pushing on her chest and breathing into her mouth, but they were also slapping her face and pushing on her stomach.

“I identified myself as a doctor by saying ‘isha’ in Japanese,” said Dr. Jones. The crowd acknowledged by nodding and saying ‘doctor’ in English.

“The woman was unresponsive, was not breathing spontaneously and did not have a pulse. I initiated CPR and started performing chest compressions,” Jones said.

Amazingly, none of the bystanders had yet called an ambulance.

Her husband ran up to the highway into a shop. Not knowing the Japanese word for ambulance (“kyu-kyu-sha”), he made some siren noises and motioned to make a call.

”When I returned to the beach, the girl was still not responding and Jackie continued chest compressions while another Japanese man was administering breathing,” said Jones.

“Many of the girl's friends in the crowd were obviously in a state of panic, and other bystanders and myself had to remove the friends from clinging to the victim’s body. After minutes of CPR, the girl started vomiting and coughing (which Jackie took the brunt of),” said Jones.

“The girl also started strained breathing, at which time Jackie turned her over onto her side in a recovery position." She was then breathing on her own and had a pulse.

Lt. Thomas Jones concludes, “After what I estimate to be about 15 minutes of CPR, the ambulance finally showed.”

The patient was taken to a Japanese hospital. Healthcare providers acknowledged she would not have had a chance without the Jones’s intervention. According to the JAG officer, Dr. Jones made a heroic effort.

“Jackie was truly amazing and I am very proud of her professionalism and bravery,” said Lt. Thomas Jones. “She calmly controlled the situation and surely saved this girl's life.”

Dr. Jones will receive a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal in early November for her lifesaving initiative.

For related news, visit the U. S. Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan Navy NewsStand page at www.news.navy.mil/local/nhyoko.

240 posted on 11/01/2002 6:18:35 PM PST by Excuse_My_Bellicosity
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To: Snow Bunny
Sasebo City Fire Department Recognizes Sailor For Rescue

Story Number: NNS021031-03
Release Date: 10/31/2002 8:46:00 AM

By Journalist Seaman James Kimber, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan Public Affairs

SASEBO, Japan (NNS) -- Hull Technician 3rd Class Michael Regan of Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 DET WESTPAC ALFA received a letter of commendation Oct. 23 from the Sasebo City Central Fire Department, for rescuing a Japanese fireman from a motorcycle accident last month.

After the ceremony, Regan explained how he assisted the injured fireman.

“I was taking [Hull Technician Fireman Michael Toon] to base that morning to complete his check in,” said the 22-year-old native of Danville, Calif. “We ran into a lot of traffic and began wondering what was happening. Once we got closer, we saw a van with a huge dent in the side and a man lying in a pool of blood. There was a second man elevating his legs.”

Regan and Toon immediately stopped their truck to offer assistance.

“Petty Officer Regan took control of the situation right away,” said Toon, who had only been in Japan for a mere two days. “First, he told me to wait in the car so he could see what was happening. As soon as he realized the seriousness of the situation, he told me to get out of the car and direct traffic away from the victim.”

“It was just automatic…we were just doing what needed to get done,” said Toon.

Lucky for the victim, Regan had recently requalified in first aid treatment just weeks before.

“It was drizzling outside and the victim was pale white, so I felt the victim may be getting cold. I then placed a blanket from a nearby vegetable stand on him and began treating him for shock. Then, I assessed the wounds and tried to stop the bleeding,” said Regan.

“ACU-5 is very proud of Petty Officer Regan’s actions,” said Lt. Daniel VanTrump, ACU-5 DET WESTPAC ALFA officer-in-charge. “He acted selflessly in providing medical treatment, taking control of the scene and rendering assistance.”

“He is one of the Navy’s rising stars,” continued VanTrump. “He’s a hard working, talented individual on his way for a long, illustrious Naval career.”

“Honestly, I don’t see why this is such a big deal,” said Regan, “It’s something I wish someone would do for me if it was me in that situation. I think everyone in this room can say that. We [Americans] also have to realize that we’re guests in this country. We need to help each other.”

For more information on Commander, Fleet Activites Sasebo, Japan, visit their Web site at www.cfas.navy.mil.

246 posted on 11/01/2002 6:22:12 PM PST by Excuse_My_Bellicosity
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